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(Eagle News)–There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the advisory early Tuesday, Oct. 20, after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Alaska. US agencies pegged the magnitude at a higher 7.5. The quake hit 92 kilometers from the city of Sand Point. It had a depth of 40 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey. A tsunami alert was issued covering much of Alaska, including the Alaska Peninsula […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Oct. 19, defended Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, noting he was too rich to even be corrupt. The President made the statement after he railed against what he said was continued corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways in a public speech on Oct. 14. In his speech on Monday, the President said he believes “ang problema nasa ibaba.” “Malakas pa rin hanggang ngayon. Sa […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, said that Major General Joevic Ramos, the former PNP director for comptrollership who was among those severely injured in a March 5 helicopter crash in Laguna, has passed away. “The PNP is saddened by this news, in behalf of the CPNP PGen Cascolan, the Philippine National Police extends its condolences to the family and to PMA Sinagtala Class of 1986,” a PNP statement […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas as Tropical Depression “Pepito” slightly accelerates towards the Northern and Central Luzon area. Apart from Metro Manila, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Rizal, the northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta, Real) including Polillo Islands, the extreme northern portion of Camarines Norte (Vinzons), and […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 359,000 mark on Monday, Oct. 19, after the Department of Health reported 2638 additional cases. The DOH said of the total 359,169 cases, 42191 were active. Of these, 83.1 percent were mild, 11.3 percent asymptomatic, 2.1 percent severe, and 3.6 percent critical. The DOH said of the 2638 additional cases, 1,932 or 73 percent occurred within the recent 14 days (October 6 – October 19, […]
(Eagle News)—Signal No. 1 has been raised over several areas as Tropical Depression “Pepito” accelerated west on Monday morning while maintaining its strength. In its recent advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said under Signal No. 1 are the eastern portion of Isabela (Palanan, Dinapigue, the eastern portion of San Mariano) and the northern portion of Aurora (Dinalungan, Casiguran, Dilasag). “Pepito,” PAGASA said, was estimated 475 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, packing […]
(Eagle News)–Beep e-load stations are now available in all Light Rail Transit-2 stations. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said two e-load stations or stored value updaters were installed in busy stations like Araneta Center-Cubao and Recto stations, and one e-load station at low-foot traffic stations for use starting today, Oct. 19. The installation by AF Payments Inc., the beep card operator, would allow contactless and simplified loading transactions, with cardholders able to use […]
(Eagle News)–Arrival restrictions in the country remain in place even with the eased departure travel restrictions implemented by the government starting October 21. This is according to the Bureau of Immigration, which issued the statement days after the Palace announced outbound non-essential travel for Filipinos would be allowed but subject to requirements. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases Resolution no. 79 requires outbound Filipino tourists to present a round trip […]
(Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Catanduanes has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Pepito, ” which is located 820 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, will move west northwestward or northwestward today, then turn more westward tomorrow towards the Northern Luzon-Central Luzon area. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph, moving at 20 kph. […]
(Eagle News)–The COVID-19 tally in the Philippines reached 356618 on Sunday, Oct. 18, after the Department of Health reported 2379 additional cases. The DOH said of the 356618 total cases, 39808 were active. Of these, 82.8 percent were mild, 11.5 percent asymptomatic, 1.9 percent severe, and 3.7 percent critical. Of the 2379 newly-reported cases, 66 percent or 1580 occurred within the recent 14 days. The top regions with the most cases in the recent two […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has certified as urgent a Senate bill that would strengthen the Anti-Money and Laundering Act. In his letter to Senate President Tito Sotto, the President certified to the urgency of the “immediate necessity of the immediate enactment” of Senate Bill. No. 1412. The bill aims to amend Sections 2, 3, 7, 10, 12 and 20 of the law. The President said the amendments would allow the country to “comply with legal […]
Northeasterly Surface Windflow Affecting Northern and Central Luzon (Eagle News)–The trough of a low pressure area is affecting the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeasterly surface windflow is also affecting Northern and Central Luzon. Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the trough of the LPA. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at […]
