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(Eagle News)–Let Filipinos be the judge of the drug war. Senator Bong Go had this to say following criticisms from members of the opposition, including former President Noynoy Aquino and Vice President Leni Robredo of the war launched by President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Robredo had said the war was a failure as it failed to curb the number of drug users in the country. She was later appointed co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee Against Illegal […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 107 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 7:18 a.m. Depth of focus was 46 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–“Sarah” has weakened into a tropical depression, and is at the northern boundary of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Sarah,” which is forecast to exit PAR in several hours, may further weaken into a low pressure area before it does this. As of 4 a.m., “Sarah” is located 700 kilometers northeast of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Nov. 22, gave the assurance of clean elections in 2022, the year his term ends. The President gave the assurance as he reiterated he no longer had plans to stay in office. “It’s too far away to be speculating or talking about it but I’m on my way out. What can I assure you, ladies and gentlemen, that it will be a clean election during my time,” Duterte said, […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Nov. 22, said the country will continue to import rice even with the local farmers’ ongoing harvest. In a speech in Sarangani, the President said this was because “the producer cannot fill up the requirements.” “It’s lacking,” he said. Duterte made the statement days after he said rice importation would be suspended to allow local farmers to sell their products without competition from abroad. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said […]
(Eagle News)–There is no need to issue an executive order banning the use of e-cigarettes in public. According to President Rodrigo Duterte, this was because there was already a law banning the use of nicotine, which he said was a component of e-cigarettes. He did not say what law this was but earlier, Duterte said vaping devices could be confiscated under the Consumer Act of the Philippines or Republic Act No. 7394. “If the thing […]
(Eagle News) –Expect heavy traffic in some roads in Metro Manila over the weekend. The Department of Public Works and Highways said the following roads will undergo rehabilitation work starting 11 p.m. on Friday, November 22: EDSA Portion of P. Tuazon Flyover approaching Boni Serrano Flyover, 2nd innermost lane, 2nd lane beside railway northbound lane after Aurora Boulevard up to New York Street, 3rd lane from sidewalk Quezon City southbound direction of A. Bonifacio Avenue […]
(Eagle News)– Light rains are still expected in parts of the country even after “Sarah” has weakened into a tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said due to the northeast monsoon, cloudy skies with light to moderate rains are forecast over Metro Manila, Bicol Region, Aurora, Quezon, Rizal, Laguna and Bulacan. Gusty conditions may still be experienced today over Batanes and Babuyan Islands due to the surge of the northeast monsoon, […]
(Eagle News) — There was negligence on the part of two Philippine Military Academy swimming instructors that resulted in the death of Cadet Fourth Class Mario Telan Jr., the military school said on Friday, Nov. 22. In a statement, PMA spokesperson Captain Cherryl Tindog identified the instructors as Robert Bete and Antonio Catalan, both civilians. Tindog said the decision to dismiss Bete was up to the Civil Service Commission, while Catalan’s job order contract has […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police on Friday, Nov. 22, clarified that vaping is still allowed in designated smoking places. In an interview over GMA 7, PNP spokesperson Brigadier General Bernard Banac said this was under Executive Order 26, which provides for the establishment of smoke-free environments in public and enclosed places. Banac said this was the basis of the police for arresting vape users in public places. Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the arrest of […]
(Eagle News)–A Philippine Airlines plane had to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from the Los Angeles International Airport after reportedly suffering from a “technical problem.” Posts on social media said a portion of the plane started spewing flames above the ground. In a statement, PAL said PAL Flight PR 113, which departed at 11:45 a.m., landed safely at the LA airport fifteen minutes later with all 342 passengers and 18 crew members […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Bukidnon on Friday, Nov. 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 26 kilometers northeast of Kadingilan at 8:25 a.m. Depth of focus was 26 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
