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(Eagle News) — Reported deaths due to inclement weather in parts of the country have risen to 17. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said of the figure, five were reported in Bicol, four each in Zamboanga and Northern Mindanao, three in Eastern Visayas, and one in Davao. The NDRRMC said two people have been reported missing. Meanwhile, seven were reported hurt. A total of 523,991 people were affected in Cagayan, Central Luzon, […]
(Eagle News) — The Light Rail Transit Authority on Thursday, Jan. 12, said the proposed fare hikes for both the Light Rail Transit lines 1 and 2 will still go through a process. The LRTA made the statement after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approved the LRTA’s proposed additional P2.29 boarding fare and 21 centavos for every kilometer on both LRT lines. In making the proposal, the LRTA said the current boarding fare […]
(Eagle News) — A heavy rainfall warning has been raised over parts of Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, an orange warning level, in particular, is hoisted over Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte. This means flooding and landslides are “threatening” in low-lying and mountainous areas. A yellow rainfall warning, meanwhile, is raised over Lanao del Norte (Linamon, Matungao, Maigo, Poona Piagapo, Pantao Ragat, Munai, Tangcal, Kolambugan, Magsaysay), Misamis Occidental […]
(Eagle News) — Several flights were cancelled on Wednesday, Jan. 11, due to bad weather. According to the Manila International Airport Authority, the cancellation covers the following: AirAsia Z2 651 Manila-Zamboanga – diverted to Davao Z2 652 Zamboanga-Manila Cebgo DG 6839/6840 Manila-Del Carmin-Manila Cebu Pacific (5J) 5J 852 Zamboanga-Manila 5J 853/854 Manila-Zamboanga-Manila 5J 855/856 Manila-Zamboanga-Manila 5J 859/860 Manila-Zamboanga-Manila PAL Express (2P) 2P 2994 Zamboanga-Manila 2P 2997/2998 Manila-Zamboanga-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. According to PAGASA, Bicol Region, Visayas and Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rain howers and thunderstorms due to the LPA and the shearline affecting the eastern sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas. Flooding or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Quezon, Marinduque, and Oriental Mindoro, […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace has said former Department of National Defense (DND) officer-in-charge Jose Faustino Jr. knew of the change of leadership in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Palace issued the statement after Faustino said he learned about the oath-taking of General Andres Centino as the new AFP chief “only from news and social media,” prompting his resignation last week. According to Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil, Faustino “knew of the […]
(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos has appointed Cheloy Garafil as secretary of the Presidential Communications Office. The PCO said Garafil, a lawyer, took her oath before the President. Garafil served as officer-in-charge of the Office of the Press Secretary before she was appointed. Prior to this, she served as chair of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, and as Department of Justice prosecutor.
(Eagle News) — Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. is the new secretary of the Department of National Defense. According to the Presidential Communications Office, Galvez has already accepted the post offered by President Bongbong Marcos. The offer came following DND officer-in-charge Jose Faustino Jr.’s resignation as DND officer-in-charge. The Palace did not say the reason behind Faustino’s resignation. Galvez served as chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines under […]
(Eagle News)–Almost 600 police generals and colonels have already filed their courtesy resignations, Philippine National Police chief General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said on Monday, Jan. 9. Their submissions came days after Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos urged the specified PNP officials to do the same as part of the government’s efforts to rid the national police force of police scalawags. Abalos had said a five-man team would review the resignations. If a police official was found […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has secured business pacts with China for lower fertilizer prices, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. The PCO said in a release that two Chinese fertilizer manufacturing companies have signed a cooperation agreement with the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) for this. In the release, the President noted that the cost of agricultural inputs, especially fertilizers, has “become prohibitive and unaffordable for our local farmers.” He said providing an affordable and […]
(Eagle News) — Classes on Friday, Jan. 6, were cancelled in some areas due to the bad weather. The cancellation covers the following: Brooke’s Point, Palawan — All levels (public and private) Calamba, Laguna — All levels (public and private) Famy, Laguna — All levels (public and private), work Paete, Laguna — All levels (public and private) Malolos, Bulacan— All levels (public and private) Marilao, Bulacan — Elementary to High School levels Taytay, Rizal— Pre-school […]
(Eagle News) — Inflation accelerated to 8.1% in December 2022, Philippine Statistics Authority data showed. According to the PSA, this is a 0.1 increase in acceleration from the 8.0 percent recorded in November 2022. “This is the highest inflation rate reported for 2022 and the highest since November 2008,” the PSA said. The higher inflation was primarily brought about by the faster year-on-year growth rate in the index of food at 10.2 percent, from the […]
