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Cloudy skies, rain showers expected in parts of the Philippines

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Philippines. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, and Palawan, in particular, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. PAGASA said these were due to the southwest monsoon affecting southern Luzon, Visayas , and Mindanao. Flooding or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains are possible. Metro […]

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President Bongbong Marcos welcomes public-private sector collaboration to make PHL major player in e-vehicle industry

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has welcomed the public-private collaboration to make the Philippines a major player in the electronic vehicle industry, noting the country’s industry potential. During the recent fourth meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Job Sector Groups in Malacañang, the President said, as it is, the Philippines was already becoming part of the global chain for electronic vehicles. The President said consumers’ demand to source power from green energy could, however,  […]

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House votes to expel Arnie Teves

(Eagle News)–The House of Representatives on Wednesday, Aug. 16, voted to expel Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. for what it said was disorderly conduct. A total of 265 voted in favor of the expulsion and zero were against. There were three abstentions—Arlene Brosas of Gabriela, France Castro of ACT Teachers, and Raoul Manuel of Kabataan, all of the Makabayan bloc. The vote to expel came more than five months after the Department of […]

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President Bongbong Marcos closely monitoring situation of Filipinos in Hawaii amid massive wildfires

(Eagle News)– President Bongbong Marcos is closely monitoring the situation of Filipinos in Hawaii, which has been ravaged by massive wildfires. In a press release issued by the Presidential Communications Office, the President said  the Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Migrant Workers, has been determining the number of Filipinos affected. He added the Consulate in Honolulu stands ready to assist Filipinos. “Kasalukuyang nakikipag-ugnayan din ang Philippine Consul General […]

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5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Batanes

(Eagle News)–A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes on Sunday, August. 13 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 9:43 a.m. The epicenter was 38 kilometers southwest of Sabtang. The depth of focus was 10 kilometers. The following instrumental intensity was reported: Intensity I – Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte No damage to property was reported. Aftershocks, however, are expected.  

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President Bongbong Marcos approves adoption of National Security Policy 2023-2028

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has issued Executive Order No. 37, approving the adoption of  National Security Policy (NSP) 2023 to 2028. The EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday, the Presidential Communications Office said, directed all national government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC) and local government units,  to adopt the NSP 2023-2028 in the formulation and implementation of their security-related strategies and programs. According to the PCO, the EO […]

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Canceled flights for Saturday, Aug. 12

(Eagle News)–Airport authorities on Saturday, August 12, announced the cancelation of some flights due to unfavorable conditions. The Manila International Airport Authority said covered by the cancellation are the following: CebGo (DG) DG 6177/6178 Manila-Masbate-Manila This list shall be updated as more information becomes available.

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SC nullifies proclamation of Romeo Jalosjos Jr. as 1st district representative of Zamboanga del Norte

(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court has nullified the proclamation of Romeo Jalosjos Jr. as the representative of the first district of Zamboanga del Norte in the House of Representatives. This after the High Court granted the petitions filed by Roberto Pinpin Uy Jr. which assailed the Commission on Elections en banc order that sought to “legally pass” the votes then-obtained by Frederico Jalosjos to Romeo Jalosjos Jr., and to suspend Uy’s proclamation. The resolution was issued […]

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PHL employment rate in June at 95.5%: PSA

(Eagle News) — The country’s employment rate in June was reported at 95.5%. Based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, this is lower than the 97.7% employment rate reported the month before, but higher than the 94% reported also in June in 2022. The PSA said the 95.5% employment rate in June 2023 translates to 48.84 million people employed. This is as compared to the 46.59 million people reported employed in June 2022 and […]

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PAGASA monitoring tropical storm outside PAR

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said “Lan” is so far located 2670 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and a gustiness of 90 kph. It is moving westward slowly. PAGASA said Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra and Benguet will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers […]

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Terminal 3 to experience power outage on Aug. 8 and 9 due to maintenance work: NAIA

NAIA says flight operations won’t be affected (Eagle News) — Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport will experience a four-hour power supply interruption on August 8 and 9. According to NAIA, the scheduled outage from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. is “necessary to facilitate essential maintenance and upgrades to NAIA Terminal 3’s electrical system..” It said this was aimed at improving “overall reliability.” While  the power interruption won’t have an impact on flight […]

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Former Interior Undersecretary Martin Diño passes away

  (Eagle News)–Former Interior Undersecretary Martin Diño has passed away. His daughter Liza made the announcement on Facebook. She said her father died at 2:15 a.m. on August 8 surrounded by his family. In July, Liza announced her father had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer the year before. Diño served as DILG undersecretary under then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. He was also the chair of the Violence Against Crime and Corruption.      

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