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Cloudy skies, rains expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. As a result, Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with rains. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Visayas, Mindanao, Bicol Region and Palawan, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers […]

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DTI reports over P4 trillion worth of investments from PBBM trips

(Eagle News)–The Department of Trade and Industry has reported more than P4 trillion worth of investments from President Bongbong Marcos’ foreign trips. According to the DTI, based on its December 21, 2023 monitoring of consolidated and processed investments, the P4.09 trillion investment value covers 148 projects at various investment stages. The DTI described these investments as business, investment promotion agency (IPA) registered with operations (US$205.53M or P11.4B), Business/IPA registered (US$983.21M or P54.75B), IPA registration in […]

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Reduced import duty rates on meat, corn, rice extended until end of 2024

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has ordered the extension of the temporary reduction of rates of import duty on rice, corn and meat products. The President gave the order following the National Economic Development Authority Board’s recommendation to extend the same until December 31, 2024. In ordering the extension through Executive Order No. 50, President Marcos cited the negative impact of El Niño on the price and production of rice and corn, and the continuing prevalence […]

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Northeast monsoon affecting Luzon

Eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao affected by easterlies (Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. Caraga, Eastern Visayas, Catanduanes, Albay and Sorsogon, as a result, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers or thunderstorms. Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with rains. Flashfloods or landslides due to […]

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PBBM orders DILG, NEDA to study operationalization of full devolution initiative

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has ordered some national government agencies to analyze how the full devolution initiative can be operationalized. In a meeting held in Malacañang on Dec. 21, President Marcos directed the Department of the Interior and Local Government, in collaboration with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, to come up with a list of functions that should be devolved to local government units (LGUs). It was ordered to submit to the […]

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PAGASA: Northeast monsoon affecting Luzon

Eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao also affected by easterlies (Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Caraga, Davao Region, Eastern Samar, Leyte and Southern Leyte, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers or thunderstorms. Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, […]

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DBM: Unprogrammed funds in 2024 nat’l budget are standby funds with safeguards

(Eagle News)–The Department of Budget and Management said the unprogrammed funds in the General Appropriations Act are only standby funds to address unforeseen expenditures and prioritize essential programs. According to the DBM, the unprogrammed appropriations also have built-in safeguards to prevent unconstitutional spending. It said they can only be released if several funding conditions are met, such as when the government, through the Bureau of Treasury, is able to collect excess revenue/income beyond its initial […]

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5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur early Sunday, Dec. 24

(Eagle News)–A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur early Sunday, Dec. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 12:38 a.m. Its epicenter was 74 kilometers northeast of Cagwait. The depth of focus was 10 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity I – Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte; San Fernando, Bukidnon; Nabunturan, Davao de Oro; City of Tandag, Surigao del Sur No damage to property […]

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Northeast monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon: PAGASA

(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with rains. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Bicol Region, Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, […]

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PBBM meets OFWs who survived Israel-Hamas conflict

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos recently met with  the Overseas Filipino Workers who survived the still-ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The Presidential Communications Office said the meet-and-greet of Jimmy Pacheco and Camille Jesalva was held in Malacañang. During the meeting, Pacheco, a caregiver in Israel, recounted how their kibbutz was infiltrated by Hamas, which also shot his Israeli ward to death. He also recounted how it was when he was in captivity together with other Israelis, moving from […]

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PBBM vetoes two provisions in 2024 nat’l budget law

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos vetoed two provisions in the 2024 General Appropriations Act—one involving a Department of Justice (DOJ) revolving fund and the other the implementation of the National Government’s Career Executive Service Development Program. According to the Presidential Communications Office, in vetoing Department of Justice (DOJ)-Office of the Secretary (OSEC), Special Provision No. 1, ‘DOJ Revolving Fund,’ Volume I-A, page 1119, the President said in his December 20 letter to Speaker Martin Romualdez and […]

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No Filipino student hurt in Prague campus shooting

(Eagle News)–There were no Filipino students hurt in the recent university shooting in Prague, the Philippine Embassy in Czech Republic said. According to the embassy, it has contacted a representative of the six known Filipino students at the Charles University, where a gunman killed at least ten people and wounded several others. Based on that, it “ascertained” that all six Filipinos “are safe and everyone is monitoring the situation closely.” The Philippine Embassy added Czech […]

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