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(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country due to the northeast monsoon and the tail-end of a cold front. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said this as “Tisoy” further weakened into a tropical storm, and no longer had any effect on the country. As of 3 a.m., PAGASA said “Tisoy” was estimated 540 km west of Subic, Zambales, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near center and gustiness of […]
(Eagle News)–“Tisoy” no longer has any effect on the country, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, the severe tropical storm is also expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility between tonight and tomorrow morning. PAGASA said the eye of “Tisoy” was estimated 380 kilometers west of Subic, Zambales, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 95 kph and gustiness of up to 115 kph. “Tisoy” continues to move […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Wednesday, Dec. 3, said President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the filing of criminal, civil and administrative charges against all those involved in the 1997 water concessionaire agreements. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said facing economic sabotage charges, among others, for the “onerous” contracts between the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System, and Manila Water and Maynilad were the firms’ owners and legal counsels, and agents and lawyers of the government […]
(Eagle News)–Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday, Dec. 4, said he has recommended no further extension of martial law in Mindanao to President Rodrigo Duterte. Lorenzana said the recommendation was based on the assessment of the military and the police. Mindanao was placed under martial law in May 2017, after Maute terrorists overran Marawi in a supposed bid to establish an Islamic caliphate in Southeast Asia. Martial law in the island group was extended three […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Davao City, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Sur within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental; Pantukan, Mabini, Maco in Davao de Oro; SamalIs, Panabo, Tagum in Davao […]
(Eagle News)–This table provided by South East Asian Games 2019 organizers shows the updated medal tally of participating countries in the biennial event. As of 2 p.m. of December 4, the Philippines continues to lead the pack, with a haul of 52 golds, 33 silvers and 19 bronzes, for a total of 104 medals. Vietnam is in second place, with 23 golds, 27 silvers and 19 bronzes, for a total of 75 medals.
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Railways has formally extended its rail services to Los Banos, Laguna. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said this was made possible by the addition of new stations and a new train set from Japan. From Tutuban, Manila, the PNR line now extends to Pansol, Masili, Los Baños, College, and the International Rice Research Institute, after the Calamba station. The fare from Tutuban to Los Banos is P150. […]
(Eagle News) — The decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in Singapore ordering the Philippine government to indemnify Manila Water for losses incurred due to a refusal to allow the concessionaire to implement rate increases was for breaches committed by officials of the previous administrations, not the present one. This is according to Manila Water, which issued a statement a day after President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to take to court the people behind the […]
(Eagle News) — At least 13 people were killed as “Tisoy” pummeled the country with its strong winds and rains in recent days. A report from the Police Regional Office 5 said of the 13, one came from Libmanan, Camarines Sur; another from Bulan, Sorsogon; another from Sorsogon City; another from Goa, Camarines Sur; and another in Pili town. The other fatalities, based on reports from the police and the Office of the Civil Defense, […]
(Eagle News) — All cyclone signals are now lifted as Severe Tropical Storm “Tisoy” slightly weakened and moved over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services said as of 10 a.m., the center of “Tisoy” was estimated 290 km west southwest of Subic, Zambales, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph. “Tisoy” is moving west northwest at 15 kph, […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is calling for a review of the country’s compliance with maritime safety standards to prevent maritime accidents. In filing Senate Resolution No. 220, which seeks to direct the appropriate Senate Committee to conduct the inquiry, Gatchalian said there was no need to wait for another boat to sink before the country’s compliance with the maritime safety standards and maritime transportation laws set by the Maritime Industry Authority. He said the inquiry […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has approved a measure institutionalizing Malasakit centers in the country. The President signed Senator Bong Go’s measure, which aims for the establishment of centers in 73 hospitals run by the Department of Health and in the Philippine General Hospital in Malacañang on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop where patients may apply for financial assistance from four government agencies:the DOH, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Department of […]
