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(Eagle News) — The Department of Budget and Management has approved the release of P3 billion for the Fuel Subsidy Program (FSP)], which aims to provide assistance to approximately 1.36 million drivers and operators who were affected by the series of oil price hikes. The Presidential Communications Office said the release of the funds was made upon the request of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in accordance with Special Provision (SP) No. 7 of the […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos reported a “fruitful outcome” from his participation in the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Presidential Communications Office said. The President said in the PCO statement that he joined 12 Leaders’-Level Meetings, including those with Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United States, and the United Nations. “In these meetings, I promoted and highlighted key interests in ASEAN, such as food and energy […]
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Office has ordered 15 million metal plates to be used for the production of license plates. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the metal plates will cover the current 13.2 million backlog for license plates for motorcycles and other motor vehicles. According to Mendoza, delivery of the items has already started. The backlog is, therefore, expected to be addressed by next year. “Humahabol na tayo kasi bumibilis na po […]
(Eagle News)–Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invited President Bongbong Marcos to visit his country next year when the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. The PM extended the invite during the Philippine-Canada bilateral meeting on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits at the Jakarta Convention Center, the Presidential Communications Office said. “Next year, we are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations. It will be celebrated. But […]
(Eagle News) — “Ineng” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the tropical depression is now estimated 1,240 km east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and has a gustiness of up to 70 kph. It is currently moving north northeastward at 20 kph. According to PAGASA, although the tropical depression is […]
(Eagle News)–Classes in some areas on Wednesday, Sept. 6, were cancelled due to bad weather. The following are covered by the cancellation: Basista, Pangasinan – Pre-school to senior high school, public and private schools Binmaley, Pangasinan – Pre-school to senior high school, public and private schools Calasiao, Pangasinan – Pre-school to senior high school, public and private schools Dagupan City, Pangasinan – all levels, public schools Lingayen, Pangasinan – all levels, public and private schools […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, Sept. 4, were canceled in some areas due to the rains caused by “Hanna” and the enhanced southwest monsoon. The following are covered by the cancellation: Alaminos, Pangasinan – preschool to senior high school, public and private schools Angeles City – all levels, public and private schools Atok, Benguet – pre-school to senior high school, public and private schools Baguio City – preschool to elementary, public and private schools Calasiao, Pangasinan […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over parts of Luzon as Typhoon “Hanna” slightly intensifies and moves closer to the coast of southern Taiwan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1, as a result, is raised over Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Islands, Calayan Island). The center of the eye of “Hanna” so far located 215 kilometers north northeast of Itbayat, PAGASA said, and the typhoon […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes as Typhoon “Hanna” slightly intensified and accelerated toward the sea east of Taiwan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the eye of “Hanna” is so far located 455 kilometers east northeast of Itbayat. “Hanna” is packing maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and has a gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is moving west northwestward at 15 […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement (PRISM), an association of rice traders, has vowed to continue working with the government to provide consumers with affordable and quality rice even if some stakeholders are not receptive to a recent executive order that effectively put a cap on the staple’s prices. “Maaari pong hindi maintindihan ng lahat sa simula pero eventually po sa sama-samang pagtutulong ng ating mga kasamahan sa industriya ng bigas ay mapapagtagumpayan din […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 has been raised over Batanes as Typhoon “Hanna” continues to move generally westward towards the sea east of Taiwan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the eye of “Hanna” is so far located 520 kilometers east northeast of Basco. “Hanna” is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and has a gustiness of up to 150 kph, and is moving westward at […]
(Eagle News) — “Hanna” has maintained its strength as it decelerated westward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that while it is less likely to directly bring heavy rainfall over the country throughout the forecast period, it will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. It said Typhoon “Saola” and Severe Tropical Storm “Kirogi” are also enhancing the southwest monsoon, and, as a result, will bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western […]
