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More areas under Signal No. 1 as “Tisoy” maintains strength, moves westward

(Eagle News)–More areas have been placed under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon “Tisoy” maintained its strength and moved westward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the signal is hoisted over Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, Masbate including Burias and Ticao Island Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Camotes Island and Leyte. The same signal may be raised over Southern Quezon, Camarines Norte, Marinduque, Romblon, Northern Cebu including Bantayan Island, Southern Leyte, the […]

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President Duterte formally declares 30th SEA Games open

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Nov. 30, formally declared the 30th Southeast Asian Games open, before thousands of spectators at the Philippine Arena. “I declare open the SEA Games for the 30th time celebrating the games of Southeast Asia. Mabuhay kayong lahat,” President Duterte, who was wearing a barong Tagalog, said. Prior to this, spectators were treated to colorful performances that showcased Filipino culture, including the native dance singkil and other native sports such […]

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Lahar advisory hoisted over Bulusan Volcano

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has hoisted a lahar advisory over Bulusan volcano, with “Tisoy” forecast to make landfall in the area. According to PHIVOLCS, lahars can threaten downstream communities along the Malunoyi (Patag), Mapaso, Cadac-an, Tinampo and Cogon Rivers in Ieosin and Anog-Rangas River in Juban. PHIVOLCS said entry into the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone should be avoided due to possible sudden and hazardous steam-driven or phreatic eruption, […]

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PHIVOLCS hoists lahar advisory over Mayon volcano due to “Tisoy”

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has hoisted a lahar advisory for Mayon Volcano in view of the expected landfall of “Tisoy” in the Bicol area. In its advisory, PHIVOLCS urged residents in “pre-determined zones of lahar hazards in Mayon Volcano” to exercise “vigilance and readiness.” “Prolonged and heavy rainfall may generate post-eruption lahars on major channels during the Mayon Volcano edifice from thick pyroclastic density current material and ashfall deposited […]

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Signal No. 1 hoisted over E. Samar, eastern section of N. Samar as “Tisoy” enters PAR

(Eagle News)–A Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been hoisted over several areas, as Typhoon “Tisoy” entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the signal is hoisted over eastern Samar and the eastern section of Northern Samar, particularly Laoang, Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay, Lapinig, Catubig and Las Navas. Typhoon “Tisoy” is expected to make  landfall over Bicol Region between Monday afternoon and early Tuesday morning, PAGASA said. […]

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#WalangPasok: UPDATED3: Class cancellations for Monday, December 2

(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, Dec. 2, are suspended in some areas due to Typhoon “Tisoy.” Below is a list: Catanduanes — all levels Camarines Sur — all levels Camarines Norte- all levels Albay — all levels, public and private (Monday and Tuesday) Eastern Samar-all levels, public and private; work Biliran — all levels, public and private Biliran — all levels Caibiran — all levels Culaba — all levels Mandaluyong-all levels, public and private Caloocan — all levels, public and […]

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Palace urges Filipinos to emulate Andres Bonifacio’s bravery in fighting society’s ills

(Eagle News)– The Palace on Saturday, Nov. 30, urged Filipinos to emulate the bravery of national hero Andres Bonifacio, whose 156th birth anniversary is commemorated today. “As we pay tribute to the Father of Philippine Revolution, let us be inspired of his life and his bravery as the remnants of society’s ills in his time continue to haunt us,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. Panelo said  this was “even as they remain an obstacle to […]

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JUST IN: “Kammuri” enters PAR, is now called Typhoon “Tisoy”

(Eagle News) — “Kammuri” has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, the weather disturbance entered PAR at 4 p.m. today and is now called “Tisoy.” PAGASA earlier said a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 may be hoisted over Northern and Eastern Samar with the entry of Tisoy. It said “Tisoy” was expected to make landfall in the Bicol region, and may bring […]

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