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Classes, work in gov’t offices in NCR suspended on Monday, July 24

(Eagle News)–Classes in public schools and work in government offices in Metro Manila are suspended on Monday, July 24. According to Memorandum Circular No. 25 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Friday, the suspension was in view of the expected inclement weather brought about by “Egay” and the scheduled 72-hour transport strike in Metro Manila. The circular said, however, that government agencies that are involved in the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response […]

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“Egay,” now a tropical storm, slightly intensifies

(Eagle News)–“Egay,” now a tropical storm, has slightly intensified as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the tropical storm was so far estimated 685 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 90 kph. It is moving westward at 15 kph. PAGASA said no wind signals have […]

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TD “Egay” maintains strength; is expected to enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Egay” has maintained its strength as it continued to move west northwestward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the tropical depression was so far located 815 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 70 kph. It is moving west northwestward at 10 kph. PAGASA said no wind signals have been […]

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Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. is next AFP chief

(Eagle News)–Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner Jr. has been named the next chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Brawner, the Philippine Army commanding general, is set to replace General Andres Centino, who will serve as the Presidential Adviser on the West Philippine Sea. Brawner served as the brigade commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade after the Marawi Siege. He also served as the Commandant of the Cadets in the Philippine Military Academy. According to […]

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Vigor Mendoza is new LTO chief

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos has appointed Vigor Mendoza as chair of the Land Transportation Office. Mendoza, with the rank of assistant secretary, will replace Hector Villacorta, who was officer-in-charge of the agency. The Palace said the following appointments were also made: Arturo Trinidad II – Director II, Department of Finance Jesus Elpidio Atal – Director IV, Department of Labor and Employment Joselito Caballero – Director III, Department of Public Works and Highways Moises […]

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Rains expected as southwest monsoon continues to affect PHL

(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country on Sunday, July 16. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and the northern portion of Palawan, in particular, will experience these as the southwest monsoon continues to affect the Philippines. Flooding or landslides due to scattered to widespread rains are possible. PAGASA said Metro Manila, Western Visayas, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, and the rest […]

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“Dodong” exits PAR but will continue to enhance southwest monsoon: PAGASA

(Eagle News)–“Dodong” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, however, the tropical storm, which has maintained its strength, will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. PAGASA said, as such, occasional to frequent rains are expected over western sections of Luzon. The enhanced southwest monsoon will also still bring gusty conditions over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, the eastern portion of Isabela, Quirino, […]

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“Dodong” intensifies into a tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Dodong” has intensified into a tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, however, “Dodong,” is about to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility, and is so far located 305 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 80 kph, moving north northwestward at 10 kph. According to the weather bureau, although […]

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Heavy rainfall expected in Cagayan, other parts of Luzon due to “Dodong”

(Eagle News) — Heavy rainfall is expected in Cagayan and other parts of Luzon as Tropical Depression “Dodong” moves westward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the heavy rainfall is also expected over Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, La Union, and Pangasinan this Friday afternoon until Saturday afternoon. So far, the following areas are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1: Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Apayao Ilocos Norte Abra Ilocos Sur […]

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Signal No. 1 still raised over parts of Luzon as TD “Dodong” maintains its strength

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains raised over parts of Luzon as Tropical Depression “Dodong” maintains its strength over Cagayan Valley. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Cagayan Isabela Apayao Kalinga Abra Mountain Province Ifugao Benguet Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur La Union Northern portion of Pangasinan (San Nicolas, San Manuel, Sison, San Fabian, Pozorrubio, Bolinao, Bani, City of Alaminos, Sual, Labrador, Lingayen, Agno, […]

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Canceled flights on Thursday, July 13

(Eagle News) — Several flights on Thursday, July 13, were cancelled due to the bad weather. According to the Manila International Airport Authority, these are the following: AirSWIFT (T6) T6126/127 Manila-El Nido-Manila T6 142/143 Manila-El Nido-Manila  T6 146/147 Manila-El Nido-Manila T6 543 Busuanga-Manila T6 114 Manila-El Nido T6 122 Manila-El Nido T6 149 El Nido-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has said it was monitoring a low pressure area east of Infanta, […]

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