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Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)-A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of  Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over Nagtipunan, Madddela in Quirino; Baler, San Luis, Casiguran in Aurora; and in San Agustin, Jones, San Mariano, Palanan, Benito Soliven in Isabela. Light to moderate rains are being experienced over Alfonso Castaneda, Kasibu in Nueva Vizcaya, and the rest of Quirino. PAGASA said these may persist […]

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Palace: President Duterte to make announcement on “onerous” water deals on Jan. 6

(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte will make an announcement on the “onerous” water concession deals on Jan. 6, the Palace said. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the revelation as he noted that the President “still want(s) to hear why they allowed this kind of treason against the interest of the Filipino people.” “Sabi niya (Duterte), hindi siya papayag na walang mangyayari sa kasong ito,” he said. The President had slammed the concession agreements with Manila Water […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)-Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today, Dec  20. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Caraga, Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, and Central Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and isolated thunderstorms due to the trough of the low pressure area affecting the northeastern section of Mindanao. The LPA is located 795 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora and […]

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4.5-magnitude quake hits Sultan Kudarat

(Eagle News)-A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Sultan Kudarat on Thursday,Dec. 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 7 kilometers northeast of Lutayan at 6:11 p.m. Depth of focus was 33 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity Intensity II – Kidapawan City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Kidapawan City; Koronadal City; Malungon, Sarangani Intensity I – Alabel, Sarangani No damage to property nor aftershocks were […]

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PAGASA monitors LPA off Surigao del Sur; trough affecting northeastern Mindanao

(Eagle News)-The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Surigao del Sur. PAGASA said   the trough of the LPA  860 kilometers east southeast  off Hinatuan was affecting the northeastern section of Mindanao. Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms will be experienced over the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela and Aurora while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms are forecast over Batanes, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, […]

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Robredo hails QC court verdict in 2009 Maguindanao massacre case

(Eagle News) — Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, Dec. 19, hailed the verdict handed down by a Quezon City court judge in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, saying it was the “most appropriate ending.” “Pagkatapos ng mahigit isang dekada, nagagalak tayong malaman na nakamtan na ng mga pamilya ng mga biktima ng Ampatuan Massacre ang pinakaasam nating hustisya,” Robredo said in a statement. Robredo said despite the hardships and the “slow progress” of the case, […]

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Members of Ampatuan family convicted over Maguindanao massacre to ask court to reconsider verdict

(Eagle News) — Members of the Ampatuan family who were convicted over the 2009 Maguindanao massacre will file motions for reconsideration of the verdict against them on Thursday, Dec. 19. The lawyers of Zaldy Ampatuan, Andal Ampatuan Jr. made the manifestation in open court, after Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221 Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes meted the penalty of imprisonment of reclusion perpetua without parole against them as principals for 57 counts of murder. Also […]

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Palace on Maguindanao massacre verdict: Rule of law has prevailed

(Eagle News) — The rule of law has prevailed. The Palace had this to say following the conviction of Zaldy and Datu Unsay Ampatuan and several others over the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, but the acquittal of some on Thursday, Dec. 19. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the remark, as he  urged all parties to respect the decision handed down by Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221 Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes more than ten years since […]

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UPDATED: Zaldy and Unsay Ampatuan, several others convicted over 2009 Maguindanao massacre

(Eagle News) — Guilty. This was the verdict handed down by Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221 Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes to several   of the 101 accused in the Maguindanao massacre in 2009. Solis-Reyes sentenced Zaldy Ampatuan, former Datu Unsay mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. and several others to suffer the penalty of imprisonment of reclusion perpetua without parole after finding the prosecution established their guilt beyond reasonable doubt as principals in  57 murder counts. Also […]

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Impeached Trump says Democrats ‘consumed with hatred’

BATTLE CREEK, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump railed against a Democratic Party “consumed with hatred” after he was impeached Wednesday for abuse of power and obstructing Congress. “While we’re creating jobs and fighting for Michigan, the radical Left in Congress is consumed with envy and hatred and rage, you see what’s going on,” the Republican leader seethed at campaign rally in the state. “These people are crazy.” Trump said the Democratic Party, […]

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UPDATED: US House impeaches President Trump for abuse of power

  by Michael Mathes with Sebastian Smith in Battle Creek, Michigan Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump was impeached for abuse of power in a historic vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, setting up a Senate trial on removing him from office after three turbulent years. By a 230 to 197 vote in the Democratic-majority House, the 45th US president became just the third occupant of the White […]

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3.4-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

(Eagle News) — A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Thursday, Dec. 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 6 kilometers southwest of Sulop at 8:01 a.m. Depth of focus was 7 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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