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4.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Ilocos Sur

(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Sur on Friday, May 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 10:38 a.m. The epicenter was eight kilometers southeast of Burgos. The depth of focus was one kilometer. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity V – Burgos, and City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur Intensity IV – Alilem, Cervantes, Gregorio Del Pilar, Galimuyod, Lidlidda, Banayoyo, Bantay, Caoayan, Quirino, […]

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PDEA: Over P12 million worth of imported shabu seized; one arrested

(Eagle News) — Authorities seized over P12 million worth of imported shabu in a controlled-delivery operation on Thursday, May 11, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said. According to PDEA,  the 42-year-old consignee of the P12,240,000 shipment that arrived at the Port of Clark on May 9 has been arrested. The shipment–which contained 1,808 grams of imported shabu, according to PDEA—had come from San Jose in the United States. PDEA said the PDEA Clark Inter Agency […]

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PHL economy posts 6.4% growth in first quarter of 2023

(Eagle News) — The Philippine economy posted a growth of 6.4% in the first quarter of 2023. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, this was the “lowest growth registered after seven quarters when the country started to recover from the pandemic in the second quarter of 2021.” The PSA said the following were the major contributors to the Philippine economy’s first quarter growth for 2023: Wholesale and retail trade repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, […]

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President Bongbong Marcos leaves for Indonesia to attend ASEAN Summit

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos on Tuesday, May 9, left for Indonesia to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit. The 42nd ASEAN Summit will be held in Labuan Bajo. The summit’s opening ceremony will be held on May 10. During the summit, the President is expected to push for long-term food and energy security efforts, the adoption of climate and disaster resilient technologies, among others. On May 11, the President is also […]

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PCG assists in oil boom placement in Bataan after dredger sinking

The PCG said MV Hong Hai 189 released approximately 30 to 50 liters of fuel and other mixed substances when it sank off Mariveles early Saturday, May 5, 2023./PCG/ (Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard has said it provided assistance in placing oil booms and absorbent bags off Mariveles, Bataan, where a vessel sank on Friday, May 5. Sierra Leone-flagged dredger MV Hong Hai 189 released approximately 30 to 50 liters of fuel and other mixed […]

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President Bongbong Marcos arrives in UK for King Charles III’s coronation

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has arrived in the United Kingdom to attend King Charles III’s coronation. The Presidential Communications Office said the President was welcomed by a representative of King Charles III. According to the PCO, while the President was at Gatwick airport, he made sure to speak with officials of the second busiest airport in the world. “Ito ay para makakalap ng mga ideya sa pagpapabuti ng operasyon ng mga airport sa Pilipinas,” the […]

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PAGASA monitoring LPA off Palawan

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Palawan. PAGASA said the LPA was so far 95 km east of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. It is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao. As a result, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in Palawan. Meanwhile, flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy […]

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5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Maconacon, Isabela

(Eagle News) — A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Isabela on Thursday, May 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 8:49 a.m. The epicenter was 15 kilometers northeast of Maconacon. The depth of focus was 42 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities Intensity V – Penablanca, Enrile, and Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Intensity IV – City of Batac, Ilocos Norte Intensity II – Pasuquin, Bacarra, and City of […]

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Plane overshoots runway in Isabela

(Eagle News)–A plane overshot a runway in Palanan Airport in Isabela on Wednesday, May 3. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said all the Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain aircraft’s  nine passengers were safely disembarked and attended to. The aircraft, which experienced the runway excursion at 10:13 a.m., was operated by Cyclone Airways. CAAP said the disabled airport was now parked at the ramp. Operations in the airport returned to normal at 11:23 a.m., CAAP […]

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PAGASA monitoring LPA off Davao City

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Davao City. PAGASA said it is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao and Palawan. The easterlies are also affecting the rest of the country. PAGASA said Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, and Central Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms as a result. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at […]

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Several flights canceled due to NAIA Terminal 3 power outage

(Eagle News) — Several flights were canceled on Monday, May 1, after a power outage hit Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The Manila International Airport Authority said as of May 1, 9 a.m., they were the following: Cebu Pacific (5J) 5J 504/503 Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila 5J 325/326 Manila-Daraga-Manila 5J 383/384 Manila-Cagayan-Manila 5J 196/197 Manila- Cauayan-Manila 5J 703/704 Manila-Dipolog-Manila 5J 637/638 Manila- Puerto Princesa-Manila 5J 911/912 Manila- Caticlan-Manila 5J 553/554 Manila-Cebu-Manila 5J 617/618 Manila- Panglao-Manila […]

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VP Sara Duterte is country’s caretaker during President Bongbong Marcos’ official visit to US

(Eagle News)–Vice President Sara Duterte is the country’s caretaker while President Bongbong Marcos is on official visit to the US. The President left for Washington DC on Sunday, April 30. The Department of Foreign Affairs has said he is expected to discuss the Philippine economic agenda and encourage American businessmen to invest in the Philippines. He is also slated to have bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden, during which defense and security are expected […]

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