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US rescinds alert notice on NAIA, citing improvements in security

(Eagle News)–The  United States Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, Aug. 8, rescinded the public notice on security conditions it issued on the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. According to a statement released by the US-DHS earlier this evening, the public notice issued in December 2018 was lifted because the Philippines was able to make significant improvements in the security operations at the airport. The NAIA passed two  inspections conducted by the US Transportation Security Administration  […]

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UPDATED: Cancelled flights on Friday, Aug. 9

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Friday, Aug. 9, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: China Airlines CI 701/702 TAIPEI -MNL- TAIPEI Philippine Airlines PR 890/891 MNL- TAIPEI -MNL Cebu Pacific 5J312/313 MNL- TAIPEI -MNL Air Asia Z2124/125 MNL-TAIPEI-MNL Skyjet M8 816/817 MNL-BASCO-MNL KLM Dutch Airlines KL 807/808 MNL-TAIPEI-MNL Typhoon “Hanna” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility but the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services […]

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“Hanna” exits PAR but monsoon rains to prevail

(Eagle News)–“Hanna” has slightly weakened and has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said, however, that monsoon rains will still prevail in parts of the country. Moderate to heavy monsoon rains will be experienced over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, Babuyan Group of Islands, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro and northern portions of Palawan (including Calamian Islands), while light to moderate with intermittent heavy monsoon […]

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UPDATED: #WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Friday, Aug. 9

(Eagle News)–Classes on Friday, Aug. 9, were suspended in some areas due to the bad weather. Below is a list: Taguig-all levels, public and private schools Iloilo City —pre-school to senior high school, public and private Las Piñas city — all levels, public and private Baguio City — pre-school Caloocan City — all levels, public and private Calumpit, Bulacan — all levels, public and private Malabon — all levels, public and private Mandaluyong City — all levels, public and private Manila […]

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Amid dengue epidemic, Duterte says he is open to using Dengvaxia again

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 8, said he was open to using Dengvaxia again, amid a national dengue epidemic declared by the Department of Health. “I’m open in the use of Dengavxia again. Maraming patay na, it’s an epidemic,” Duterte said. The Department of Health has said it would decide in a few weeks whether the vaccine would be used anew. In recent public pronouncements though, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III appeared to […]

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Palace to Chinese nationals reportedly subjected to abuse in Pogos: File formal complaints

(Eagle News)–The Philippines urged Chinese nationals reportedly subjected to abuse in Philippine offshore gaming operations (Pogos) to file formal complaints. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the remark after the Chinese embassy called on the government to “punish” these firms, which, “in many cases,” do not “apply necessary legal work permits for their Chinese employees” according to the embassy. “Many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling […]

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DOJ expects judgment in Maguindanao massacre case before Nov. 23

(Eagle News)–The Department of Justice expects a judgment in the Maguindanao massacre case before Nov. 23, exactly ten years after the crime was committed. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said this was because the trial was already completed on July 17. He said both parties were given until Aug. 15  to “submit simultaneously” their respective memorandum or written summation. According to Guevarra, after this,  the case shall be considered as submitted for decision, with or without […]

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Senate sets probe into Edsa gridlock to Tuesday, Aug. 13

(Eagle News)–The Senate has set an inquiry into the traffic gridlock on Edsa that brought problems to motorists and commuters on Wednesday, Aug. 7, amid the strict implementation of the yellow lane for buses  and the dryrun for the provincial bus ban. In a statement, Senator Grace Poe, chair of the Committee on Public Services, said the public hearing was slated on Tuesday, August 13, at 10 a.m. She said transport officials will be invited […]

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Cancelled flights on Thursday, Aug. 8

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Thursday, Aug. 8, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: Airswift T6 142/143 MNL-El Nido-MNL T6 121 El Nido-MNL T6 130 MNL-El Nido SkyJet M8 711/712 MNL-Busuanga-MNL Two areas remain under a tropical cyclone signal no. 1 as “Hanna” intensifies further as it moves in a northwestward direction.

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“Hanna” intensifies further as it moves in northwestward direction

(Eagle News)–Two areas remained under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as Typhoon  “Hanna” continued to intensify on Thursday, Aug. 8. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the signal remained hoisted over Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands as the typhoon, located 490 kilometers northeast of Basco, Batanes, moved northwestward at 15 kilometers per hour. “Hanna” is packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kph near the center and gustiness of up […]

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Robredo urges DOJ to defer deadline for her submission of counter-affidavit in sedition case

Asks DOJ to allow her to reproduce CIDG “evidence” vs her first   (Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo has filed a motion urging the Department of Justice to defer the deadline for her submission of counteraffidavit pending her receipt of supposed evidence against her in the sedition case against her. In her motion  for production and copying of evidence, Robredo urged the Department of Justice to direct the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation Group, which acts […]

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PHL economy posts 5.5 percent growth in second quarter of 2019

(Eagle News)–The country’s economy grew year-on-year by 5.5 percent in the second quarter of 2019, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Thursday, Aug. 8. According to the PSA, main drivers for the Philippines’ economic growth were the following: Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles Personal and Household Goods Manufacturing Other Services The PSA said of the major economic sectors, services grew the fastest with 7.1 percent. This was followed by industry, at 3.7 percent, […]

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