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TD “Liwayway” slightly intensifies

May develop into tropical storm within 24 hours (Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Liwayway” has slightly intensified as it moved in a west-northwest direction. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Liwayway,” which is located 335 kilometers northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar or 365 km east of Virac, Catanduanes, remains less likely to make landfall in the country but may develop into a tropical storm within 24 hours. PAGASA said the trough of “Liwayway” may […]

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#WalangPasok: Class suspension(s) for Monday, Sept. 2

(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, Sept. 2, were suspended in at least one area due to bad weather: Bacoor, Cavite – preschool to junior high school, public and private The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Tropical Depression “Liwayway” has slightly intensified as it moves in a west-northwest direction.    

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Villafuerte confirms withdrawal of national budget bill from House plenary

(Eagle News)–House Deputy Speaker for Finance Luis Raymund Villafuerte has confirmed he moved for the withdrawal of the 2020 General Appropriations Bill, saying the bill was “prematurely filed.” In justifying the withdrawal from the plenary of House Bill 4228 which was filed on Aug. 28 by the House committee on appropriations, Villafuerte noted that the presentation of the budget proposals of all government offices before the House panel “have yet to be completed at the time […]

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Duterte back in PHL after five-day “successful, highly productive” China visit

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is back in the country after his five-day visit to China, which the Palace described as “successful and highly productive.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador said the close relationship Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping “have been able to foster through the years” has enabled the two leaders to have “frank exchanges on the respective positions of our two countries with regard to our territorial dispute..” Panelo said in this area, both leaders agreed […]

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LPA east of Surigao del Sur now a tropical depression

TD “Liwayway” to remain over PHL Sea (Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Surigao del Sur as developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of TD “Liwayway” was 405 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan or 510 km east of Maasin City, Southern Leyte. “Liwayway” is packing  maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up […]

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TD “Kabayan” exits PAR

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Kabayan” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration made the announcement in its recent advisory. PAGASA had said once “Kabayan” exits PAR, it will  intensify into a Tropical Storm while moving westward towards the southern China – northern Vietnam area once outside. As of 4 a.m., PAGASA said another  LPA estimated at 515 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, is forecast to develop […]

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LPA off Calayan, Cagayan develops into Tropical Depression “Kabayan”

Another LPA east of Surigao del Sur forecast to develop into TD “Liwayway” in next 48 hours (Eagle News)–The low pressure area west of Calayan, Cagayan has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Kabayan,” which is located 310 kilometers west of Calayan and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this morning, will intensify into a Tropical Storm while moving westward towards the southern China […]

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Senate panel issues subpoena vs Faeldon for GCTA hearing

(Eagle News)–The Senate panel on justice and human rights has issued a subpoena against Bureau of Corrections chief Nicanor Faeldon for him to appear in the panel hearing on the Good Conduct Time Allowance law, or Republic Act 10592, on Monday, Sept. 2. Senator Richard Gordon, panel chair, signed the subpoena for Faeldon to testify on Saturday night. The subpoena was also signed by Senate President Tito Sotto. The hearing was set following outrage over […]

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Palace hails Gilas Pilipinas for playing “with grit, passion” vs Italy

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, Aug. 31, hailed Gilas Pilipinas players after their match against Italy. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the players deserve Filipinos’ admiration because they “played with grit and passion.” He said Duterte “patiently watched the game as the Filipino players valiantly fought their taller, bigger, shiftier and sharp-shooting Italians.” “In the end we were outplayed and out-scored but not without displaying some flashes of brilliance, although few and far between,” he […]

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In photo: Duterte, Go strike a pose while watching Gilas game vs Italy

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go pose for a picture as they watch the Gilas Pilipinas’ basketball match against Italy. The picture was posted on Go’s Facebook account. ” Naubos na namin ni Tatay Digong ang popcorn. Laban team Pilipinas Gilas! – Kuya Bong GO,” his caption read. Italy won the match by a whopping 46 points : 108-62.

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Two LPAs monitored off Cagayan, Surigao del Sur

Southwest monsoon affects W. Luzon (Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring two low pressure areas, one near Cagayan, and the other near Surigao del Sur. PAGASA said the southwest monsoon is also affecting the western section of Luzon. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, PAGASA said, will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon and the LPA north of Luzon. Flash floods or […]

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Duterte urges Chinese businessmen to invest in PHL

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Aug. 30, urged Chinese businessmen to invest in the Philippines. The Palace said Duterte also noted the Philippines has “grown for the past 82 consecutive quarters and recorded above 6% annual growth rate since 2012” as he faced the businessmen on the second day of his trip to China at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing. He added the  Build, Build, Build program allows for more cooperation between the […]

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