(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo “is always ready to help,” her camp said on Friday, Nov. 1. Barry Gutierrez, Robredo’s spokesperson, said, however, that what she “will not stand for is being made a scapegoat for all the shortcomings of the ‘drug war’ for the past three and a half years.” “This admin made the impossible promise to end crime and drugs in six months, and if they are now being called to account for […]
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5.0-magnitude quake hits Cotabato
(Eagle News)–Another earthquake struck Cotabato in a span of only several days. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 5.0-magnitude quake, of tectonic origin, hit 18 kilometers southeast of Makilala at 2:07 p.m. Depth of focus was two kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity V – Magsaysay, Davao del Sur Intensity IV – Pikit Cotabato; Bansalan, Davao del Sur Intrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Malungon, Sarangani; Koronadal City […]
Cancelled flights for Friday, Nov. 1
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Friday, Nov. 1, were canceled due to bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: Skyjet M8 911: Manila – San Vicente M8 912: San Vicente – Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today due to a low pressure area off Davao del Sur and the northeast monsoon affecting Northern Luzon.
Palace: Lower number of victims of crimes in PHL proof drug war is working “effectively, efficiently”
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Friday, Nov. 1, welcomed the results of a Social Weather Stations survey showing fewer victims of common crimes in the last six months. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the lower rate of 5.6 percent of Filipino families who reported being victims of crimes such as as theft, robbery, break-ins, carnapping, among others, in the September victimization survey was proof that the administration’s drug war was “working effectively and […]
Duterte to LGUs: Check structural integrity of buildings
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered local government units to look into the structural integrity of their buildings following a series of earthquakes in Mindanao. Duterte said the LGUs “should start now,” adding that it was unclear when the next earthquake would come, if it does. The most recent earthquake, a 6.5-magnitude one, caused the collapse of the Eva’s building in Kidapawan, and led to serious damage on Ecoland 4000, a condominium complex in Davao. […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are affecting portions of Nagtipunan, Maddela in Quirino; Jones, San Agustin, Echague, San Guillermo, Dinapigue, San Mariano in Isabela; Natonin, Paracelis in Mt. Province; and Tanudan, Tabuk, Rizal, Pinukpuk in Kalinga. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the […]
Duterte urges public not to vote for Robredo in next polls; “Kawawa kayo,” Duterte says
(Eagle News)–Don’t vote for Leni Robredo in the next elections. President Rodrigo Duterte had this to say about the vice president, who had called the administration’s drug war a failure for supposedly failing to curb the number of drug users in the country. “Huwag kayong magboto kay Leni. Kawawa kayo,” Duterte said in a speech on Thursday night. Duterte said she has never said anything good about the police, and has always been hurling criticisms […]
Cloudy skies with rainshowers expected in parts of PHL today
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with rainshowers are expected in the country today, Nov. 1. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bicol Region, Visayas, Caraga, Northern Mindanao , Zamboanga Peninsula and Palawan will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to a low pressure area off Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. PAGASA said Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes and Babuyan Islands will have cloudy skies with light rains as the northeast monsoon […]
Duterte reiterates call for Robredo to be drug czar; offers her rank of Cabinet
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated his offer for Vice President Leni Robredo to be the country’s drug czar, and even offered her the rank of Cabinet. In a statement on Thursday, Oct. 31, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the offer includes placing “all offices, bureaus, agencies or government instrumentalities involved in the enforcement of the law on prohibited drugs placed under her command and supervision..” According to Panelo, the offer was “to dispel all […]
Cloudy skies with rainshowers expected in parts of PHL
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with rainshowers are expected in the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bicol Region, Visayas and Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to a low pressure area off Davao City . Cagayan Valley and the provinces of Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with isolated light rains as the northeast monsoon affects Northern Luzon. Metro Manila and the rest of the […]
At least five dead in Cotabato following 6.5-magnitude quake
(Eagle News)–At least five people died in Cotabato after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao on Thursday, Oct. 31. The Cotabato provincial disaster risk reduction and management office identified the victims as Juve Gabriel Jauod, 7; Tessie Alcaide; Cesar Bangot; Romel Galicia, 20; and Precilla Verona, 70. All five were from Makilala, the provincial office said. Jauod, it said, died due to fallen debris, while Alcaide and Galicia perished in a landslide. It was unclear what […]
CDRRMO officer says there are signs of life inside quake-damaged condo complex in Davao
(Eagle News)–Authorities on Thursday, Oct. 31, said it found signs of life in a Davao condominium complex that sustained heavy damage following the 6.5-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao. Rodrigo Bustillo, the city’s disaster risk reduction management operation and warning officer, made the conclusion after a rescue team went to the second floor of Ecoland 4000 developed by DMCI. “When we tapped the ground, meron din silang narinig na parang nagrespond,” Bustillo said. He said prior to […]





