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(Eagle News)–An alert level 3 remains hoisted over Taal as it continues to emit steam and its seismic activity. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 to 100 meters high. PHIVOLCS said sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at an average of 59 tons per day on February 12. The Taal Volcano Network also […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Feb. 12, said government will not tolerate abuse of broadcast privilege. The President issued the remark before new officers and members of the board of trustees of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas in the Palace, after the Office of the Solicitor General filed a quo warranto petition against ABS-CBN. In filing the same, the SolGen had said the network and ABS-CBN Convergence violated the terms of the […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Caraga, Davao Region and SOCCSKSARGEN will have cloudy skies with light rains as the northeast monsoon affects the Philippines. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. The eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough […]
(Eagle News) –Ten more Overseas Filipino Workers repatriated from Libya have arrived, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday, Feb. 12. In a Tweet, Charge d’Affaires Elmer Cato said the group is the first batch to be assisted by the government in returning home this year. “This is also the first joint effort of the (DFA) and International Organization for Migration,” he said. An alert level 4 is currently hoisted over Libya, which is […]
(Eagle News) — “We will live without (the Visiting Forces Agreement).” This was the remark of Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Felimon Santos Jr., who spoke to reporters on Wednesday, Feb. 12, after the Commission on Appointment confirmed him. According to Santos, the decision to terminate the VFA, which governs the conduct of American soldiers on Philippine soil as they undertake military exercises with Philippine soldiers, was “political.” “We have lived before nung nawala […]
(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rains are forecast in parts of the country today, Feb. 12. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Eastern Visayas, Caraga and Davao Region will have cloudy skies with light rains due to the northeast monsoon affecting the Philippines. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. The eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao, PAGASA said, […]
(Eagle News) — Two Filipinos who were repatriated from China over the weekend were brought to the hospital recently due to “diarrhea and abdominal discomfort,” the Department of Health said on Wednesday, Feb. 12. In a press conference, Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo said the one-year-old boy and the 34-year-old woman who were rushed to a hospital in Pampanga after complaining of abdominal pains, too, however, tested negative for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). He said the […]
(Eagle News) — Over 200 people initially placed under investigation for symptoms of the novel coronavirus have already tested negative for the virus, the Department of Health said on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Of the 208, Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo said 165 have been discharged. So far, the number of persons under investigation for COVID-19 was pegged at 408, but it was unclear if the figure includes the PUIs who already tested negative for the virus. The […]
Appointment of first female Navy commodore also confirmed (Eagle News)–The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, Feb. 12, confirmed the appointment of Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. as Armed Forces of the Philippines chief. The CA also confirmed the appointment of Luzviminda Camacho, the first female Navy Commodore. Before he was chosen by President Rodrigo Duterte as the replacement of General Noel Clement, Santos was commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command. Clement retired as AFP chief on […]
(Eagle News) — The termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement will make two other defense agreements with the United States useless, but it doesn’t mean the Philippines can’t survive, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Guevarra noted in particular the effects of the termination of the VFA on the Enhanced Development Cooperation Agreement and the Mutual Defense Treaty. The VFA governs the conduct of American soldiers on Philippine soil as they undertake […]
(Eagle News)–An alert level 3 remains hoisted over Taal as its steam emissions and seismic activity continue. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 to 100 meters high. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 67 tons per day on February 11. PHIVOLCS said Taal Volcano Network recorded 101 volcanic earthquakes […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country as the northeast monsoon affects the Philippines. Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region and the provinces of Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. The eastern sections of Visayas and of Mindanao will have strong winds […]
