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(Eagle News)–Operations in all Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminals will be suspended from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 3. The Manila International Airport Authority said this was in preparation for the expected onslaught of Typhoon Tisoy. “Once flight operations resume, priority will be given to scheduled flights,” MIAA said It said “recovery flights will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis.” “For an orderly succession of flights, recovery flights must have […]
(Eagle News)–More areas have been placed under Signal No. 3 as “Tisoy” further intensified as it prepares to make landfall over Sorsogon in the next three hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Norte, Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands, Romblon, and southern portion of Quezon (Perez, Alabat, Quezon, Mauban, Sampaloc, Lucban, Tayabas, Pagbilao, Lucena, Sariaya, Candelaria, Dolores, Tiaong, San Antonio, Atimonan, Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Plaridel, […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Tourism has launched a website with travel promos for participants of the 30th Southeast Asian Games who wish to take the opportunity to go around the country. In a statement, the DOT said the SEA Games microsite features various sports activities, cultural heritage sites, beaches, local cuisines and products, among other uniquely Filipino offerings. “Tour packages include guided cultural tours and dining with entertainment shows in Manila; private resorts in Laguna; […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines’ men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams added more golds to the country’s medal tally after defeating their opponents in the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Monday, Dec. 2. The men’s basketball team routed Indonesia, which settled for a silver finish in the games held at the FilOil V Arena in San Juan. The final score was 21-9. The women’s basketball team, on the other hand, defeated Thailand, which put up a fight […]
(Eagle News)–Eleven areas are now under Signal No. 3 as Typhoon “Tisoy” nears landfall. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, the southern portion of Camarines Norte (Daet, San Vincente, San Lorenzon Ruiz, Basud, Mercedes), Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands, Romblon, southern portion of Quezon (Mulanay, San Narciso, San Francisco, San Andres), Northern Samar, the northern portion of Eastern Samar (Can-avid, Dolores, Maslog, Oras, Arteche, Jipapad, San […]
(Eagle News)–Personally supervise disaster-response measures. This was the reminder issued by the Department of the Interior and Local Government to local executives, with “Tisoy” expected to make landfall soon. In a statement, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said local chief executives must have convened their respective councils by now. He said governors, mayors, and barangay chiefs are expected to be in the incident command center to monitor. “As the safety of our people is of paramount […]
(Eagle News)–A yellow rainfall warning has been hoisted over Northern Samar. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said flooding is expected in low-lying areas, near river channels and landslides in mountainous areas in that area. Light to moderate to at times heavy rains are being experienced in Bicol Region, particularly in Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte. PAGASA said these may persist for one to three hours.
(Eagle News)–Six areas are now under Signal No. 3 as Typhoon “Tisoy” maintained its strength and moved towards the Bicol Peninsula. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, southern portion of Camarines Norte (Daet, San Vincente, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Basud, Mercedes), and Burias Islands are under the storm signal. Signal No. 2, on the other hand, is hoisted over Metro Manila, Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, eastern portion of Nueva […]
(Eagle News)–This table provided by Southeast Asian Games organizers shows the medal tally of countries participating in the biennial sporting event. The Philippines is still in the lead, with 24 golds, 14 silvers and nine bronzes, for a total of 47 medals.
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Monday, Dec. 2, urged Filipinos to brace for Typhoon “Tisoy” as it prepared to make landfall in Catanduanes, Albay or Sorsogon. “We ask the public, especially residents who will be affected by the typhoon to stay vigilant, check the latest weather advisory in their respective areas through government social media accounts and coordinate with their local disaster and risk reduction management offices for appropriate and responsive action,” the Palace said. It […]
(Eagle News)–All Philippine National Police bets are good but “I want a better deal.” This is according to President Rodrigo Duterte in an interview with GMA7 on Monday, Dec. 3. “Mahal ko ‘yung mga pulis ko pero hirap ako sa mga official. I mean they’re all good but I want a better deal,” Duterte said. Duterte was referring to Police Lieutenant General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan, Police Major General Guillermo Eleazar and Police Lieutenant General Archie Francisco […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: MONDAY, Dec. 2 (2P) PAL Express 2P 2921/2922 Manila-Legazpi-Manila 2P 2981/2982 Manila-Tacloban-Manila 2P 2985/2986 Manila-Tacloban-Manila 2P 2987/2988 Manila-Tacloban-Manila (PR) Philippine Airlines PR113 Los Angeles – Manila PR683 Dammam – Manila PR655 Riyadh -Manila PR685 Doha – Manila PR215 Manila – Port Moresby (5J) Cebu Pacific 5J 821/822 Manila-Virac-Manila 5J 325/326 Manila-Legazpi-Manila 5J 327/328 Manila-Legazpi-Manila […]
