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Davao City to extend financial help to typhoon Nona affected areas

Members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod ng Dabaw today passed a resolution to enact an ordinance granting P11-Million-financial assistance to the municipalities of  Sorsogon and Oriental Mindoro which were hardest hit by  typhoon Nona. The ordinance was acted immediately by the city councilors following the special session sought by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for coming up with a legal basis to provide financial help to areas where typhoon Nona wreaked havoc. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chair of the […]

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President Aquino to visit typhoon ravaged town in Oriental Mindoro

President Benigno S. Aquino III will visit today, December 23 the town of Pinamalayan and conduct aerial inspection of other areas badly hit by Typhoon Nona in Oriental Mindoro. OrMin Governor Alfonso V. Umali will received the President upon arrival and briefed him on the extent of the damage in the province. Pinamalayan bore the brunt of the typhoon with about 15,800 families evacuated before and during the height of typhoon Nona. Three persons were […]

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Aquino signs P3-T national budget; social services to get largest allocation

The President signed Tuesday the P3.002 trillion 2016 General Appropriations Act (GAA), setting a record for the administration in creating a budget that is vastly different from the budgets that were created before President Aquino’s term. “With this budget, we have doubled the national budget since 2010 and we are providing the largest sectoral allocation to social services. This budget also caps the administration’s record of enacting the budget in time for a perfect six […]

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MIAA implements new traffic scheme going to NAIA Terminal 3

Airport authorities on Monday announced the implementation of a new traffic scheme around Circulo Del Mundo to facilitate better traffic for passengers going to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. This came after the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) kicked off the trial period of the said traffic scheme last week as it was observed to have cut travel time. Under the new scheme, the innermost lane of the said […]

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PAGASA to public: Conserve water and use it wisely

After the severe floods and storms last week, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) continue to remind Metro Manila settlers to still conserve water. According to PAGASA, the overflow of Angat Dam can supply enough water in Metro Manila and to nearby provinces in the midst of the El Niño effect. However, the public are advised to conserve water and not to waste it so the supply of water until drought season […]

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Death toll of typhoon Nona, exceeded – NDRMMC

The number of casualties with the onslaught of Typhoon Nona is expected to increase, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. According to NDRRMC, there are already 40 confirmed people who have died due to typhoon Nona. However, the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Interior and Local Governement (DILG) are still verifying the large number of casualties. The NDRRMC also said that it has yet to validate the other reported casualties. […]

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David files another disqualification case Vs Duterte

One petition has been filed before the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on Monday, December 21 that questioned the legalization of candidacy of presidential aspirant Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. The petition was made by Rizalito David, the same petitioner who also filed one disqualification case against presidential aspirant Grace Poe-Llamanzares before the Senate Electoral Tribunal. David requested the COMELEC to dismiss Duterte’s substitution of Martin Diño and to declare it as null and void.

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PAL cancels flights to Surigao, Legazpi

The Philippine Airlines cancelled several of its flights to Surigao and Legazpi due to the inclement weather. For the list of cancelled flights, please see the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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LTFRB warns taxi drivers

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) warned taxi drivers to not turn away passengers during the holiday season specially during peak hours. Commuters are asked to report said taxi drivers so that the appropriate penalties can be applied against them. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/_likDVp64pQ

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Electricity returns in Northern Samar

According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), after the ravage of “Nona”, several areas in northern Samar now have electricity once again after repairs were completed. NGCP added that other areas are still undergoing repairs. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/XzpLcikgtug

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DOH places hospitals in white alert

The Department of Health (DOH) placed hospitals all over the country under white alert during the holiday season as incidents of cold-related diseases are on the rise like cough, the common cold and fever. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/DlGWH_BmAf8

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COMELEC faces 10 million biometric backlog

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) admitted that it is facing a new challenge when it announced that it has a 10 million backlog on biometrics ID. But said commission reiterated that voters can still exercise their right of suffrage without said ID. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/IjtNFTYuBZ0

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