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(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Kammuri” has gained more strength as it approached the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday, Nov. 29. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., “Kammuri,” last spotted 1470 kilometers east of Southern Luzon, was packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 170 kph. It is moving northwest slowly, and is expected to enter PAR between Saturday, Nov. […]
(Eagle News)–Winds are expected in parts of the country today as the northeast monsoon affects Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said strong winds are expected in Northern Luzon. Rough coastal waters are also expected. Visayas, Mindanao and the rest of Luzon, on the other hand, will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters. As of 3 a.m., Typhoon “Kammuri” remains outside the Philippine Area […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is not keen on suspending classes for the duration of the Southeast Asian Games. “That is simply too long,” Duterte said. The country will host the international sporting event starting Nov. 30 up to Dec. 11. Earlier, the Department of Education approved the suspension of classes in six public schools in Pasay, Pasig and Manila. This was upon the request of the SEA Games organizers themselves.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Nov. 28, said he has yet to find the country’s Philippine National Police chief. “Unless I think that I see the very best guy there, you show me,” he said. “Kayong mga pulis, tell me who is the best… Just give me an honest man, period,” he added. Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa is currently the officer in charge of the PNP. He was designated to the post after Oscar […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Nov. 28, ordered the government to step up its campaign against illegal recruitment. The President gave the order specifically to the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Department of Labor and Employment during the awarding of child-friendly local government units in the Palace. “My orders are really to get them,” the President said, as he pointed out the abuses suffered by some Overseas Filipino Workers. President Duterte […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the creation of a Philippine Railways Institute where the human resource capacities of railways personnel will be developed. In signing Executive Order No. 96, Duterte noted there was an “urgent need” to develop these capacities to ensure the personnel’s competence and compliance with generally accepted standards of practice and the rules and regulations pertaining to the safety, operation and maintenance of railways. Duterte said the transportation sector, of which […]
(Eagle News) — The weather disturbance that was forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility in the following days has intensified into a typhoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said once “Kammuri” enters PAR possibly between Saturday and Sunday morning, it will be named “Tisoy.” PAGASA said a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Number 1 may be raised over the eastern portion of Bicol Region-Eastern Visayas area on Sunday. Maritime travel may also […]
(Eagle News) — No Filipino was hurt in the 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Albania on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The Department of Foreign Affairs said this was according to the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Tirana that has jurisdiction over the area. The DFA said the Philippine Embassy in Rome, which has jurisdiction over Albania, is in constant communication with the consulate. The department said Filipino community leaders in Albania were also gathering the latest developments on […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will provide incentives to winning Filipino athletes in the Southeast Asian Games. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President would also confer the Order of Lapu Lapu to the winning athletes as a recognition of their exceptional contributions to the country. “To all the athletes participating in the games, we wish them the best of luck as they display their wares and talents in the competition,” Panelo said. The […]
(Eagle News) — Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday, Nov. 27, denied he slashed the budget intended for the Philippines’ hosting of the Southeast Asian Games and transferred a part of it to fund projects in Iloilo, his province. “It is a complete lie. Mr. Salo is a blabbermouth and a purveyor of fake news,” Drilon said in a statement. He was referring to Kabayan party-list Rep. Ron Salo, who made the insinuation against […]
(Eagle News) — The Senate has approved the proposed 2020 national budget on third and final reading. Twenty-two senators voted in favor of the P4.1-trillion proposed budget, which President Rodrigo Duterte had certified as urgent. No one abstained. With the approval, the proposal will be tackled in the bicameral committee. The Senate contingent will be composed of Senator Sonny Angara, Senate finance panel chair; and Senators Panfilo Lacson, Cynthia Villar, Pia Cayetano, Bong Go, Imee Marcos, […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Ronald dela Rosa has reiterated the war on drugs, while not perfect, was not a failure. “With all honesty masasabi natin na yung ating war on drugs is not perfect… talagang hindi perfect. Bigyan mo ako ng isang bansa, pinakamagaling na bansa na perfect yung kanilang war on drugs,” Dela Rosa said at the Dangerous Drugs Board’s culminating event for the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week 2019 in Quezon City […]
