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Justice secretary says he won’t interfere (Eagle News) — The son of Justice Secretary Crispin “Boying” Remulla was arrested by members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Juanito Jose Remulla III was nabbed for his alleged role in the importation of P1.3 million worth of high-grade marijuana or kush. The shipment was originally declared as containing “hooded sweaters” from California. In a statement, Remulla said he would not intervene […]
To be named “Neneng” if it enters PAR, PAGASA says (Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring two tropical depressions outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said of the two, one was so far specifically located 1,400 km east of Extreme Northern Luzon, and the other east of Southern Luzon. PAGASA said the one off Northern Luzon is forecast to move generally westward or west-northwestward in the next […]
(Eagle News) — “Maymay” has weakened into a low pressure area. However, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said today through tomorrow early morning, moderate to heavy with at times intense rains are expected over Cagayan, Isabela, and Apayao. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains are forecast over the rest of Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region. This was as “Maymay” was traversing the coastal waters of Casiguran, Aurora west southwestward […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation is exploring other cashless fare payment methods for commuter. The DOTr said the agency was threshing out issues that would allow commuters to use QR codes, credit cards and cellular phones, among others, in paying their fare in buses, rail lines and modernized jeepneys. The DOTr said other possible means of payment include the near-field communication system that would enable smart watch users to pay. So far, commuters can pay […]
Signal No. 1 still raised over 6 Luzon areas (Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Maymay” has maintained its strength as it remains almost stationary over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Signal No. 1, therefore, remains hoisted over the following six Luzon areas: Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Aurora Nueva Ecija the extreme northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta) including Pollilo Islands PAGASA said the center of the […]
(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over six areas in Luzon as Tropical Depression “Maymay” continues to move slowly over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Aurora Nueva Ecija, extreme northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta) including Pollilo Islands So far, “Maymay” is located 305 km east of Baler, Aurora, packing […]
(Eagle News) — A portion of the outer lane of Imelda Bridge along Ninoy Aquino Avenue is temporarily closed. According to the Light Rail Manila Corporation, the closure of the bridge linking Barangays La Huerta and Sto. Niño is until November 10. It would pave the way for the casting of concrete plinths and pedestals for the installation of tracks and the overhead catenary system of the LRT-1 Ninoy Aquino Station. Only one lane remains […]
(Eagle News) — “Maymay” maintained its strength as it moved over the Philippine Sea east of Aurora on Tuesday, Oct. 11. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, several Luzon areas remain under Signal No. 1 as a result. These are Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, and the extreme northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta) including Pollilo Islands. Today through tomorrow morning, moderate to heavy with at times intense […]
(Eagle News) — Classes on Tuesday, Oct. 11, were suspended in some areas due to Tropical Depression “Maymay.” Classes in the following areas in Cagayan have been suspended: Allacapan – all levels, public and private Aparri – all levels, public and private Buguey – all levels, public and private Camalaniugan – all levels, public and private Claveria – all levels, public schools Gattaran – all levels, public and private Gonzaga – preschool to senior high school Lal-lo – all levels, public […]
TD “Maymay” moving southwestward (Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 was raised on Tuesday, Oct. 11, over six areas in Luzon as the low-pressure area off Casiguran, Aurora developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone signal, with the center of TD “Maymay” 300 km east of Casiguran, Aurora. Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Aurora Nueva Ecija extreme northern portion of Quezon […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines has logged over 2,000 more COVID-19 cases. According to the Department of Health, the additional 2106 cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases to 3969987. Of these, 26014 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases, with 11767 in the last 14 days. It was followed by Calabarzon with 5339 cases, Central Luzon with 2698, Davao Region with 1398 and Western Visayas with 912. […]
(Eagle News) — The head of the Philippine National Police Custodial Center has been relieved from his post, PNP Chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said. According to Azurin, the relief of Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Ramillano would pave the way for an investigation of the brief hostage-taking of former Senator Leila de Lima in Camp Crame. De Lima was unharmed but the hostage-taker and his two alleged cohorts were killed in the incident on Sunday. […]
