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New appointees to Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center announced

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Wednesday, Aug. 31, announced new appointments to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center. The following are the new appointees to the CICC, an attached agency of the Department of Information and Communications Technology: Alexander Ramos, Executive Director V; Mary Rose Magsaysay, Deputy Executive Director; Patricia May Abejo, Director IV; Rojun Hosillos, Director IV; and Alvin Miro Navarro, Director IV The CICC is mandated to formulate a national cybersecurity plan; […]

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“Gardo” meandering over PHL Sea but is unlikely to directly affect PHL weather conditions: PAGASA

(Eagle News) — “Gardo” is moving north northeastward and is now meandering over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the tropical depression, located 1,130 km east of extreme Northern Luzon, however, is unlikely to directly affect the weather condition in the country within the forecast period. It is also unlikely to directly affect sea conditions. PAGASA said “Gardo” is forecast to move generally northward or north northwestward throughout […]

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UN appeals for $160 mn to help worst hit in Pakistan floods

Geneva, Switzerland (AFP) The United Nations and the Pakistani government launched an emergency appeal for $160 million on Tuesday to help those hardest hit by the devastating floods in the country. The funds will provide 5.2 million people with food, water, sanitation, emergency education, protection and health support, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a video statement, calling the flooding a “colossal crisis”. The aid, covering the initial six months of the crisis response, will […]

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LPA east of Northern Luzon develops into tropical depression

Scattered rain showers to prevail over Calabarzon, Camarines Norte due to trough of TD “Gardo”  (Eagle News) — The low pressure area east of extreme Northern Luzon has developed into a tropical depression. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s weather update, however, no tropical cyclone wind signals are so far in effect because of Tropical Depression “Gardo” estimated  1,195 km east of that portion of Northern Luzon. “Gardo” is so far […]

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Ridge of high-pressure area extending over eastern parts of S. Luzon, Visayas: PAGASA

(Eagle News) — The ridge of a high pressure area is extending over the eastern sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected over Bicol region, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms will also prevail over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos […]

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Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, moderate to at times heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced over portions of Misamis Oriental (Claveria, Magsaysay, Lugait, Manticao), Bukidnon (Malitbog, Impasug-ong, Sumliao, Talakag, Kalilangan, Pangantucan, Valencia, ManoloFortich), portions of Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental (SapangDalaga, Ozamis, Tudela, Tangub), and Agusan del Norte (Carmen, Nasipit). The following conditions […]

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Philippines logs 3,126 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases. According to the Department of Health, the 3,126 new cases pushed the total to 3867071. Of the total cases, 31037 were active. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 12723. Calabarzon followed suit, with 7053 new cases in the last 14 days; Central Luzon with 4275; Western Visayas with 2247; Cagayan Valley with 1798. Of […]

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Philippines logs 3,580 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged over 3,000 more COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, Aug. 24. According to the Department of Health, the 3580 additional cases pushed the tally to 3864034. Of these, 30240 were active. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days with 13256. It was followed by Calabarzon with 7404, Central Luzon with 4382, Western Visayas with 2299 and Cagayan Valley with 1896. Quezon City logged the highest […]

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“Florita” exits PAR but gale warning still in effect over Northern, Central Luzon seaboards

Rains due to southwest monsoon to prevail over western sections of Luzon (Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm “Florita” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, however,  under the influence of the severe tropical storm and the prevailing southwest monsoon, a gale warning remains in effect over the seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon. In the next 24 hours, the southwest monsoon may also continue […]

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Euro hits new 20-year low as recession looms ever larger

London, United Kingdom | AFP | The euro dived to a new two-decade low against the dollar and European stock markets fell Tuesday as weak economic data raised fears of recession amid an energy crunch. The single currency tumbled to $0.9901, but later clawed back losses to return above parity with the dollar in afternoon trading as the greenback was hit by poor US economic data. The dollar had strengthened this week against other currencies […]

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Signal No. 3 still hoisted over some areas as “Florita” maintains strength, is now in vicinity of Alcala, Cagayan

(Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm “Florita” has maintained its strength and is now in the vicinity of Alcala, Cagayan. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, the following areas are under Storm Signal No. 3: The northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Adams, Dumalneg, Bangui, Burgos, Pasuquin, Vintar, Pagudpud, Carasi, Bacarra, Piddig) Apayao the southern portion of Babuyan Islands (Camiguin Is., Fuga Is., Dalupiri Is.) mainland Cagayan northeastern portion […]

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Gov’t work, classes at all levels in public schools in Metro Manila, five provinces suspended

(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has suspended government work and classes at all levels in public schools. The suspension which applies effective 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23 until Aug. 24 was made following a recommendation by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, which noted the “continuous heavy rainfall brought about by the southwest monsoon enhanced by Severe Tropical Storm “Florita.” The suspension  covers Metro Manila, and nearby provinces including Laguna, […]

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