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More municipalities under Signal No. 1 as “Ramon” moves slowly

(Eagle News)–More municipalities have been placed under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Ramon” moved northwestward slowly. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the eastern portion of Cagayan (Calayan, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Gonzaga, Santa Ana, Lal-lo, Gattaran, Alcala, Baggao, Amulung, Iguig, Tuguegarao City and Peñablanca), eastern portion of Isabela (San Pablo, Cabagan, Maconacon, Tumauini, Divilacan, Ilagan City, Palanan, and Dinapigue), and northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan) are […]

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John Gokongwei Jr.’s widow passes away at 85

(Eagle News)–The wife of industrialist John Gokongwei Jr. has died. Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, a week after her husband died, daughter Lisa Gokongwei Cheng said in a Facebook post. The burial of the Gokongwei patriarch had just taken place on Friday, Nov. 15. It was unclear what the cause of death of Elizabeth was. “Our mother was a very private person. We would like to honor her privacy at this […]

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Tropical Storm “Ramon” still almost stationary

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Ramon” remains almost stationary over the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said “Ramon” was last spotted  420 kilometers north northeast of Virac packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour near the center  and gustiness of up to 80 kph. Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-lo, Gattaran, Baggao, and Peñablanca), eastern portion of […]

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De Lima: Grant “compassionate parole” to terminally-ill inmates

(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima has reiterated her call terminally-ill Persons Deprived of Liberty should be granted “compassionate parole” or medical parole based on humanitarian and medical grounds. In reintroducing Senate Bill (SB) No.1146, De Lima said terminally-ill PDLs should have a chance to serve out their sentence under their families’ care or seek better medical care outside prison. According to De Lima, institutionalizing the grant of parole to the select PDLs “also rationalizes the […]

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4.3-magnitude quake jolts Bukidnon; Intensity III felt in Davao City

(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Bukidnon on Saturday, Nov. 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 8 kilometers northwest of Kadilingan at 9:36 a.m. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity III – Davao City Intensity II – Kidapawan City Instrumental Intensity: Intensity II – Cagayan de Oro City Intensity I – Kidapawan City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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711 out of 1886 pass Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer Licensure Examination in October

(Eagle News)–Over 30 percent of those who took the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer Licensure Examination in October passed. The 37.69 percent passing rate translates to  711 passers out of 1,886 who took the exam  in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Legazpi and Tuguegarao. Paul Agustin Dejarlo Galanida of the University of Southeastern Philippines-Tagum garnered the top place, with a rating of 82.62 percent. Estanislao Cuachim Alim IV of  Bicol University-Guiobatan was in second place, […]

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President Duterte visits wake of soldiers killed in E. Samar clash with NPA rebels

Duterte also visits wounded soldiers (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Nov. 15, visited the wake of the at least six soldiers killed in a clash with New People’s Army rebels in Eastern Samar. The President, accompanied by Senator Bong Go, also visited those injured in the encounter in the outskirts of Borongan on Monday, Nov. 20. The at least six soldiers were killed and at least 20 were injured after they clashed with around […]

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Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over three areas as “Ramon” remains almost stationary

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over three areas as Tropical Storm “Ramon” remained almost stationary over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-lo, Gattaran, Baggao, and Peñablanca), eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan, and Dinapigue), and Northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan) remain under the signal as “Ramon,” last spotted 440 kilometers east of Casiguran, Aurora, packed maximum sustained […]

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Regular, special non-working holidays in 2020

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, Nov. 15, released a list of regular and special non-working holidays for next year. Below is a list, according to Proclamation No. 845: Regular holidays New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday) Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 Maundy Thursday (for Catholics) –  April 9 Good Friday (for Catholics) – April 10 Labor Day – May 1 Independence Day – June 12 National Heroes Day – August 31 […]

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Tropical Storm “Ramon” slightly weakens; three areas still under Signal No. 1

(Eagle News) — Several areas remain under Signal No. 1 even as Tropical Storm “Ramon” slightly weakened. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-lo, Gattaran, Baggao, and Peñablanca), eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan, and Dinapigue), and Northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan) with Tropical Storm “Ramon,” last spotted 460 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, packing […]

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DOH confirms country’s first-ever case of vape-related illness

(Eagle News) — The Department of Health has confirmed the country’s first-ever case of vape-related sickness. According to the DOH, a 16-year-old girl sustained e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury or EVALI after using e-cigarettes  for six months. The DOH said the girl, who was not identified, was admitted to a hospital’s intensive care unit on Nov. 12 after experiencing extreme shortness of breath. The agency said she had to be given supplemental oxygen […]

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Suspect in killing of radio broadcaster in Negros Oriental surrenders

(Eagle News) — A suspect in the killing of a radio broadcaster in Negros Oriental has surrendered to authorities. Patrolman Roger Rubio of the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company gave himself up to his superior, Police Lt. Col. Judymar de Leon, around 6 p.m. on November 13. It was unclear what Rubio’s role was in the killing of Dindo Generoso. Apart from Rubio, authorities have suspects Teddy Salaw, Glen Corsame, and Tomasino Aledro in their […]

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