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(Eagle News) — Baguio City experienced its lowest temperature this amihan or northeast monsoon season. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said temperature in the city in Benguet dropped to 9.4° Celsius on Thursday, Feb. 21. This was a bit higher than the 9.0°C recorded there on Jan. 30, the lowest during the October 2018 to February 2019 Amihan season. According to PAGASA, the lowest temperature in Baguio was recorded in January of […]
(Eagle News) — Chinese workers who came to the Philippines illegally will be deported. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, following revelations some Chinese casino high-rollers and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations workers were escorted by some unscrupulous immigration personnel for a fee. At least 19 immigration officers have been placed on floating status after the scheme was revealed in hearings in the Senate, which is probing issues stemming from the proliferation of POGOs […]
(Eagle News) — If needed, the Philippine government should charter a plane to bring home the Filipinos quarantined in a Japan cruise ship amid the novel coronavirus threat. This is according to Senator Ralph Recto, who issued the statement as the quarantine of those on board the Diamond Princess comes to an end. There are 538 Filipinos on board the ship that was quarantined off Yokohama after one of its passengers who joined a bus […]
(Eagle News) — Several flights were cancelled on Friday, Feb. 21, due to bad weather. Below is a list: 5J 504: Manila – Tuguegarao 5J 505: Tuguegarao – Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon and Visayas.
(Eagle News) — The immigration officer who blew the whistle on corruption among some of his colleagues in connection with the so-called “pastillas” scheme is now under government protective custody. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Allision Chiong, immigration officer 1, has been admitted to the Witness Protection Program upon the request of Senate President Tito Sotto and Senator Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate panel probing the scheme involving the escort of Chinese nationals into […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Richard Gordon believes Bureau of Corrections legal officer Fredric Santos was killed due to either one of two things. He knew a lot about the Good Conduct Time Allowance mess or he made promises that were broken. “Siyempre marami siyang nalalaman. Tandaan mo lahat ng papel ng mga preso siya ang nagnonotaryo. Malapit siya sa mga preso,” Gordon said in a radio interview on Friday, Feb. 21. According to Gordon, it was also […]
(Eagle News)–An alert level 2 is maintained over Taal, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Friday, Feb. 21. In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLCS said activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 meters high. The Taal Volcano Network, PHIVOLCS said, recorded 29 volcanic earthquakes that “are associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded the […]
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon and Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Aurora, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Panay Island will have cloudy skies with light rains as a result. Metro Manila, and the rest of Luzon and of Visayas will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Mindanao, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy […]
(Eagle News)–Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido can ask for protection from the government just like any other citizen, the Palace said on Thursday, Feb. 20. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement after Espenido revealed he could be killed following his inclusion in the drug list. “If Colonel Espenido would want to ask for any protective measure from the government then he can request just like any other citizen,” Panelo said. Espenido said “faulty intelligence” led […]
(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, Feb. 20, denied she was part of what she said were calls for the ouster of President Rodrigo Duterte. “Hayagan ko pong sinasabi: Hindi ako bahagi ng anumang panawagang bumaba sa puwesto si Pangulong Duterte,” she said in a statement. According to Robredo, her only appeal is for everyone to do their jobs as public servants. Robredo, however, defended those reportedly planning to hold a gathering on Feb. […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority on Thursday, Feb. 20, released a list of operational Taiwan and Hong Kong flights. Below is the list as of Feb. 20: TAIWAN FLIGHTS Manila to Taiwan China Airlines: CI 704 CI 712 Eva Air BR 272 BR 262 BR 278 Cebu Pacific 5J 310 Air Asia Z2 124 Z2 132 Taiwan to Manila China Airlines CI 703 CI 701 Eva Air BR 271 BR 261 BR 277 Cebu […]
(Eagle News)–The killing of Bureau of Corrections legal officer Fredric Santos is “very likely” connected to the Good Conduct Time Allowance controversy. This is according to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, who made the remark a day after Santos was gunned down in Muntinlupa just as he was about to fetch his daughter from school. Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to look into the killing of Santos, who, according to Senate President Tito […]
