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Japan gives Phivolcs real-time earthquake, tsunami monitoring systems

MANILA, Oct. 20 (PIA) – The government of Japan recently turned over to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Office (PHIVOLCS) a real-time earthquake and tsunami monitoring systems and a tsunami simulation database. Japanese Ambassador Kazuhide Ishikawa led the turnover to PHIVOLCS Director Renato Solidum, together with Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Assistant Secretary Raymund E. Liboro, and other officials. The monitoring systems are part of the Japan-funded Project for Improvement of Equipment for […]

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SSS to grant calamity assistance to ‘Lando’ affected members

QUEZON CITY, Oct. 20 — The Social Security Commission, the policy-making body of the Social Security System (SSS), has approved the grant of a calamity relief package for SSS members and pensioners affected by Typhoon Lando for calamity areas declared by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). SSS Assistant Vice President for Member Loans Boobie Angela A. Ocay said SSS members and pensioners residing in areas to be declared by the NDRRMC under […]

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COMELEC to scrutinize 130 presidential aspirants

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will conduct a preliminary conference for the 130 individuals who submitted certificates of candidacy for the presidency. Although most are obvious nuisance candidates, all would not be denied due process. The COMELEC will study said aspirants’ platform as well as capability to conduct a nationwide campaign. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/o3WY1c3II_U

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Airline execs meet regarding flight delays

The Manila International Airport Authority, local airline executives and other air navigation officials will conduct a meeting to address flight delays, in particular flight scheduling and air traffic management. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em> https://youtu.be/MWJWYFs-IhE

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DSWD aims for speedy delivery of relief to ‘Lando’- affected areas

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that all DSWD-Field Offices in areas affected by Typhoon Lando continue to repack relief supplies that can be immediately distributed to local government units (LGUs) when necessary. She said that aside from keeping the safety of affected families through continuous evacuation from hazardous areas, the goal of the Department is to also ensure that there are enough relief supplies and these reach the beneficiaries […]

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Kennon road and 28 others in CAR, Regions 2 and 3 closed to traffic

Twenty-nine (29) road sections are closed to traffic, eight (8) in CAR, seven (7) in Region II and fourteen (14) in Region III due to Typhoon “Lando”. Per monitoring report as of 6 AM of October 19, 2015 to Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, Kennon Road was ordered closed to traffic due to falling debris/landslides. Several other road sections in CAR remain not passable to all types of vehicles due to […]

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MMDA suspends number coding on Monday due to typhoon ‘Lando’

MANILA, Oct. 19 (PNA) –- Due to inclement weather brought about by typhoon “Lando,” the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday (Oct. 19) lifted the number coding scheme. If the number rule would be in effect, vehicles with plate numbers ending in 1 and 2 are not allowed in major thoroughfares from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The number coding scheme or the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) is a traffic decongestion strategy […]

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Gov’t continuously monitoring Typhoon Lando, says Palace official

MANILA, Oct. 19 — The national government is closely monitoring Typhoon Lando to ensure the safety of those in areas affected by the weather disturbance which has brought heavy rains and strong winds in northern Luzon. Typhoon (international name: Koppu), has made landfall in Aurora province on Saturday morning and has caused floodings and landslides. “Nananatiling nakatutok ang buong puwersa ng pamahalaan upang masiguro ang kaligtasan ng ating mga mamamayan na naninirahan sa mga lugar na apektado ng […]

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Weather bulletin no. 15: Typhoon Lando, issued at 5:00 p.m., October 18, 2015

SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #15 TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING: TYPHOON  “LANDO” Issued at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 18 October 2015 Typhoon “LANDO” continues to move slowly towards the Regions of Cordillera and Ilocos. Location of Center: (as of  4:00 p.m.) in the vicinityof Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya Coordinates: 16.2°N, 121.0°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 kph. Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 5 kph. Forecast Positions/Outlook: · 24 hour (Tomorrow afternoon): In the vicinity of Quirino, Ilocos […]

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Typhoon “Lando” continues to bring stormy weather in Luzon until Monday –PAGASA

MANILA, Oct. 18 (PNA) – Stormy weather will prevail in the next 24 hours in most parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, as typhoon “Lando” continues to move slowly toward the Cordillera and Ilocos regions, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said that as of 4 p.m. Sunday, the eye of typhoon “Lando” was located based on all available data, including the […]

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List of schools and areas that declare class suspension due to Typhoon Lando

No classes tomorrow, Monday, October 19,2015   NCR CLASS LEVEL Caloocan  ALL Levels Las Piñas  ALL Levels Makati  ALL Levels Malabon  ALL Levels Mandaluyong  ALL Levels Manila  ALL Levels Marikina  ALL Levels Muntinlupa  ALL Levels Navotas  ALL Levels Parañaque  ALL Levels Pasay  ALL Levels Pasig  ALL Levels Pateros  ALL Levels Quezon City  ALL Levels San Juan  ALL Levels Taguig  ALL Levels Valenzuela  ALL Levels REGION I (Ilocos) Ilocos Sur  ALL Levels Ilocos Norte  ALL Levels […]

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