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Vehicular emissions, not just Taal, also to blame for smog monitored in Metro Manila: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News) — The smog observed in Metro Manila cannot be fully attributed to Taal Volcano, a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology official said. In a dzbb radio interview, PHIVOLCS’ Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division head Mariton Bornas said a “thermal inversion” of the atmosphere was taking place, which also prevents pollutants from dissipating. “This is mainly vehicular emissions,” she added. In an advisory on Thursday afternoon, PHIVOLCS warned of a volcanic smog […]

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Cancelled flights on Friday, Sept. 22

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Friday, Sept. 22, were cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions. The Manila International Airport Authority said the following are canceled as of 8:20 a.m.: Cebu Pacific (5J) 5J 321/322 Manila-Daraga-Manila This list shall be updated as information becomes available. The Philippine  Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

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President Bongbong Marcos certifies agricultural economic sabotage bill as urgent

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos has certified as urgent a measure that explicitly defines the crime of agricultural sabotage and stipulates hefty penalties for violation of the same. In a letter addressed to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, the President emphasized the need to facilitate the passage of Senate Bill No. 2432, which aims to repeal Republic Act No. 10845, or the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act of 2016. In his letter, the President said the […]

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LRMC: Longer waiting times for LRT-1 passengers due to rail replacement activities

(Eagle News) — Passengers of the Light Rail Transit-1 can expect longer waiting times from September 20 to 24. According to its operator, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), this is because  rail replacement activities in the reversing or turnback area of the Baclaran Station, which are part of the company’s continuous railway upgrade program, are scheduled on those days. It said the temporary closure of this railway section is expected to impact, not just […]

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PNP catches fugitive ex-cop convicted of 1990s killing

(Eagle News)–Authorities re-arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 19, a dismissed policeman convicted of the killing of an Armed Forces of the Philippines officer in the 1990s. The re-arrest of Joel Consuelo Villanueva by virtue of a warrant issued by Branch 56 of the Lucena Regional Trial Court came  years after he escaped from the Orthopedic Hospital after conviction while undergoing a medical checkup, the PNP said. Prior to this, in 1995, he also managed to escape […]

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PHL registers 7.874% crime rate drop: PNP

(Eagle News)–The Philippines has registered a 7.874% crime rate drop this year, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, this translates to 11,975 fewer incidents reported from January 1 to Sept. 17. Also seized in 34,496 operations was P7.2 billion worth of illegal drugs. Over 50,000–or 54,653—individuals were also arrested, including 56 wanted persons with a bounty on their head, and 34,404 firearms were seized and surrendered. “To ensure the safety and security […]

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ITCZ affecting Mindanao: PAGASA

(Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Mindanao. As a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. The entire country will have light to moderate winds and slight […]

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16,297 cybercrime cases probed from January to August: PNP

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police has investigated over 16,000 cybercrime cases from January to August. PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group Director Brigadier General Sydney Hernia said of the 16297 cybercrime cases, online scams were the most prevalent. The remaining top nine crimes reported were illegal access, computer-related identity theft, ATM/credit card fraud, threats, data interference, anti-photo and video voyeurism, computer-related fraud, and unjust vexation. Also investigated during the period were crimes involving the use of emerging technologies […]

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Customs bureau seizes P42 million worth of smuggled rice in Zamboanga City

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has seized P42 million worth of what authorities said was smuggled rice following a raid in a warehouse in Zamboanga City. The raid, the Presidential  Communications Office said, was conducted by BoC-Port of Zamboanga in Barangay San Jose Gusu following a tip. An inventory of the items in the warehouse yielded 42180 sacks of  rice. According to the PCO, the owner’s representative submitted import documents purportedly covering the sacks of […]

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Southwest monsoon affecting western sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas

(Eagle News)–The southwest monsoon is affecting the western sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, as a result, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in Palawan. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy  to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. PAGASA said the entire country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate […]

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SC: 10,816 expected to take 2023 bar exams

(Eagle News) — Over 10,000 candidates are expected to take the 2023 bar exams. According to Supreme Court data, the 10,816 expected to take the bar exams are more than the 9183 who took them last year. Of the 10,816, 5,832 examinees will take the exam for the first time, while 4,984 will be taking it for at least the second time. According to the SC,  2,571 bar personnel are to be deployed nationwide to […]

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