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(Eagle News)–Several flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport were affected early Sunday, Jan. 22. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said nine flights were held at NAIA’s taxiway Charlie as departure personnel replaced a part of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that caused a glitch last January 1. Meanwhile, 38 flights waited for clearance delivery during the maintenance activity. The CAAP said the temporary shutdown of operations had to be implemented from 4:20 […]
(Eagle News)– President Bongbong Marcos likened the Philippines to grass that doesn’t want to get trampled on, as the government noted the Philippines’ precarious balancing act in considering bilateral relations with both China and the US. The Presidential Communications Office said the President made the statement in Davos, Switzerland, while interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. He made the comment as he noted that the Philippines was […]
Rest of Luzon affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News) — The shear line is affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeast monsoon is also affecting the rest of Luzon. Bicol Region, PAGASA said, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms as a result. Flooding or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Caraga and Davao Region, meanwhile, […]
The rest of Luzon also affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News) — The shear line is affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeast monsoon is also affecting the rest of Luzon. Bicol Region, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flooding or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains are possible. According to PAGASA, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, CALABARZON, […]
SC 1st division notes case vs her to ‘proceed independently’ (Eagle News) — The former chief of staff of former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile charged for her alleged role in the pork barrel scam was released from jail on Thursday, Jan. 19. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology said Gigi Reyes, who has been accused of helping amass P172.8 million in kickbacks through non-government organizations set up by Janet Lim Napoles, was released […]
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) – Nintendo’s first theme park outside of its native Japan will open in California next month, just weeks before Mario gets the big-screen treatment in a major new Hollywood film. Super Nintendo World will be part of Universal Studios Hollywood — an amusement park that is traditionally home to rides based on film and TV franchises from “Waterworld” to “Harry Potter.” But with the video game industry now eclipsing movies in […]
(Eagle News) — There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology made the statement following the 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Sarangani in Davao Occidental. According to PHIVOLCS, based on data provided by the Sea Level Monitoring Station in Mati City, Davao Oriental, no sea level changes were monitored. The quake hit 352 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 2:06 p.m. The following instrumental intensities were monitored: Intensity II – […]
(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos said in a World Economic Forum on Tuesday that the Philippines was expected to post a 7% economic growth in 2023. This is according to the Presidential Communications Office, which said the President made the remark in a presentation during the Country Strategy Dialogue in Davos, Switzerland. The President reportedly made the statement after citing an International Monetary Fund (IMF) projection of 2.7 percent for the 2023 global economic […]
(Eagle News) — An aircraft got stalled on a runway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The Manila International Airport Authority said the King Air aircraft stalled at Runway 13/31 at 10:05 a.m. today. The nine people on board—seven individuals and two crew members—were unharmed, MIAA said. They were immediately assisted by the MIAA Rescue Team. According to MIAA, the aircraft was successfully extracted at 10:43 a.m. Clearing operations were done […]
(Eagle News) — Classes on Tuesday, Jan. 17, were cancelled in some parts of the country due to the bad weather. Covered by the cancellations are the following: Catanduanes Bato: all levels, public and private Baras: all levels, public and private Gigmoto: all levels, public and private The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said it was monitoring two low pressure areas–one off Southern Leyte and the other off Palawan. The northeast monsoon is […]
(Eagle News) — Over 900 police colonels and generals have submitted their courtesy resignations following Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos’ appeal, Philippine National Police Chief Ronaldo Azurin Jr. According to Azurin, the PNP received their courtesy resignations through the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management. Azurin said this number represents 97.48% of 953 3rd-level police officials. The submissions came days after Abalos called on the high-ranking police officials to do the same as part of the […]
(Eagle News) — Several flights were cancelled on Monday, Jan. 16, due to the bad weather. According to the Manila International Airport Authority, the following flights are covered by the cancellation: PAL Express (2P) 2P 2932/2933 Manila-Basco-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration earlier raised a rainfall advisory over parts of Luzon and Visayas.
