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4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday, April 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 2:36 p.m. Its epicenter was 19 kilometers southwest of Mamburao. The depth of focus was 20 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro; Intensity II – City of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro Intensity I – Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro; Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro […]

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Cloudy skies, isolated rain showers expected: PAGASA

(Eagle News)–The ridge of a high pressure area is extending over the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. The rest of the country will experience the same conditions, with flashfloods or landslides during severe thunderstorms  possible. The entire country, PAGASA said, will have light to moderate winds and slight to […]

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Marbil is new PNP chief

(Eagle News)–Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil is the new Philippine National Police chief. The Palace made the announcement shortly after Police Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Baloloy Peralta was designated PNP officer-in-charge. Peralta effectively replaced Police Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., who ended his term as the PNP Chief on March 31. “Ang pangarap ko, ay pangarap niyo rin. Matatag na ekonomiya, maayos na lipunan at maayos na kapulisan – ‘yan po unang kataga na sinabi ng Presidente during […]

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France wants China to send ‘clear message’ to Russia over Ukraine war

By Sébastien RICCI BEIJING, April 1, 2024 (AFP) – France’s top diplomat said Monday that Paris expects China to send “clear messages” to its close partner Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in Beijing. France and China have sought to strengthen ties in recent years and, during meetings in Paris in February, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told President Emmanuel Macron that Beijing appreciated his country’s “independent” stance. But Paris […]

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Peralta is PNP officer-in-charge

(Eagle News)–Police Lt. Emmanuel Baloloy Peralta has been designated as officer-in-charge of the Philippine National Police. A memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and dated March 27 said Peralta will hold the post effective March 31 “until a replacement is appointed or until otherwise directed by this office.” The memorandum was addressed to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos. Peralta effectively replaced General Benjamin Acorda, whose term ended on Sunday, March 31.    

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5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur early Monday, April 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 5:16 a.m. The epicenter was 31 kilometers northeast of Lingig. The depth of focus was 10 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity V – Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur Intensity IV – City of Bislig, Surigao del Sur Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – City of Bislig, […]

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NIA: At least 23 dam projects expected to be completed by 2028

(Eagle News)–The National Irrigation Administration has said it expects to complete 20 medium-term projects and three to five long-term projects until 2028. NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen said these include the Tumauini Dam in Isabela, as well as dam projects in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. In the Visayas, meanwhile, he said NIA was  building the Jalaur Dam. Other projects in the Panay River Basin, in addition to smaller or medium-sized dams, are also to be […]

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PAGASA: Easterlies affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. The rest of the country will experience the same conditions. Flashfloods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. According to PAGASA, the entire country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters.  

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Cloudy skies, isolated rain showers expected: PAGASA

(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting the eastern section of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, as a result, Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. PAGASA said the rest of the country will experience the same conditions. Meanwhile, the entire country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters.

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Some NCR roads closed for reblocking, repair from March 29-April 1

(Eagle News)–Several roads will be temporarily closed for reblocking and repair starting March 29. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said the following will be closed starting 11 p.m.: Taft Avenue corner Pedro Gil (2nd Lane), Manila City ESDA (SB) J.P. Rizal Avenue to Orense 3rd Lane from sidewalk, Makati City ESDA (NB), Between General Malvar Street to D. Arellano Street 2nd Lane from sidewalk, Caloocan City The MMDA said the roads will be opened  by […]

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PAGASA: Easterlies affecting eastern section of the country

(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting the eastern section of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, as a result, Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. The rest of the country will experience the same conditions. According to the weather bureau, the entire country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal […]

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