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Portions of Luzon, Visayas under Signal No. 2 as TS “Paeng” slightly intensifies

(Eagle News) — Portions of Luzon and Visayas are under Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm “Paeng” slightly intensified on Friday, Oct. 28. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: LUZON: Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and the eastern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Presentacion, Lagonoy, Goa, San Jose, Tigaon, Iriga City, Saglay, Buhi) VISAYAS: Northern Samar and the northern portion of Eastern […]

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More areas under Signal No. 1 as “Paeng” intensifies into tropical storm

(Eagle News) — More areas are under Signal No. 1 as “Paeng” intensified into a tropical storm as it continued to traverse the Philippine Sea on Thursday, Oct. 27. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Luzon: Catanduanes, the eastern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu), and the eastern portion of Sorsogon (Prieto Diaz, Gubat, Barcelona, Bulusan, Santa Magdalena, Irosin, Juban, Casiguran, City of […]

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Signal No. 1 raised over parts of Visayas as “Paeng” slightly intensifies

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 has been raised over parts of Visayas as “Paeng” slightly intensified on Thursday, Oct. 27. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: northern portion of Eastern Samar (San Julian, Sulat, Taft, Can-Avid, Dolores, Maslog, Oras, San Policarpo, Arteche, Jipapad, City of Borongan) the eastern portion of Northern Samar (Lapinig, Gamay, Mapanas, Palapag, Laoang, Pambujan, Catubig, Las […]

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TD “Paeng” maintains strength as it traverses Philippine Sea

(Eagle News) — “Paeng” has maintained its strength over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the  center of Tropical Depression “Paeng” was estimated  at 725 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It is moving west southwestward at 15 km/h. From Friday until Saturday morning, moderate to heavy with […]

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Son of former Transportation Chief Tugade named acting MIAA general manager

(Eagle News)–The son of former Transportation Secretary Art Tugade has been named as acting general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority. Office of the Press Secretary Officer-in-Charge Cheloy Garafil confirmed on Wednesday, October 26, that Jose Arturo Maddela Tugade would be replacing outgoing MIAA general manager Cesar Chiong. The younger Tugade was also appointed CEO and member of the board of MIAA. The elder Tugade served under then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration.

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Philippines logs 1,121 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The Department of Health logged 1121 additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, October 26. According to Department of Health data, the additional cases pushed the COVID-19 tally to 3997941. Of these, 21325 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 6751. It was followed by Calabarzon with 3798, Central Luzon with 2234, Western Visayas with 1638, and Davao Region with 1344. Of […]

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LPA east of Eastern Visayas develops into tropical depression

TD “Paeng” moving west-northwestward slowly (Eagle News) — The low pressure area east of Eastern Visayas has developed into a tropical depression. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of Tropical Depression “Paeng” is so far 965 km east of Eastern Visayas. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and a gustiness of up to 55 km/h. “Paeng” is so far moving west northwestward slowly. […]

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4.8-magnitude quake strikes Ilocos Norte early Wednesday, Oct. 26

(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Norte early Wednesday, Oct. 26. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 5:39 a.m. It had an epicenter of 11 kilometers northeast of Nueva Era. The depth of focus was one kilometer. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity III- Laoag City, San Nicolas, and Pinili, Ilocos Norte Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Bangued, Abra; Pasuquin and […]

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No tsunami threat following 6.4-magnitude Abra earthquake: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has said there was no tsunami threat to the Philippines following the 6.4-magnitude Abra earthquake on Tuesday, Oct. 25. PHIVOLCS said, however, that “earthquakes of this size may generate unusual sea level disturbances that may be observed along coasts near earthquake epicenter of Abra province.” It said aftershocks were also expected. According to PHIVOLCS, the earthquake’s epicenter was seven kilometers northwest of Lagayan. It took […]

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DOT official: President set to issue EO making use of face masks in indoor areas voluntary

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos is set to issue an executive order making the use of face masks in indoor areas voluntary with some exceptions, Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco said on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Frasco said this was agreed upon during a Cabinet meeting earlier in the day. She said this was based on the Inter-Agency Task Force’s recommendation. Frasco said, however, that masks will still be required in public transportation and medical facilities. […]

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Several flights canceled as efforts to remove overshot plane on Mactan runway ongoing

(Eagle News) — Several flights have been canceled with Mactan Airport closed until midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The following flights are canceled, as efforts to remove a Korean aircraft that shot the airport runway are underway: Cebu Pacific DG 6715/6716 Cebu – Cagayan de Oro – Cebu 5J 563/564 Manila – Cebu – Manila 5J 126/127 Cebu – Bacolod – Cebu 5J 566/565 Cebu – Manila – Cebu 5J 601/602 Cebu – Davao – […]

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All tropical cyclone wind signals lifted as “Obet” traverses Philippine Sea

(Eagle News)–All tropical cyclone wind signals have been lifted as “Obet” continues to move westward over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, “Obet” is now located 240 kilometers west of Basco, Batanes. It is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall over any part of the country. PAGASA said under the influence of the surge of the northeast monsoon and the tropical depression, however, a marine gale warning remains in […]

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