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“Amang” maintains its strength; Signal No. 1 hoisted over several areas

(Eagle News)–“Amang” maintained its strength on Monday, Jan. 21, as it hovered  over the eastern seaboard of Eastern Samar. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., “Amang” was located 40 kilometers north northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar or 45 kilometers east southeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 60 kilometers per hour, […]

In photos: Cotabato residents arrive in droves to vote in BOL plebiscite

(Eagle News)–In these pictures taken by Eagle News reporter Jerold Tagbo, Cotabato residents are seen arriving in droves in polling precincts to vote in the Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite. President Rodrigo Duterte himself had vouched for the ratification of the BOL in a speech in Cotabato days before the plebiscite, saying it was the only way peace could be attained in Mindanao.

House justice panel approves bill lowering age of criminal liability

(Eagle News)–The House of Representatives justice panel approved on Monday, Jan. 21, approved a bill seeking to lower the age of criminal liability from 15 years old to nine years old. The approval came despite opposition from Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas. In a previous statement, House Speaker Gloria Arroyo said she would move for the approval of the bill in support of President Rodrigo Duterte’s request. The approval came after children aged 4 to 15 […]

Cancelled flights on Monday, Jan. 21

(Eagle News)–Several flights were cancelled on Monday, Jan. 21, due to the bad weather brought by “Amang.” Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: DG 6177: Manila-Masbate DG 6178: Masbate-Manila

Duterte visits wake of Henry Sy Sr. in Taguig

(Eagle News)—-President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, Jan. 20, visited the wake of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr. in Taguig. In a statement, the Palace said the President arrived at The Heritage Park at 10:50 p.m. He was accompanied by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr., presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo,  and former Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go. “The President then expressed his sincerest condolences to Sy’s family,” the […]

Class suspensions for Monday, Jan. 21

(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in several areas on Monday, Jan. 21, due to the bad weather brought by Tropical Depression “Amang.” Below is a list: Maasin, Leyte- preschool to primary level, public and private Ormoc, Leyte – preschool to senior high, public and private Palo, Leyte – elementary to high school Tacloban City, Leyte – all levels, public and private Masbate – all levels, public and private Biliran – all levels Camarines  Sur – all […]

Palace congratulates Pacquiao for win over Broner

(Eagle News)—The Palace on Sunday, Jan. 20, hailed Senator Manny Pacquiao, who retained the WBA welterweight title after beating Adrien Broner in a much-anticipated boxing match in Las Vegas. “The Palace is one with the entire Filipino people in celebrating (Pacquiao’s) successful WBA welterweight title defense over American (Broner) ,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. According to Panelo, while Pacquiao was 11 years older than his opponent, “the 40-year-old ‘Pambansang Kamao’ displayed his vintage form […]

Pacquiao defeats Broner by unanimous decision; retains WBA title

(Eagle News)–Manny Pacquiao retained the WBA welterweight title on Sunday, after beating Adrien Broner in the much-anticipated fight in Las Vegas. The forty-year-old Pacquiao, who was aggressive from the start, was declared the winner by unanimous decision: 116-112, 116-112 and 117-111. In an interview, Pacquiao said his journey as a boxer continued, and said he would fight Floyd Mayweather should he agree to do so. Mayweather, however, who watched the match, did not comment. Interviewed […]

TD “Amang” slightly accelerates as it moves closer to Caraga

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Amang” has slightly accelerated as it moved closer to the Caraga region. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of “Amang” was located 165 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur or 280 kilometers east southeast of Surigao City in Surigao. “Amang” is packing maximum sustained words of 45 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 60 kilometers per […]

Arroyo moves to lower age of criminal liability

(Eagle News)—-House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will move for the passage of a bill that will lower the age of criminal liability. Arroyo’s statement said House Justice Committee chair Salvador  Leachon will hold a committee hearing on pending bills that seek the same on January 21 at 10 a.m. These include House Bill No. 505 filed by Tarlac Representative Victor Yap, which aims to lower the age of criminal liability to nine years old, and House Bill No. […]

TD “Amang” maintains its strength as it slightly accelerates

Signal No. 1 hoisted over several areas (Eagle News)—-Tropical Depression “Amang” maintained its strength as it slightly accelerated on Sunday, Jan. 20. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Amang” as of 4 a.m. was located 486 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. The weather bureau said it was packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 60 […]

LPA east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur develops into tropical depression

Signal No. 1 hoisted over several areas due to “Amang” (Eagle News)—The low pressure area east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur has developed into a tropical depression, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its 11 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said tropical depression “Amang” was located 580 kilometers east southeast of Hinatuan as of 10 p.m., and is expected to make landfall over Surigao del Norte mainland and Siargao Islands between tomorrow afternoon […]