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Thunderstorm warning hoisted over Metro Manila, nearby provinces

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm warning has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other nearby provinces. In an advisory issued at 1:21 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds were expected over the National Capital Region, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Nueva Ecija and Cavite within the next two hours. So far, PAGASA said the same conditions were being experienced in Tuy, Balayan and Calaca in Batangas; and […]

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President Duterte to lead command conference on Typhoon “Ompong” today

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will lead a command conference on Typhoon “Ompong” on Thursday, Sept. 14. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the command conference will be held at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Operations Center in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City at 3 p.m. “Ompong” entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday, Sept. 12, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration to raise a Storm Signal Number One  […]

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PAGASA: “Ompong” to make landfall over Cagayan on Saturday, Sept. 15

(Eagle News) —  Typhoon “Ompong” is expected to make landfall over Cagayan on Saturday, Sept. 15, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its update past 11 a.m., PAGASA said “significant rains,” however, will be experienced in Isabela and Cagayan starting tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 14. PAGASA said the area that will experience the highest rainfall on that day was Aparri. Palawan, Zamboanga Peninsula, Western visayas and the National Capital Region may also experience […]

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UPDATED2: Cancelled flights from Thursday to Sunday

(Eagle News) — Authorities on Thursday, Sept. 13, announced the cancellation of flights due to “Ompong.” Based on information from the Manila International Airport Authority, the following Skyjet flights on Thursday, Sept. 13, were cancelled: M8 817: Basco – Manila M8 816: Manila – Basco In separate advisories, AirSwift and the Philippine Airlines said the following flights on Friday, Sept. 14, were also cancelled: T6 837: Manila-Basco (ETD 5:15; ETA 7:00) T6 838: Basco-Manila  (ETD 8:30; […]

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Duterte meets US envoy in Malacañang

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte and United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim had a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11. In a Twitter post, Kim said he and Duterte had an “excellent” meeting on “shared goals including defense priorities and economic partnership.” “Our alliance remains strong and iron-clad,” Kim said. The meeting between the President and Kim took place after Duterte lambasted  US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver […]

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UPDATED: Still no arrest warrant for Trillanes; Makati court gives senator, DOJ time to file pleadings first

Gives Trillanes, prosecution time to file pleadings first (Eagle News) — The Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 148 has given Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and the prosecution  time to file pleadings before it acts on the Department of Justice’s motion for the issuance of a warrant of arrest and a hold departure order against him. Atty. Mara Peralta, branch clerk of court, said Trillanes was given ten days from the issuance of the RTC order […]

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Trillanes names lawyers to represent him in Proclamation No. 572 court proceedings

(Eagle News)–Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday, Sept. 13, revealed the names of the lawyers who would represent him in legal proceedings stemming from the issuance of Proclamation No. 572. Trillanes said his lawyers  are former University of the Philippines College of Law Dean Pacifico Agabin, law professor Joselito Chan, former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay, and the senator’s chief legal counsel Reynaldo Robles. He called  them “the best legal minds in the country who are […]

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House leadership lauds Comelec decision to resched COC filing period

(Eagle News)—The House leadership has lauded the Commission on Elections’ decision to “accede to (their) request” for the rescheduling of the filing period of certificates of candidacy for the 2019 elections. “Now, we can buckle down to work and focus on deliberating the priority legislative measures of the President without the distractions of electoral campaign,” House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. said. “We expect more productive sessions ahead, with the end in view of completing […]

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit PHL from Sept. 16 to 18

(Eagle News)–Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit the Philippines from Sept. 16 to 18. The Department of Foreign Affairs in a statement said his visit was upon the invitation of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano. According to the DFA, the visit is “aimed at further building on the increasingly strong foundation of friendship between the Philippines and China.” It will also “again provide both sides an opportunity to take stock of infrastructure projects under […]

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UPDATED: Class suspensions for Thursday, Sept. 13

(Eagle News)–Classes on Thursday, Sept. 13, have been suspended in anticipation of the inclement weather to be brought about by typhoon “Ompong.” Below is a list: Apayao — all levels (public and private) Apalit, Pampanga — all levels (public and private) Albay — pre-school to high school Abra — all levels (public and private) Aurora — all levels (public and private) Arayat, Pampanga — all levels (public and private) Cagayan — all levels (public and private) Camarines […]

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QC suspends gov’t work, classes for Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15

(Eagle News)—The Quezon City government has suspended government work in the city on Sept. 14 and 15. Classes at all levels in public and private schools in the city were also suspended on those days. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has said Typhoon “Mungkhat” has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility as of 3 p.m.  

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Sereno still undecided on Senate run in 2019

(Eagle News)—-Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has yet to decide whether she will run for a Senate seat in 2019. Sereno made the remark after visiting Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in his office in the Senate on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Sereno later met with Senator Kiko Pangilinan, Liberal Party president. Sereno was in the list of possible   senatorial bets released by the opposition recently. She was ousted as Chief Justice via a quo warranto […]

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