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DOTr: Free MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR rides during select hours for gov’t workers on Sept. 19

(Eagle News)–Government workers can use the Metro Rail Transit-3, Light Rail Transit-2, and Philippine National Railways free of charge during select hours on September 19. According to the Department of Transportation, this was in celebration of the month-long Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. “The free rides offered to our government workers in our major rail lines is the (DOTr) way of honoring them. These civil servants give important contributions and perform an indispensable role in nation-building,” […]

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Alaska braces for worst storm in a decade

Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Alaska was battening down Friday for what is slated to be the US state’s worst storm in more than a decade, as the remnants of Typhoon Merbok barreled through the Bering Sea, threatening major flooding and hurricane-force winds. Residents on Alaska’s western coast were urged to brace for potentially the “worst coastal flooding in nearly 50 years,” the National Weather Service (NWS) warned in a tweet on Thursday. Merbok, now […]

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Philippines logs 2,619 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippines has logged 2619 more COVID-19 cases. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the COVID-19 tally in the country to 3916162. Of these, 26363 are active. The DOH said Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 10,000. It was followed by Calabarzon with 3800, Central Luzon with 2299, Davao Region with 1251, and Western Visayas with 1017. Of […]

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PHL gov’t allots P74.4 billion for Bangsamoro for 2023, pushes legislation for BARMM elections in 2025

  (Eagle News) – The Philippine government is allotting P74.4 billion to the Bangsamoro region for next year and is pushing crucial legislation that would facilitate the elections in the region in 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., said. In his speech during the inauguration of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), Marcos also urged the passing of crucial legislation on taxation and fiscal policy in the region. The President assured Bangsamoro leaders of his government’s commitment […]

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Typhoon “Nanmadol” enters PAR

(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Nanmadol” has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the typhoon entered PAR at 5:40 p.m. It will be called “Josie” while inside PAR. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon is affecting the western sections of Southern Luzon and of Visayas. In a 4 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Western Visayas, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, and Oriental Mindoro will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers […]

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Prices soaring everywhere: from beans in Brazil to pork in China

Paris, France (AFP) by Coline DACLIN Consumers and businesses around the world are facing steeper prices for everything from Mexico’s beloved tortillas to the aluminium cans used by beer companies. Inflation jumped after countries emerged from Covid lockdowns and it has soared since Russia invaded Ukraine, with the IMF expecting consumer prices to rise by 8.3 percent globally this year. Here is a look at how higher prices are affecting the world:   – Fuel […]

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Putin hails ‘new centres of power’ at summit with Asian leaders

  Samarkand, Uzbekistan (AFP) Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the growing influence of “new centres of power” on Friday at a summit with Asian leaders including China’s Xi Jinping. “The growing role of new centres of power who cooperate with each other… is becoming more and more clear,” Putin told the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in ex-Soviet Uzbekistan. “We are open to cooperation with the entire world,” Putin said. “Our policy is […]

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Major fire in skyscraper in China’s Changsha city: state media

Beijing, China (AFP) A major fire broke out in a skyscraper in the central Chinese city of Changsha, state media reported Friday, adding that the number of casualties was “currently unknown”. “Thick smoke is spewing from the site, and several dozen floors are burning ferociously,” state broadcaster CCTV reported. “Firefighters have begun work to extinguish the flames and conduct rescues at the scene,” it added. The blaze consumed a tall building that housed an office […]

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PBBM hopeful PHL emerging from pandemic difficulties, to link up with economic partners in NY trip

Pres. Marcos Jr., to meet with various CEOs, economic partners after UN General Assembly speech (Eagle News) – Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr., said that he expects that the country would “finally begin to emerge” from the difficulties of the pandemic that have hounded the country since 2020. The 65-year old Philippine leader said that he is going to work hard on the country’s economy, which in his view is very much based on agriculture. […]

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Southwest monsoon affecting S. Luzon, Visayas, W. Mindanao: PAGASA

(Eagle News) — The southwest monsoon is affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and the western section of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain […]

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Legend Federer hails ‘incredible adventure’ as he announces retirement

  Geneva, Switzerland (AFP) Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week’s Laver Cup after admitting on Thursday his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career. “The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event,” he said in a statement on social media. The 41-year-old winner of 20 Grand Slam titles has been out of action since a quarter-final loss […]

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Severe Tropical Storm “Nanmadol” forecast to enter PAR tonight or tomorrow

(Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm “Nanmadol” may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility tonight or tomorrow morning. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, once inside PAR, it will be given the domestic name “Josie.” The weather bureau said so far, “Nanmadol” was located 1,760 km east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. It’s packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 135 kph. […]

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