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(Eagle News)–The owner of the medical evacuation plane that crashed in Calamba, Laguna on Sunday, Sept. 1, has promised to shoulder the funeral expenses of those who died. “For now, ang focus namin is two things. Number one, get our crew and passengers with their loved ones. Number two, those requiring medical attention as a result of this particular accident to have adequate medical attention,” Lester Ople, Lion Air lawyer, added in an interview over […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the country today as Tropical Depression “Liwayway” moves north-northwest direction. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bicol Region, Visayas, Northern Mindanao and Caraga in particular will experience this, with “Liwayway” estimated at 450 kilometers east of Daet, Camarines Norte or 325 east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes. “Liwayway” is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the […]
May develop into tropical storm within 24 hours (Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Liwayway” has slightly intensified as it moved in a west-northwest direction. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Liwayway,” which is located 335 kilometers northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar or 365 km east of Virac, Catanduanes, remains less likely to make landfall in the country but may develop into a tropical storm within 24 hours. PAGASA said the trough of “Liwayway” may […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, Sept. 2, were suspended in at least one area due to bad weather: Bacoor, Cavite – preschool to junior high school, public and private The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Tropical Depression “Liwayway” has slightly intensified as it moves in a west-northwest direction.
(Eagle News)–House Deputy Speaker for Finance Luis Raymund Villafuerte has confirmed he moved for the withdrawal of the 2020 General Appropriations Bill, saying the bill was “prematurely filed.” In justifying the withdrawal from the plenary of House Bill 4228 which was filed on Aug. 28 by the House committee on appropriations, Villafuerte noted that the presentation of the budget proposals of all government offices before the House panel “have yet to be completed at the time […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Metro Manila, Bataan, Zambales, Laguna, Batangas, Tarlac, Cavite, Bulacan and Rizal will experience moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds within the next 2 hours. PAGASA said the same conditions are being experienced in Mulanay, San Narciso, San Andres in Quezon; in Mabalacat, Angeles, Porac, Bacolor, San Fernando, Santo […]
At least two reported injured (Eagle News)–A private plane crashed in Calamba, Laguna on Sunday, Sept. 1. Two people were reportedly injured after the two-seater plane crashed at Agojo private resort in Purok 6, Miramonte Subdivision, Barangay Pansol around 3 p.m. The crash caused an explosion and a fire, a police report said. Authorities are still probing the incident.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is back in the country after his five-day visit to China, which the Palace described as “successful and highly productive.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador said the close relationship Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping “have been able to foster through the years” has enabled the two leaders to have “frank exchanges on the respective positions of our two countries with regard to our territorial dispute..” Panelo said in this area, both leaders agreed […]
TD “Liwayway” to remain over PHL Sea (Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Surigao del Sur as developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of TD “Liwayway” was 405 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan or 510 km east of Maasin City, Southern Leyte. “Liwayway” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Kabayan” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration made the announcement in its recent advisory. PAGASA had said once “Kabayan” exits PAR, it will intensify into a Tropical Storm while moving westward towards the southern China – northern Vietnam area once outside. As of 4 a.m., PAGASA said another LPA estimated at 515 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, is forecast to develop […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Sunday, Sept. 1, were cancelled due to the bad weather. Below are the cancelled flights, according to the Manila International Airport Authority. PAL EXPRESS 2P 2889/2890 (Manila-Ozamiz-Manila) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the low pressure area off Cagayan has intensified into Tropical Depression “Kabayan,” while another LPA, this time east of Surigao del Sur, is slated to develop into Tropical Depression “Liwayway” in 48 hours. PAGASA said […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Sunday, Sept. 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 35 kilometers northeast of Cortes at 7:48 a.m. Depth of focus was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
