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“Jenny” makes landfall over Pingtung County, Taiwan; Signal No. 3 still raised over northern Batanes

(Eagle News) — “Jenny” has slightly weakened and has made landfall over Pingtung County in Taiwan. However, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 remains hoisted over the northern portion of Batanes. The rest of Batanes are under Signal No. 2, while Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Lal-Lo, Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Allacapan, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Lasam, Gattaran), the […]

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Inflation accelerated to 6.1 percent in September: PSA

(Eagle News) — Inflation in the Philippines accelerated to 6.1 percent in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority said. According to the PSA, this is faster than the 5.3 percent reported in August. With the figures, the national average inflation from January to September 2023 remains at 6.6 percent, slower than the 6.9 percent reported in September 2022. The PSA said the uptrend in the overall inflation in September 2023 was primarily brought about by the […]

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Signal No. 3 still hoisted over Batanes as Typhoon “Jenny” further intensifies

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 is still in effect over Batanes as Typhoon “Jenny” further intensified on Thursday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is raised over the northern portion of Babuyan Islands. The rest of Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Lal-lo, Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Allacapan, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Lasam, Gattaran), the northern portion of Apayao […]

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Typhoon “Jenny” slightly intensifies as it moves toward Southern Taiwan

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 remains in effect over the northern portion of Batanes as “Jenny” slightly intensified and moved westward toward Southern Taiwan on Wednesday evening. Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is raised over the rest of Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands. The rest of Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Lal-lo, Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Allacapan, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Lasam, Gattaran), the […]

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5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Cagayan

(Eagle News) — A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 11:35 a.m. The epicenter was 17 kilometers northeast of Dalupiri Island. The depth of focus was 17 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported intensities Intensity V – Calayan, Cagayan Intensity IV – Lacub, Abra; Adams, Bacarra, Bangui, Burgos, Carasi, Dumalneg, City of Laoag, Pagudpud, Pasuquin, San […]

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Typhoon “Jenny” maintains its strength; Signal No. 3 still hoisted over northern portion of Batanes

(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Jenny” maintained its strength on Wednesday afternoon as it accelerated west northwestward toward southern Taiwan. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Signal No. 3 remains in effect over the northern portion of Batanes (Itbayat). Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is hoisted over the rest of Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands. The following areas are under Signal No. 1: The rest of Babuyan Islands the northern […]

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DA gives assurance of ample rice supply in PHL

(Eagle News)–The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday said that rice production has increased, with the country with 52 days worth of rice supply by the end of September. DA Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla made the statement to President Bongbong Marcos during a sectoral meeting in Malacañang where  the basis for lifting the price ceiling on rice imposed under Executive Order (EO) No. 39 was discussed. Citing DA records,  the Presidential Communications Office said that apart from […]

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Signal No. 3 still raised over northern portion of Batanes even as Typhoon “Jenny” slightly weakens

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 remains in effect over the northern portion of Batanes even as “Jenny” slightly weakened on Wednesday morning. Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is raised over the rest of Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands as the typhoon moves west northwestward, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and a gustiness of 185 kph. The rest of Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Ginzaga, […]

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Credits received under Food Stamp Program should complement beneficiaries’ existing income: DSWD

(Eagle News)–The Department of Social Welfare and Development clarified on Saturday, Sept. 30, that the food credits beneficiaries receive under the Food Stamp Program should merely complement their income. Under the FSP launched by the World Food Programme of the United Nations in Siargao Island beneficiaries receive P3,000 worth of food credits loaded to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cards. The EBT cards can then be used to purchase food products in all DSWD-accredited merchants and […]

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PNP Chief Acorda orders reassignment of police personnel with relatives running in barangay, SK polls

(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police Chief Benjamin Acorda Jr. has ordered a reassignment of police personnel whose relatives are running in the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang  Kabataan elections. In a statement, the PNP said those ordered reassigned to non-election-related duties until the polls on October 30 conclude were 2956 police personnel related to candidates up to the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity. The PNP said the reassignment was to prevent any undue influence or compromise […]

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Tropical Storm “Jenny” further intensifies over PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–“Jenny” has further intensified over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the tropical storm was so far located 835 kilometers east of Central Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 105 kph,  moving northwestward at 20 kph. Although the tropical storm is not directly affecting the country at this time, heavy rainfall may […]

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Sister of former President Duterte passes away

(Eagle News)–The sister of former President Rodrigo Duterte, Jocelyn Duterte-Villarica, has passed away. Senator Bong Go said on Saturday, Sept. 30, that he and the former President personally went to the house of  his late sister  in Cavite. “Nakasama ni Ma’am Jocelyn ang kanyang anak na si Bambino, si Vince, nurse at iba pang mga kasama nila sa bahay sa mga huling sandali nito,” Go said. “Buong pusong nakikiramay si Senator Bong Go sa naiwang […]

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