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(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro on Sunday, Aug. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 27 kilometers southwest of Looc at 5:10 a.m. Depth of focus was 24 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring an active tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said Typhoon “Krosa” was spotted 1945 kilometers east of extreme N. Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 175 kilometers per hour. “Krosa,” PAGASA said, is moving northwest slowly. Ilocos Region, the Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon will still […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies will prevail in parts of the country as the southwest monsoon affects Luzon and Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Ilocos Region, Zambales and Bataan will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslide due to scattered light to moderate rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to […]
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are so far affecting Metro Manila, Zambales, Bulacan, Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac particularly in Mayontoc, Capas, Bamban, San Jose and in General Nakar in Quezon. Light to moderate rains are also expected over Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Batangas. “The public and the disaster risk reduction and management offices […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Sherwin Gatchalian wants a comprehensive framework in place for e-vehicles before 2024 to ensure their sustainability. In a statement, Gatchalian, chair of the Senate committee on energy, noted that by 2024, the price of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles would be the same as EVs. “We have to ensure that the industry is alive and vibrant, so that when 2024 comes in, it will be easier for our consumers to adopt and switch […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Aug. 9, said he may reconsider the closure of small-town lottery operations. In a speech during the 118th anniversary of the Philippine National Police, Duterte said this was if he could be assured there would be no corruption. “But if I’m not satisfied and if the big guys are still there to manipulate the game, I will not allow it,” he said. Saying he could not stop gambling activities […]
(Eagle News)–Monsoon rains will persist in the country today, Saturday, August 10, as the southwest monsoon affects the entire Philippines. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, CALABARZON, Central Luzon, Batanes, and Babuyan Group of Islands will experience the monsoon rains, with possible flash floods or landslides due to a light to moderate with at times heavy downpour. The rest of Luzon, PAGASA said, will have […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Saturday, Aug. 10, were suspended in some areas due to the bad weather: Valenzuela-pre-school to senior high school Monsoon rains will persist in parts of the country today, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as the southwest monsoon affects the entire archipelago.
(Eagle News)–Rains are still expected in the country as the southwest monsoon continues to affect the Philippine archipelago. In its recent bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Batanes, Babuyan Group of Islands, Mindoro Provinces, and Palawan will particularly experience monsoon rains. Flash floods or landslides due to light to moderate with at times heavy monsoon rains are expected. Western Visayas and […]
(Eagle News)–Work in government offices in Metro Manila has been suspended effective 3 p.m. Also suspended effective that time, based on a memorandum issued by Malacañang and signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, are classes at all levels in both public and private schools in the National Capital Region. The Palace said the suspension was upon recommendation by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and “in view of the continuing inclement weather.” “However, […]
VP a no-show, sends lawyer instead (Eagle News)–The Department of Justice special panel of prosecutors began its preliminary probe into the sedition charges filed against Vice President Leni Robredo and others on Friday, Aug. 9. This was a day after Robredo asked that the deadline for her submission of a counter-affidavit be delayed pending her receipt of the supposed evidence the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has against her in connection with […]
(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall alert has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over Nueva Viscaya, particularly in Kayapa, Ambaguio, Bayombong and Bambang. Pagasa said this may persist for one to two hours. Light to moderate rains are also being experienced over Pangasinan, in all municipalities and cities except Bolinao, Anda, Agno, Sual, Burgos and Alaminos; and in Nueva Viscaya, particularly […]
