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Shear line affecting eastern section of Visayas

Luzon affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News)–The shear line is affecting the eastern section of Visayas. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the northeast monsoon is also affecting Luzon. As a result, Eastern Visayas, Capiz, Aklan, Iloilo, Bicol Region and Romblon will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region and Quezon, […]

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ARTA says eight convictions secured in 2024 alone

(Eagle News)–The Anti-Red Tape Authority has said it has successfully prosecuted eight cases this year alone. According to ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez, of the eight cases, five were from the Land Transportation Office (LTO), one from an undisclosed local government unit, one from the Bureau of Fire Protection, and another from the Philippine Statistics Office. After its probe, ARTA files cases before the Civil Service Commission or the Office of the Ombudsman. Perez urged the […]

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4.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Davao Occidental early Sunday

(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Sunday, Feb. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 1:03 a.m. The epicenter was 38 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. The depth of focus was 101 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

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ICC has no jurisdiction over the Philippines: DOJ

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has reiterated the International Criminal Court holds no jurisdiction over the Philippines. According to Remulla, the nation, as a “sovereign entity,” possesses the “inherent right to determine our own legal framework and address internal matters without any interference from external bodies.” In fact, he said “we have consistently demonstrated our preparedness, willingness, and capability to thoroughly investigate and prosecute crimes within our jurisdiction, ensuring that justice prevails for all […]

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DICT: China reached out to PHL amid reports of cyber attacks on PHL gov’t email addresses, others

(Eagle News)–China has reached out and asked for the Philippines’ cooperation following reports of cyber attacks on Philippine government email addresses and others. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy said China also asked if the Philippines could share information with them. “We are open to working with everybody,” Uy said, adding that an investigation into the cyber attacks should be a mutual activity undertaken by both the Philippine government and China. As to […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected in parts of PHL due to northeast monsoon, easterlies

(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the easterlies are also affecting the rest of the country. As a result, Batanes and Cagayan will have cloudy skies and light rains. Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon and the rest of Cagayan Valley, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, […]

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PHL hopes for King Charles’ “swift, full recovery” following cancer diagnosis

(Eagle News)–The Philippines on Friday, Feb. 9, expressed solidarity with the United Kingdom following the cancer diagnosis of King Charles III. “Sending my heartfelt best wishes to King Charles and Queen Camilla. The Philippines is with the United Kingdom in praying for the King’s swift and full recovery,” President Bongbong Marcos said. Earlier this week, the Buckingham Palace announced the 75-year-old’s cancer diagnosis, without revealing the type of cancer. The Buckingham Palace has clarified, however, […]

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PBBM: Reforms to be limited to Constitution’s economic provisions

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has said reforms in the Constitution will be limited to the economic, aimed only at boosting the country’s economy. The President made the statement as talk of Charter Change became rife in the House of Representatives, with congressmen hoping for a plebiscite on Cha-Cha as early as July. Senators, on the other hand, see no hurry, as the chair of the Senate subcommittee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, Senator […]

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Northeast monsoon affecting extreme Northern Luzon

Rest of PHL affected by easterlies (Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting extreme Northern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the easterlies are also affecting the rest of the country. As a result, Batanes and Cagayan will have cloudy skies and light rains. Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Cagayan Valley, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Batanes and Babuyan Islands, […]

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DICT: Around 56 million digital nat’l IDs generated so far

(Eagle News)–The Department of Information and Communications Technology has so far generated around 56 million digital national IDs. Information and Communications Secretary Ivan John Uy said the digital IDs can be accessed via the eGovPH app while users wait for their corresponding physical IDs from the Philippine Statistics Authority and PhilSys. “So, ‘pag access niyan, lalabas iyong digital ID ninyo. Kung sinabi na hindi ma-access, then may problema sa PSA,” Uy said. He said a […]

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PBBM approves release of P265 million in financial assistance to flood-hit Mindanao areas

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has approved the release of P265 million in financial assistance to flood-stricken Mindanao. “I released the P265 million to make sure that the response is immediate and maramdaman agad ng tao na mayroon silang tulong, maramdaman nilang – mayroon silang gagamitin sa pangangailangan nila,” the President said. Of the amount,  the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Davao de Oro received P30 million each while the provinces […]

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4.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Thursday, Feb. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 303 kilometers southeast of Balut Island at 5:50 a.m. The depth of focus was 54 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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