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(Eagle News)–“Siony” is expected to intensify into a typhoon by tomorrow morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Babuyan Islands and Batanes with “Siony” located 360 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gustiness of up to 115 kph. It is moving west at 25 kph. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is in effect over […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Information and Communications Technology has expressed support for the National Telecommunications Commission’s initiative to streamline permitting requirements for the installation of fiber optic cables. In a statement, the department’s chief Gregorio Honasan II said it welcomes all initiatives that will complement the National Broadband Network that aims to build a government-owned broadband network “for better, more affordable and more extensive Internet connectivity in the country.” He said the department was currently […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine headline inflation increased to 2.5 percent in October from 2.3 percent the previous month bringing the year-to-date inflation this year at also 2.5 percent, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “Higher overall inflation was primarily brought about by the increase in the inflation of the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic beverages at 2.1 percent during the month, from 1.5 percent in September 2020,” the PSA said in its latest report. […]
(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Siony” has maintained its strength as it moved towards Luzon Strait. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes and Babuyan Islands. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is raised over the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Allacapan, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Pamplona, Sanchez-Mira, Claveria, Santa Praxedes), the northern portion of […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 has been raised over Batanes as “Siony” moves toward the Luzon Strait. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Services Administration said also under the tropical cyclone wind signal is the eastern portion of the Babuyan Islands, in particular Balintang Island, Babuyan Island, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island including their adjoining islets. PAGASA said Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is in effect over […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains in effect over portions of Cagayan and Babuyan Islands as “Siony” intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) and the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Balintang Island, Babuyan Islands, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island, including their adjoining islets) are under the tropical cyclone wind signal with “Siony” located 735 km east of Basco, […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte may suspend the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the comment in a television interview aired on Wednesday, Nov. 4. “But anyway, what I am saying is, there is no immediate rush for the President to decide because the notification we sent to the Americans gives them at least one year leeway before it’s abrogated,” Roque said. The President ordered the suspension […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the immediate repair of the water system in Catanduanes which had been severely hit by super typhoon Rolly which had pummeled the province with Haiyan-like winds and rains on Sunday. Duterte ordered the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to fix this water system in Catanduanes where “Rolly” (international name Goni) first made landfall on Sunday, Nov. 1. “I’m directing LWUA to help. Go there and repair. […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 388,000 mark on Wednesday, Nov. 4, after the Department of Health reported 987 more cases. This is the lowest number of additional cases reported in a day since July. According to the DOH, of the 388,137 total cases, 8.2 percent or 31679 were active. Of these, 82.6 percent were mild, 10.1 percent asymptomatic, 4.7 percent critical, and 2.6 percent severe. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases […]
(Eagle News)–Three senior police officials are on the shortlist of candidates for the next Philippine National Police chief submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, however, did not identify who the three police officials were. He said the names were submitted through a Napolcom resolution, which means the submission of the three was a decision of the body. PNP Chief Camilo Cascolan is slated to retire on Nov. 10. President Duterte, however, may […]
(Eagle News)–“Siony” has maintained its strength as it continued to move slowly over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) and the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Balintang Isl., Babuyan Island, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island including their adjoining islets) with “Siony” located 755 km east of Basco, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 has been raised over parts of Luzon as “Siony” continues to move slowly over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) and the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Balintang Island, Babuyan Islands, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island including their adjoining islets) are under the tropical cyclone wind signal with “Siony” estimated 700 km east of Basco, Batanes, […]
