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Typhoon Ulysses makes 2nd landfall in vicinity of Burdeos, Quezon

(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Ulysses” (international name Vamco) made its second landfall in the vicinity of Burdeos. Quezon at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, within an hour after it made its first landfall in the vicinity of Patnanungan, Quezon, according to the country’s weather bureau, PAGASA. With destructive and forceful winds of 150 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 205 km/h, “Ulysses” pummeled areas of Luzon previously hit by supertyphoon Rolly and […]

Typhoon “Ulysses” further intensifies, makes landfall in vicinity of Patnanungan, Quezon

(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Ulysses” has further intensified and has made landfall in the vicinity of Patnanungan, Quezon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal no. 3 is in effect over the southern portion of Quirino (Maddela, Nagtipunan), the southern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castaneda, Dupax Del Norte, Dupax Del Sur), Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, the northern and central portions of Quezon […]

“Ulysses” threatens Quezon-Aurora area; landfall over Calaguas Islands expected in 3 hours

(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Ulysses,” with international name “Vamco,” has continued to intensify as it threatened the Quezon-Aurora area on Wednesday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is in effect over the southern portion of Quirino (Maddela, Nagtipunan), the southern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castaneda, Dupax Del Norte, Dupax Del Sur), Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, […]

COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 401,416; recoveries at 362,217

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 401,000 mark on Wednesday, Nov. 11, after the Department of Health reported over 1,000 more cases. The DOH said of the 401,416 total cases, 31489 or 7.8 percent were active. Of these, 83.3 percent were mild, 9.4 percent asymptomatic, 4.6 percent critical, and 2.5 percent severe. Of the 1672 newly-reported cases, 1168 tested positive today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases today were Cavite with 100, […]

Palace suspends gov’t work in selected areas starting 3 p.m. today

Classes in public schools in NCR, Regions II, III, V, Calabarzon, Mimaropa and CAR also suspended (Eagle News)–The Palace on Wednesday, Nov. 11, suspended classes at all levels in public schools in some areas due to the inclement weather. Also suspended starting 3 p.m. today was government work in Regions II, III, V, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and Metro Manila, Memorandum Circular No. 82 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said. “However, those […]

Typhoon “Ulysses” intensifies further as it approaches Quezon-Aurora area

(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Ulysses” intensified further on Wednesday afternoon as it continues to approach the Quezon-Aurora area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is in effect over Metro Manila, the southern portion of Quirino (Maddela, Nagtipunan), the southern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castaneda, Dupax Del Norte, Dupax Del Sur), Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan,  Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, the northern and central portions of Quezon (General […]

PHL had talks for acquisition of COVID vaccines from Pfizer at lower prices – Amb. Romualdez

Says vaccines from other US pharma might also be available by early next year to PHL https://youtu.be/UmP4v5Lo2uU (Eagle News) — The Philippines has already coordinated with the United States government for the acquisition of the COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech which has recently shown promise in preventing COVID-19 infections. And Pfizer is even willing to sell the vaccines to the Philippine government at a much lower price — at around $5 per […]

Signal No. 3 raised over M. Manila, other areas as “Ulysses” intensifies into a typhoon

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 is now in effect over Metro Manila  as “Ulysses,” with international name “Vamco,” intensified into a typhoon on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from the National Capital Region, the southern portion of Aurora (Dipaculao, Baler, Maria Aurora, San Luis, Dingalan), the southern portion of Nueva Ecija (Bongabon, Gabaldon, General Tinio, Laur, Palayan City, Cabanatuan City, Santa Rosa, Peñaranda, Gapan City, San Leonardo, Jaen, […]

“Ulysses” further intensifies, nears typhoon category

(Eagle News)–“Ulysses has further intensified and is now nearing the typhoon category. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 is in effect over the central and southern portions of Quirino (Maddela, Cabarroguis, Aglipay, Nagtipunan), the central and southern portions of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Bambang, Kayapa, Dupax Del Norte, Dupax Del Sur, Aritao, Santa Fe, Alfonso Castaneda), the southern portion of Benguet (Bokod, Itogon, Tublay, La Trinidad, Sablan, Baguio City, Tuba), […]

#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Wednesday, Nov. 11

(Eagle News)–Classes were cancelled in some areas today, Nov. 11: Below is a list: Camarines Sur: all levels, public and private until Nov. 15. Gov. Miguel Luis Villafuerte said this was because the province was still without electricity, and some municipalities with unstable to no communication lines due to the damage wrought by “Rolly” Government work is also suspended until lifted due to “Ulysses.” Camarines Norte: all levels, public and private until this is lifted. […]

More areas under Signal No. 2 as “Ulysses” slows down over PHL Sea, maintains strength

(Eagle News)–More areas are under Signal No. 2 as “Ulysses” slows down over the Philippine Sea while maintaining its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila, the southern portion of Quirino (Maddela, Nagtipunan), the southern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Dupax Del Norte, Dupax Del Sur, Aritao, Santa Fe, Alfonso Castaneda), the eastern portion of Pangasinan (San Nicolas, San Manuel, Natividad, San Quintin, Umingan, Tayug, Santa Maria, Balungao, Asingan, Urdaneta City, […]

“Ulysses” intensifies into severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Ulysses” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 is in effect over the  central and southern portions of Quezon (Atimonan, Pagbilao, Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Unisan, Plaridel, Gumaca, Pitogo, Macalelon, General Luna, Catanauan, Mulanay, San Francisco, San Andres, San Narciso, Buenavista, Lopez, Guinayangan, Calauag, Tagkawayan, Quezon, Alabat, Perez) including Polillo Islands, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Burias and Ticao Islands, and […]