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(Eagle News) — The sulfur dioxide emission of Taal volcano is now “below instrumental detection,” but seismic earthquakes continue, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Tuesday, Jan. 28. In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLCS said the Taal Volcano Network recorded 92 volcanic earthquakes in Taal, which remains on alert level 3, in the past 24 hours. Of these, PHIVOLCS said four of were low-frequency ones. The Philippine Seismic Network, on the other hand, […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration will temporarily stop issuing tourist visas on arrival to Chinese nationals, the Bureau of Immigration said on Tuesday, Jan. 28. In a statement, Immigration commissioner Jaime Morente said they were “taking this proactive measure to slow down travel, and possibly help prevent the entry of the 2019-nCov.” He was referring to the novel coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2018. Over 100 deaths have […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Benjamin Madrigal Jr. as a member of the Philippine Coconut Authority governing board. Madrigal’s appointment paper was signed on Jan. 21. Madrigal’s appointment came less than four months after he retired from the service. He retired in September 2019 after reaching the mandatory age of retirement of 56.
(Eagle News)–The Philippines will not evacuate Filipinos from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus, pending China’s decision on the matter, Senator Bong Go has said. According to Go, “hinihintay ng (Department of Foreign Affairs) officials ano ang magiging desisyon ng China dahil sila ang ‘di pumayag na sunduin ang 30-50 Filipinos [roon] na gusto na umuwi.” Go clarified that he wanted the Filipinos to come home because “kawawa [rin] sila dun parang naka-lockdown […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today, Jan. 28. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Batanes will have cloudy skies with light rains as the northeast monsoon affects extreme Northern Luzon. Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Cagayan Valley will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Health has assured the public that there is still no positive coronavirus case in the country. This is even as at least 8 persons, including a Chinese couple who came from Wuhan and another Chinese national from Hubei province, who were considered as PUIs or persons under investigation for the disease. Health Secretary Francisco III said earlier that at least 11 persons suspected to have the virus were […]
Palace wants impact assessment of termination of VFA included too, Guevarra says (Eagle News)–The Palace has instructed the Department of Justice to expand its scope of study on the Visiting Forces Agreement. In a text message to reporters, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the instruction was to include a preliminary impact assessment on the possible termination of the VFA. Earlier, Guevarra said the instruction was to study how to terminate the VFA that allows US […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Monday, Jan. 27, mourned the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, calling him one of basketball’s “legendary greats.” In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Office of the President was “saddened” after learning about the “tragic death” of the 41-year-old and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Panelo said the NBA superstar, who had visited the Philippines several times, was loved by Filipino […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Filipinos abroad to take the necessary precautions against the novel coronavirus. The DFA issued the statement as Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs Sarah Lou Arriola prepared to convene an emergency meeting today, January 27, to discuss strategies to properly respond to the health emergency. The DFA said based on a report from the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai, it was already in touch with around […]
(Eagle News)–An alert level 3 remains hoisted over Taal as it continues to have a weak to moderate emission of white steam-laden plumes 50 to 800 meters high. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission was measured at an average of 87 tons per day. The Taal Volcano Network, PHIVOLCS said, recorded 170 volcanic earthquakes including four low-frequency earthquakes. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven and even weak phreatomagmatic […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today, Jan. 27. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region and Cagayan Valley will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers as the easterlies affect Visayas and Mindanao, and due […]
(Eagle News) – The governor of Batangas has allowed residents of some towns in the province to return to their homes following the lowering of the alert level on Taal Volcano from 4 to 3, but maintained that the towns of Agoncillo and Laurel under the 7-kilometer permanent danger zone remain on lockdown. Batangas governor Hermilando Mandanas said that he is now giving a choice to residents of 12 towns where the ban had […]
