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(Eagle News) — “Ursula” has weakened into a severe tropical storm and will no longer directly affect the country. But the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tail-end of the cold front will bring moderate to occasional heavy rains over most of Northern Luzon and Aurora. PAGASA said the rainfall may trigger flooding and landslides in “highly to very highly susceptible” areas. Sea travel is also risky, especially for small seacraft, over […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte won’t be attending this year’s Rizal Day celebration in Manila on Dec. 30, the Palace said on Friday, Dec. 27. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said instead, the President had plans of commemorating other heroes who, unlike Rizal, have not been given specific dates in the Philippine calendar for people to celebrate their heroism. He said this year, the President was interested in paying homage to General Gregorio del Pilar, […]
(Eagle News) — The National Democratic Front of the Philippines has formally received the documents for Suspension of Offensive Military Operations (SOMO) and Suspension of Offensive Police Operations (SOPO). “There is no more problem about continuing the CPP ceasefire order to the (New People’s Army),” Jose Maria Sison, Communist Party of the Philippines founder said. The ceasefire announced by both parties on Sunday will last until Jan. 7. The military had accused the NPA of […]
(Eagle News) — There is no such thing as a United States entry ban on Filipino government officials behind the detention of Senator Leila de Lima in the US 2020 budget signed into law. Political blogger RJ Nieto made the revelation in a Facebook post on Friday. Dec. 28, after news broke in the Philippines that US President Donald Trump had signed the budget that supposedly included the amendment made by Senators Patrick Leahy and […]
(Eagle News)–Several transmission lines are down due to “Ursula.” According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, the following lines are unavailable: VISAYAS Nabas-Culasi 69kV Line Customer affected: ANTECO Date/time out: 26 December 2019 / 2:21PM Nabas-Sapian 69kV Line Customer affected: AKELCO Date/time out: 25 December 2019 / 5:47AM Nabas-Caticlan 69kV Line Customer affected: AKELCO Date/time out: 25 December 2019 / 7:56AM Borongan-Quinapondan 69kV Line Customer affected: ESAMELCO Date/time out: 24 December 2019 / […]
(Eagle News)–Authorities on Friday, Dec. 28, slammed Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison for refusing to have a one-on-one talk with President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Sison’s refusal “betrays his insincerity.” Panelo reiterated Duterte’s guarantee that Sison “will not be arrested upon his arrival and after the meeting he can freely leave for Netherlands when he so desires.” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana shared […]
(Eagle News)–At least 28 people died due to “Ursula,’” the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council said. According to the NDRRMC, the fatalities were from Regions VI (Western Visayas), VII (Central Visayas), and VIII (Eastern Visayas), with Iloilo with the most number of fatalities at 13. The NDRRMC said two were also injured while 12 are missing. As of 11 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Typhoon “Ursula” was no longer affecting […]
(Eagle News) — Several flights on Friday, Dec. 27, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: Air Asia Z2 036 Kalibo-Incheon Z2 037 Incheon-Kalibo Z2 028 Kalibo-Shanghai Pudong Z2 029 Shanghai Pudong-Kalibo Z2 038 Kalibo-Incheon Z2 039 Incheon-Kalibo Skyjet M8 816 Manila-Basco M8 817 Basco-Manila Cebgo DG 6009 Manila-Basco DG 6010 Basco-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ursula” has weakened and is expected to exit the Philippine Area […]
(Eagle News)-A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Visayas on Thursday, Dec. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter of the quake, of tectonic origin, was 7 kilometers southeast of San Enrique, Iloilo at 8:19 p.m Depth of focus was 14 kilometers. The following intensities were felt: Intensity IV – Tapaz, Capiz; Passi City & Dingle, Iloilo; Intensity III – Iloilo City; La Carlota City, Negros Occidental; Bacolod City Intensity II – President Roxas, […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated his proposal for Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison to come home from The Netherlands where he is in exile to talk. In a televised press conference in Malacanang on the 51st anniversary of the CPP, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President in particular dared Sison to have a “one-on-one talk” with the chief executive, with “no government panel involved, no panel on […]
(Eagle News) — A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Thursday, Dec. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 7 kilometers southeast of Kiblawan at 1:33 p.m. Depth of focus was 12 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities Intensity III – Kiblawan, Davao Del Sur Intensity II – Padada and Sulop, Davao Del Sur Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Malungon, Sarangani Intensity […]
(Eagle News) — Starting Dec. 31, Grab Philippines will start reimbursing some of its passengers who were overcharged. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 26, Grab said those who took rides in Metro Manila from Feb. 10 to May 10 and May 11 to Aug. 10 may claim the refund through the GrabRewards Catalogue. Upon completion of the Know Your Customer process, Grab said the refund would be credited to their GrabPay Wallet accounts. “As approved and […]
