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PHIVOLCS: Slow lava effusion from Mayon crater still observed

(Eagle News)–Mayon Volcano’s intensified activity continued on Sunday, Aug. 6, as a slow effusion of lava from the crater  continued to feed the already-existing lava flows on the Bonga, Mi-isi, and Basud gullies. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the lava flows “have maintained their respective advances to approximately 3.4 kilometers, 2.8 kilometers, and 600 meters from the crater.” PHIVOLCS said rockfall and pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) generated by collapses of the lava […]

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Portions of Edsa Bus Carousel lanes undergoing emergency repair: DOTr

(Eagle News)–Portions of the Edsa Bus Carousel lanes are undergoing emergency repair until August 9. The Department  of Transportation said closed to motorists until 5 a.m. of that day, as a result, are the northbound and southbound lanes from Balintawak to Buendia Avenue. These lanes were damaged by previous typhoons and the monsoon rains in Metro Manila, the DOTr said. The DOTr advised motorists to take alternative routes. “Once completed, the (Department of Public Highways-National […]

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Search and rescue ops for 4 missing PCG personnel resume

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard has resumed search and rescue operations for its four personnel who went missing during the onslaught of “Egay.” The PCG said the Coast Guard Aviation  Force deployed its CGH-1451 to look for the four PCG members who were on their way to assist the captain of vessel MTUG-Iroquois when they went missing in the Cagayan River on July 26. According  to the PCG, the MTUG-Iroquois captain had suffered a heart […]

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Classes in public schools for SY 2023-2024 to start on Aug. 29

(Eagle News) — Classes in public schools will start on August 29 for this school year 2023 to 2024, the Department of Education said on Thursday, Aug. 3. According to DepEd, private schools, meanwhile, may choose when to start classes. The date they choose, however, should not be later than the last day of August. More than 28 million students enrolled in public schools in the school year 2022 to 2023. Over 12,000, meanwhile, enrolled […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Thursday, Aug. 3

(Eagle News)–Classes on Thursday, August 3, were suspended in some areas due to the recent heavy rains brought about by the southwest  monsoon enhanced by “Falcon.” The suspension applies to the following areas: Baguio City – pre-school to high school, public and private Caloocan – all levels, public and private Malabon City – all levels, public and private Manila – all levels, public and private Navotas – all levels, public and private In its recent […]

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LRT-2 fare adjustment to be implemented starting today, August 2

(Eagle News) — The Light Rail Transit-2 fare adjustment will be implemented starting today, August 2. The Department of Transportation said the minimum boarding fee has now increased to P13.29 from P11, and P1.21 will be added per kilometer traveled from the previous P1. Stored value cards or beep cards, the DOTr said, now cost a minimum of P14 from the previous P12. The maximum fare for each card–from Recto Station hanggang Antipolo Station—is now […]

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Typhoon “Falcon” maintains its strength

PAGASA says it may exit PAR this afternoon or evening (Eagle News) — Typhoon “Falcon” has maintained its strength as it moves towards the sea southeast of Okinawa. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while no tropical cyclone wind signal has been hoisted over parts of the country so far, the southwest monsoon will continue to be enhanced by “Falcon,” and will bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western portion of […]

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“Falcon” maintains its strength; is set to exit PAR on Monday or Tuesday

(Eagle News)–“Falcon” has maintained its strength as it moved north northwestward on Sunday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Falcon” is so far 1180 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and a gustiness of 115 kph. PAGASA said it is moving north northwestward at 15 kph. According to the weather bureau, the southwest monsoon will still be enhanced by “Falcon” and will […]

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“Falcon” intensifies into a severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Falcon” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while no tropical cyclone wind signal is hoisted over any part of the country, “Falcon” will enhance the southwest monsoon and bring occasional monsoon rains over the western portions of Luzon and Visayas. So far, the tropical cyclone is located 1190 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and […]

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Tropical Storm “Falcon” decelerates as it moves over PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Falcon” has decelerated on Saturday morning as it moved westward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that although no tropical cyclone wind signals are in place, the southwest monsoon enhanced by “Egay” will also be enhanced by “Falcon” starting this weekend. So far, “Falcon” is located 1315 kilometers east of Central Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness […]

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45 rockfall events, 40 volcanic quakes monitored in Mayon in last 24 hours: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–Forty-five rockfall events were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. Apart from these, PHIVOLCS said monitored were 40 volcanic earthquakes. A slow effusion of lava flow spanning 2.8 and 3.1 kilometers along Mi-si and Bonga gullies was also monitored. Also detected were 600 meters of slow lava flow along the Basud Gully. PHIVOLCS said sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 4113 tons per day. […]

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Tropical Storm “Khanun” enters PAR

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Khanun” has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone, to be called “Falcon” while in PAR, is estimated 1360 kilometers east of Central Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving west northwestward at 15 kph. According to PAGASA, although no tropical cyclone wind signals […]

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