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JUST IN: 5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Cagayan

(Eagle News) — A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan on Monday, Nov. 7. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 1:34 p.m. PHIVOLCS said the epicenter was one kilometer northwest of Dalupiri Island. The depth of focus was 54 kilometers. According to PHIVOLCS, the following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity III – Luna, Apayao; Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte Intensity II – Lal-lo, Buguey, Lasam and Peñablanca, […]

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NDRRMC: Reported fatalities due to “Paeng” now at 155

(Eagle News)– The number of reported fatalities due to “Paeng” has risen to 155. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, of the 155 dead, 121 have been verified. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao had the most number of fatalities with 63, followed by Western Visayas with 32, and Calabarzon with 20. The NDRRMC said 129 have been reported injured. Meanwhile, damage to agriculture due to “Paeng” rose to P2.788 […]

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SC to 2022 bar examinees: Install correct software version to ensure “uninterrupted examination-taking”

(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court on Saturday, November 5, reminded those slated to take the bar exams in November to ensure they have the correct software version installed. 2022 Bar Examinations Chair Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa issued the reminder in Bar Bulletin No. 12 S. 2022 to “ensure uninterrupted examination taking.” The bulletin said the following are the versions of Examplify required for each operating system: For Windows OS – Examplify Version 2.9.6 For Mac […]

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Reported fatalities due to “Paeng” now at 150

(Eagle News) — The number of reported fatalities due to “Paeng” has risen to 150. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, of the 150 reported, 94 have been confirmed. Of the deaths, 63 were reported from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, 33 from Calabarzon and 29 from Western Visayas. Damage to infrastructure was at P2.833 billion. According to the NDRRMC, “Paeng” left P2.4 billion worth of damage in agriculture. Bicol […]

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Cloudy skies, scattered rain showers expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and scattered rain showers are expected in parts of the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Bohol, Lanao del Sur, and Maguindanao, in particular, will experience these conditions. The weather bureau said the conditions were due to the trough of the low pressure area (formerly “Queenie”) estimated 420 km east of General Santos City. Flash floods or […]

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State of calamity declared over four regions due to “Paeng”

(Eagle News) — A state of calamity has been declared over four regions–Calabarzon, Bicol Region, Western Visayas and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao—due to “Paeng.” President Bongbong Marcos made the declaration by virtue of Proclamation No. 84. The state of calamity shall remain in effect for six months unless lifted by the President. In making the declaration, the President noted the “loss of lives, destruction of property, damage to agriculture and critical infrastructures, […]

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Cloudy skies, rain showers expected in parts of the country

(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rain showers are expected in parts of the country on Wednesday, Nov. 2. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Eastern Visayas, Caraga and Davao Region will experience the conditions due to the trough of the low pressure area (formerly “Queenie”) estimated 355 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains are also possible. […]

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“Queenie” now a remnant low, may dissipate in next 12 hours: PAGASA

(Eagle News) — “Queenie” has weakened into a remnant low. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the remnant low, however, may bring light to moderate with at times heavy rains over Caraga and Davao Oriental. PAGASA said the low-pressure area was so far estimated 420 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is moving northwestward at 20 km/h. “This remnant low will continue moving generally northwestward and may dissipate in […]

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“Queenie” weakens into a tropical depression

(Eagle News) — “Queenie” has weakened into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, however, said light to moderate with at times heavy rains are likely over Caraga and Davao Oriental, with “Queenie” estimated 490 km east of Davao City or 425 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and a gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It […]

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PNR offers special trips on Tuesday, Nov. 1, but no full operations yet

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Railways is offering special trips on Tuesday, Nov. 1. However, the PNR said full operations are not yet possible following the onslaught of “Paeng.” The PNR said the following trips are being offered: Tutuban to Alabang – 5:36 AM; 6:36 AM; 7:06 AM; 8:06 AM; 9:06 AM; 10:06 AM; 11:06 AM Alabang to Tutuban – 7:12 AM; 8:02 AM; 8:42 AM; 9:42 AM 10:32 AM; 11:32 AM Binan to […]

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Rains expected in parts of Philippines as TS “Queenie” traverses Philippine Sea

(Eagle News) — Rains are expected in parts of the country as Tropical Storm “Queenie” moves westward over the Philippine Sea east of Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of the tropical storm was estimated 490 km east of Davao City. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and a gustiness of up to 80 km/h. It is moving westward at 20 km/h. […]

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14 areas under Signal No. 1 as “Paeng” re-intensifies into a severe tropical storm

(Eagle News) — “Paeng” has re-intensified into a severe tropical storm as it continues to traverse the West Philippine Sea on Monday, Oct. 31. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over portions of Luzon. The following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: The southern portion of Ilocos Norte (Badoc, Pinili, Banna, Nueva Era, City of Batac, Paoay, Marcos, Currimao, Dingras, Solsona, […]

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