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Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 hoisted over three areas as TD “Ramon” accelerates

(Eagle News)–Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Number 1 is up over three areas as Tropical Depression “Ramon” slightly accelerates. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the alert is hoisted over Eastern Samar, the eastern portion of Northern Samar and Catanduanes. PAGASA said the center of Tropical Depression “Ramon” was last spotted 505 kilometers east of Borongan City, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up […]

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Duterte certifies as urgent bill seeking higher excise taxes for alcohol, e-cigarettes

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has certified as urgent a bill increasing the excise tax on alcohol, heated tobacco products and vapor products. In a Nov. 12 letter to Senate President Tito Sotto, Duterte said he was certifying Senate Bill No. 1074 as urgent to “address the urgent need to generate additional revenue to support the effective implementation of the Universal Health Care Act..” He said this was also to “further protect the right […]

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Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 hoisted over Eastern Samar, portion of Northern Samar

(Eagle News) — A Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been hoisted over Eastern Samar and the eastern portion of Northern Samar as Tropical Depression “Ramon” moved westward. In its recent advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 p.m., the center of “Ramon” was estimated 670 kilometers east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center and […]

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21 individuals, including one colonel, face charges over alleged game-fixing in MPBL

(Eagle News)–Twenty-two individuals are facing charges for their alleged roles in game-fixing in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. The National Bureau of Investigation has prepared 17 counts of betting, multiple counts of game-fixing and point shaving under Section 1 and 3 of PD 483 as amended by PD 1602 against the following: 1. Mr. SUNG, of legal age, Chinese national 2. KEVIN ESPINOSA, of legal age 3. KEIN, of legal age, Chinese national 4. EMMA, […]

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3.0-magnitude quake hits Cotabato; Intensity II felt in Kidapawan City

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 13 kilometers northeast of Makilala at 12:37 p.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. The following were recorded: Intensity Intensity II- Kidapawan City Instrumental Intensity Intensity I- Kidapawan City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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DFA: Two more Filipino seafarers kidnapped in West Africa

(Eagle News) — Two more Filipino seafarers have been kidnapped in the latest piracy incident monitored by the Department of Foreign Affairs in West Africa. The DFA said with the kidnapping of the seafarers somewhere in Togo, the number of kidnapped seafarers in the region has risen to 11. Last week, nine other Filipino seafarers were captured in Benin. “The Philippine Government is actively tracking the development of the case with the embassy in Abuja, […]

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Classes in DLSU’s Manila campus suspended from Dec. 2 to 7 due to SEA Games

(Eagle News) — Classes and work in the Manila campus of the Dela Salle University are suspended for six days of December. A memorandum from the Office of the Chancellor said the suspension from December 2 to 7 was “in view of the activities directly connected with the Philippines’ hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games.” “Access to the campus will likewise be restricted,” the memo dated Nov. 12 said.  

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LPA off Catanduanes intensifies into Tropical Depression “Ramon”

(Eagle News) — The Low Pressure Area spotted off Catanduanes has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 8 a.m., the LPA located 910 kilometers east of Virac is now Tropical Depression “Ramon.” PAGASA had said Visayas, Bicol Region, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, and the province of Quezon, Marinduque and Romblon will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the LPA. Ilocos […]

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President Duterte visits wakes of John Gokongwei Jr., Lucio Tan Jr.

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte visited the wakes of John Gokongwei Jr. and Lucio Tan Jr. on Monday night and early Tuesday. Senator Bong Go, Duterte’s former longtime aide, said the President first visited the wake of Gokongwei at 11 p.m. The President proceeded to the wake of Tan Jr., son and namesake of business tycoon Lucio Tan, at 12:30 a.m. Both wakes were held at The Heritage Park in Taguig. Duterte was accompanied by Go. […]

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4.0-magnitude quake hits Eastern Samar

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake hit Eastern Samar early Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 83 kilometers southeast of Guian at 2:47 a.m. Depth of focus was 17 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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4.8-magnitude quake strikes off Batanes

(Eagle News)–A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes early Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic, origin hit eight kilometers northwest of Itbayat at 12:54 a.m. Depth of focus was 77 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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