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ITCZ affecting Southern Mindanao: PAGASA

(Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Southern Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms as a result. The rest of the country will have the same conditions. Flashfloods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms are possible, PAGASA said. PAGASA said the whole country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters.

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President Bongbong Marcos calls for continued ASEAN-US collaboration to combat maritime pollution, transnational crime

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos said the Philippines and the United States should continue their cooperation in fighting maritime pollution and transnational crime. In his intervention during the 10th ASEAN-US Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the President said the ASEAN “appreciates the US’ active advocacy and concrete projects supporting efforts to address transnational crime, terrorism, and human trafficking.” “We regard as of primary import Quad’s assurance of unwavering support for ASEAN unity and Centrality with the […]

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Philippines reports 1,232 additional COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The Philippines reported 1232 additional COVID-19 cases. According to the Department of Health, with the additional cases, the tally rose to 4,016,401. Of these, 17675 were active. The DOH said of the total cases, Metro Manila had the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks with 2,831 cases. It was followed by Calabarzon with 1,598; Western Visayas with 1,325; Central Luzon with 975; and Central Visayas with 862. There are […]

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President Bongbong Marcos invites Cambodia business execs to invest in Philippines

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos urged business leaders in Cambodia to “have a look at the opportunities that are available” in the Philippines. The President, who is in Phnom Penh to attend the 40th and 41st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Other Related Summits, made the pitch as he noted it appeared the “route that we have taken is taking the economy in the right direction.” “I do not talk about […]

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SC: 9,207 attended first day of 2022 bar exams

(Eagle News) — The first day of the 2022 bar examinations “went well and smoothly.” This is according to the Supreme Court, which quoted Supreme Court Associate Justice and Bar Examinations Committee chair Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa. “He is very pleased and hopes for the same results in the remaining Bar Exam days,” the high court said. According to the SC, 9,207 candidates attended the first day of the bar exams on Wednesday, Nov. 9. This […]

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ITCZ affecting Mindanao: PAGASA

(Eagle News) — The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, Visayas, Mindanao, Palawan, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains are possible. Batanes, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the shear line. Metro Manila and the […]

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Philippine economic growth accelerates by 7.6% in third quarter of 2022

(Eagle News) — Philippine economic growth accelerated by 7.6% in the third quarter of 2022. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the 7.6% growth reported in the July and September period is faster than the 7.5% growth reported in the second quarter. The PSA said the main contributors to the third quarter growth were the following: Wholesale and retail trade Repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, 9.1 percent Financial and insurance activities, 7.7 percent Construction, […]

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PSA revises second quarter economic growth to 7.5%

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Statistics Authority has revised the country’s second-quarter economic growth. In a statement, the PSA said second quarter gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7.5% instead of the 7.4% it earlier announced. The PSA said the revision was made following higher recorded growth in construction. The PSA said construction grew by 19.5%, and not 19.0% as earlier announced. Real estate and ownership of dwellings also rose to 4.4% from 3.9%, while manufacturing […]

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SC: 9,821 expected to take 2022 bar exams

(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday, Nov. 8, said over 9000 candidates are expected to take the 2022 bar exams. According to the High Court, of the 9,821, 5,947 will be taking the exam for the first time. Over 3,000–or 3,974—will be taking the exam for the second time. Some 253 applicants withdrew their petitions. The SC earlier reminded bar exam takers to install the right test software version to ensure “uninterrupted exam-taking.” […]

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NDRRMC: Reported fatalities due to “Paeng” now at 158

(Eagle News) — The number of reported fatalities due to “Paeng” has risen to 158. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council,  of the number, 63 fatalities were reported in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), 36 in Western Visayas and 33 in Calabarzon. Of the 153 reported deaths, 123 have been verified. The NDRRMC said damage to agriculture was pegged at P2.989 billion. Meanwhile,  damage to infrastructure was at […]

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Several Manila roads temporarily closed for bar exams

(Eagle News) — The Manila government has announced road closures around some universities in the city for the bar examinations. According to the local government, the temporary road closures take effect on Nov. 9, 13, 16 and 20. The southbound lane of Estrada street to Quirino street will be closed from 2 a.m. to 7 p.m. at De La Salle University on Taft Avenue. Meanwhile, the northbound lane will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to […]

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Philippines logs 6,346 new COVID-19 cases from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6

(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 6,346 new COVID-19 cases from October 31 to November 6. According to Department of Health data, daily average cases are at 907. An additional 243 verified COVID-19-related deaths were also recorded. Of these,  26 occurred from Oct. 24 to Nov. 6. The active number of severe or critical cases are at 640 as of November 6. According to the DOH, over 500, or 503, intensive care unit beds are […]

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