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(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 16017 new COVID-19 cases from September 26 to October 2. According to recent Department of Health data, the country also logged 228 deaths. Of the figures, 35 took place in September 2022, three in July 2022, one in June 2022, four in February 2022, three in January 2022, and 182 in September 2021. The COVID-19 death toll is so far at 63042. Over 700, or 753, severe and critical […]
Paris, France | AFP | by Kelly MACNAMARA Climate change increased the rainfall from Hurricane Ian by more than 10 percent, according to a new quick-fire analysis, as one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the United States devastated parts of Florida. Ian “could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida history”, President Joe Biden said after the storm brought ferocious winds, turned streets into churning rivers that swept away homes and left an […]
(Eagle News) — A portion of Meralco Avenue in Ortigas, Pasig City will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, Oct. 3. According to the Department of Transportation, the temporary closure covering the front section of Capitol Commons up to the corner of Shaw Boulevard is to pave the way for the construction of the Ortigas and Shaw Boulevard Stations of the Metro Manila Subway Project. The temporary closure is in effect until 2028, the DOTr […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 3822 additional COVID -19 cases on Saturday, Oct. 1. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the total to 3951766. Active cases are at 29525. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 14299. Calabarzon ranked second, with 5634, followed by Central Luzon with 2958, Davao region with 1386 and Western Visayas with 763. Of the cities […]
(Eagle News)–Filipinos along the path of Hurricane Ian were advised by the Philippine Embassy in Washington to take the necessary precautions. In a statement, the embassy urged those concerned to monitor the movements of the storm and take all the necessary preparations. They were also urged to heed the warnings of local officials. According to the embassy, the hurricane is expected to “move farther inland across eastern South Carolina and central North Carolina over the […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Luis” is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, Sept. 29. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, so far, the center of the tropical storm was located 1090 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 75 kph near the center, and a gustiness of up to 90 kph. So far, though, PAGASA said Luis is unlikely […]
(Eagle News) — “Karding” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, in the next 24 hours, occasional monsoon rains are still possible over the western sections of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas. PAGASA said due to the southwest monsoon partly influenced by “Karding,” occasional gusts reaching strong breeze to near gale strength are also possible over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas until […]
PAGASA says monsoon rains still possible (Eagle News) — Storm signals have been lifted but monsoon rains are still possible, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, Typhoon “Karding” is now over the West Philippine Sea and has slightly intensified. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 170 kph. In the next 24 hours, then, occasional monsoon rains are […]
(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over parts of Luzon even as “Karding” slightly weakened. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the storm signal: The central and western portions of Pangasinan (Santa Barbara, Bayambang, Mangaldan, Dagupan City, Calasiao, San Carlos City, Basista, Urbiztondo, Mangatarem, Aguilar, Bugallon, Binmaley, Lingayen, Labrador, Sual, City of Alaminos, Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Agno, Burgos, Mabini, Dasol, Infanta, Malasiqui, Alcala, Bautista) […]
(Eagle News) — Signal No. 2 is still raised over parts of Luzon as “Karding” maintained its strength even as it moved farther away from the area. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the storm signal: The western section of Pangasinan (Bolinao, Bani, City of Alaminos, Anda, Sual, Labrador, Mabini, Agno, Burgos, Dasol, Infanta, Bugallon, Lingayen, Aguilar) the northern portion of Zambales (Santa Cruz, Candelaria, Masinloc, […]
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) Floyd Mayweather knocked out mixed martial arts fighter Mikuru Asakura in the second round on Sunday in Japan in the latest of the retired boxing great’s post-retirement exhibitions. The 45-year-old Mayweather floored his opponent with a right hand as his former welterweight foe Manny Pacquiao watched ringside in Saitama. The American Mayweather, who retired in 2017 with an unbeaten 50-0 record, afterwards dismissed any prospect of a fight with the similarly […]
Montreal, Canada (AFP) by Mathiew LEISER Powerful storm Fiona lashed into eastern Canada on Saturday, cutting power to thousands and washing houses into the sea as it pummeled the area with fierce winds and rains “like nothing we’ve ever seen,” police said. Two women were swept into the ocean in Newfoundland, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. One was rescued, and investigators were looking into the second case. Mayor Brian Button of Channel-Port aux Basques, […]
