(Eagle News) — Filmmaker Paul Soriano has been named presidential adviser for creative communications. Office of the Press Secretary officer-in-charge Undersecretary Cheloy Garafil made the announcement on Monday, Oct. 17. Soriano directed President Bongbong Marcos’ first State of the Nation Address in July. He also directed the President’s commercials when he was still running for the presidency. Soriano is set to take his oath later in the day.
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DOTr expects LRT-1 Cavite Extension project to be fully completed early next year
(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation on Monday, Oct. 17, said the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project will be completed early next year. According to the DOTr, as of August 2022, the overall progress rate is at 73%. The DOTr said the trackwork installation is so far 50% complete. The electromechanical work, such as the laying of rails and installation of the electrical system, as well as the construction of the five additional LRT-1 stations, […]
Philippines registers 2,321 new COVID-19 cases
(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 2,321 additional COVID-19 cases on Sunday, Oct. 16. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the tally to 3982965. Of these, 26003 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 10399. It was followed by Calabarzon with 5228, Central Luzon with 2745, Davao Region with 1429, and Western Visayas with 1222. Of the […]
“Neneng” exits PAR; all tropical cyclone wind signals lifted
(Eagle News) — All tropical cyclone wind signals have been lifted as “Neneng” exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to PAGASA, the center of the eye of Typhoon “Neneng” was estimated 335 km west northwest of Calayan, Cagayan or 375 km west of Basco, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h near the center and a gustiness of up to 150 km/h. “However, the trough of ‘Neneng’ and the convergence of […]
Philippines logs 2367 new COVID-19 cases
(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 2367 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, Oct. 15. According to t Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the 2367 new cases pushed the total to 3989629. Of the total cases, 2367 were active. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 10848, followed by Calabarzon with 5345, Central Luzon with 2796, Davao Region with 1422, and Western Visayas with 1161. Of the […]
Signal No. 3 raised over parts of Luzon as “Neneng” maintains its strength
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 has been raised over parts of Luzon as “Neneng” maintained its strength and is now moving away from Babuyan Islands. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: southern portion of Batanes (Basco, Mahatao, Uyugan, Ivana, Sabtang) Babuyan Islands Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is raised over the following: rest of Batanes The rest of Cagayan Apayao the northern portion of […]
Signal No. 2 raised over five Luzon areas as TS “Neneng” further intensifies
(Eagle News) — Signal No. 2 has been raised over parts of Luzon as Tropical Storm “Neneng” further intensified on Saturday, Oct. 15. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Apayao the northern portion of Abra (Tineg, Lacub, Lagayan) Ilocos Norte Signal No. 1, meanwhile, is raised over the following: The northern portions of Isabela the central […]
Philippines logs 2,459 new COVID-19 cases
(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 2459 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, Oct. 15. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the total cases to 3978354. Of these, 26399 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 11063, followed by Calabarzon with 5397, Central Luzon with 2864, Davao Region with 1446, and Western Visayas with 1089. Of the cities and provinces, […]
Six areas in Luzon under Signal No. 1 as TD “Neneng” traverses Philippine Sea
(Eagle News) — Six areas in Luzon are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression “Neneng” moved in a west-southwest direction over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands northern portion of Apayao eastern portions of Apayao (Luna, Santa Marcela, Flora, Pudtol, Calanasan) extreme northern portion of Isabela (Santa Maria, San Pablo, Maconacon) the […]
Signal No. 1 raised over parts of Luzon as “Neneng” slightly intensifies
(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 has been raised over parts of Luzon as “Neneng” slightly intensified but decelerated over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands the eastern portion of Apayao (Luna, Santa Marcela, Flora, Pudtol) the northern portion of Isabela (Santa Maria, San Pablo, Maconacon) PAGASA said, so far, the center of […]
Philippines logs 2,883 new COVID-19 cases
(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged over 2000 more COVID-19 cases on Friday, Oct. 14. According to the Department of Health, the 2883 additional cases pushed the tally to 3975884. Of these, 25293 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 11325. It was followed by Calabarzon, with 5429 new cases, Central Luzon with 2890, Davao Region with 1408 and Western Visayas […]
“Neneng” continues to maintain its strength as it moves in west-northwest direction
(Eagle News) — “Neneng” has continued to maintain its strength while moving west-northwestward. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of the tropical depression was so far estimated 1,015 km east of Extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 70 kph. PAGASA said the passage of “Neneng” may bring heavy rains over Northern Luzon beginning tomorrow. […]
