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PAGASA: Northeast monsoon affecting the country

(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, Quezon, Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas will have cloudy skies with light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon and Visayas will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Caraga and Davao Region, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms […]

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4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental early Sunday

(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Sunday, Jan. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 2:29 a.m. The epicenter was 107 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 165 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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Albay Rep. Salceda: 6.5 to 7.5 percent target GDP growth for 2024 attainable

(Eagle News)–The Philippines has good prospects in attaining the 6.5- to 7.5-percent full-year growth rate set by the National Economic Development Authority for this year to ultimately elevate the country to the upper-middle-income status by 2025. According to Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, one of Congress’ economists, this was because of the country’s strong agriculture, services and industry sectors that drive growth. “Mukhang services pa rin po kasi mayroon pa tayong comparative advantage lalung-lalo na sa […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, Quezon, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga and Davao Region will have cloudy skies with light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Southern Luzon, Visayas, and the northern and eastern sections of Mindanao, meanwhile, will have strong […]

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4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur early Saturday

(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur early Saturday, Jan. 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that shook the province on December 2, 2023, hit at 5:58 a.m. The epicenter was 128 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan. The depth of focus was 29 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.  

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PAGASA: Northeast monsoon affecting the country

(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, Quezon, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga and Davao Oriental will have cloudy skies with light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Southern Luzon, Visayas, and the northern and eastern sections of Mindanao, meanwhile, will have strong winds and rough coastal […]

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At least 35 schools pilot-testing DepEd’s new K to 10 curriculum: PBBM

(Eagle News) — At least 35 schools in the country are pilot-testing the Department of Education’s  K to10 curriculum, President Bongbong Marcos said. According to the President, the aim is to “decongest” the present curriculum, “with a focus on the development of foundational skills.” The  K to 10 curriculum reportedly decongests the present K to 12 curriculum specifically by 70%, and emphasizes “essential elements” that include reading and literacy, language, mathematics, good manners and right […]

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BFAR: Toxic red tide detected in several areas

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has warned the public against consuming all types of shellfish and “alamang” from several coastal areas. According to BFAR, this was because the types of seafood gathered from the following specific areas have tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide beyond the regulatory limit: Dauis in Bohol Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur; coastal […]

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PBBM: Country can draw inspiration from heroism of SAF 44

(Eagle News)–The country can draw inspiration from the heroism of the 44 Special Action Force troopers who were killed in a firefight in Mamasapano, Maguindanao nine years ago, President Bongbong Marcos said on Thursday, Jan. 25. In his message during the National Day of Remembrance of the Heroic Sacrifice of the SAF 44, the President said Filipinos should honor them “by never letting down the flag that they fought for” and by being worthy stewards […]

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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, PAGASA said Eastern Visayas and Caraga will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, Aurora, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque, Aklan, and […]

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Shear line affecting eastern section of Southern Luzon

Rest of Luzon also affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News)–The shear line is affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the northeast monsoon is also affecting the rest of Luzon. As a result, PAGASA said Bicol Region, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque, Aklan, Capiz, and Northern Samar will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Cagayan Valley, Aurora, and Quezon will have cloudy skies […]

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4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Surigao del Sur early Thursday

(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur early Thursday, Jan. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 3:57 a.m. Its epicenter was 65 kilometers northeast of Cortes. The depth of focus was 10 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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