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Duterte says cutting ties with Iceland may affect Filipinos there

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, July 17, acknowledged  cutting ties with Iceland may affect the Filipinos working there. Earlier, Duterte said he was seriously considering severing ties with the Nordic country which was behind  the resolution narrowly adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council  and which sought for an international probe into the Philippines’ drug war. Foreign Affairs  Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. rejected the proposal and the calls for the Philippines to leave […]

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Duterte mocks critics of his handling of S. China Sea dispute

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, July 17, called on the United States to  deploy its fleet to the South China Sea, in an apparent mock of his critics over his handling of the dispute with China. In a television interview, Duterte urged the US to send the US Navy’s 7th Fleet, based in Yokosuka, Japan to the disputed area, invoking the Mutual Defense Treaty signed by the Philippines and the US in 1951. Under […]

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No classes declared in Metro Manila, other Luzon provinces affected by storm “Falcon”

(Eagle News) – Classes were declared suspended in many areas affected by tropical storm “Falcon” today, Wednesday, July 17 because of the expected heavy rains as the storm further enhanced the effects of ther southwest monsoon. Classes in all levels are suspended in the following areas in Metro Manila: • Quezon City • Makati • Manila • Marikina • Pasig • Mandaluyong • Muntinlupa • Pasay • Caloocan • Taguig • Pateros • Valenzuela • […]

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LPA spotted near Ilocos Norte

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area near Ilocos Norte. As of 7 a.m., PAGASA said the LPA was located 170 kilometers west of Laoag City. So far, nine areas have been placed under storm signals as Tropical Storm “Falcon” moved east of Aparri, Cagayan. Apayao, Batanes and Cagayan including the Babuyan Group of Islands are under Signal No. 2, while Ilocos Norte, Abra, Kalinga, Isabela, Mountain […]

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Rainfall advisory hoisted over N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over portions of Agno, Alaminos, Infanta,San Carlos, Urbiztondo, Dagupan, Mangaldan, Mapandan and Bolinao in Pangasinan; and in Dingalan in Aurora. These may  persist 1-2 hours and may affect nearby areas, PAGASA said. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains are being experienced over portions of Bani, Sual, Labrador, Bugallion, Mangatarem, Aguilar, […]

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Storm “Falcon” makes a loop after landfall in Cagayan; Signal no. 2 up over Apayao, Batanes, Cagayan

  (Eagle News) – Tropical cyclone warning signal number 2 is now raised over Apayao, Batanes, Cagayan, including the Babuyan group of islands as tropical storm Falcon has changed its direction and is now “centered east of Aparri, Cagayan. PAGASA said that “Falcon” made landfall over Cagayan earlier but then “looped” and as of 7 a.m. the center of the storm was estimated at 200 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan. Tropical cyclone warning signal number […]

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“Falcon” intensifies into tropical storm; Signal No. 2 hoisted over northeastern Cagayan, including Babuyan islands

(Eagle News)–“Falcon” has intensified into a tropical storm as it moved  westward on Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been hoisted over the northeastern portion of Cagayan including Babuyan Group of Islands, with Tropical Storm “Falcon”–which is located 335 km east southeast of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan as of 4 p.m..–expected to closely approach or make landfall over Babuyan-Batanes Islands area tomorrow evening. A […]

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Duterte vows to keep July 22 SONA short, Palace says

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to keep his State of the Nation Address on July 22 short. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who said he spoke to the President about the scheduled speech this morning. “He said ‘Oh it will be short,’” Panelo said. Panelo has said it was still unclear if the President would read his speech or if he would do an extemporaneous one. The President stuck to the […]

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De Lima refiles bill aimed at seeking accountability for EJKs

(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima has refiled a bill that seeks to define what  constitute extrajudicial killings in the country, and to hold those responsible for them  liable. In filing Senate Bill No. 371, De Lima effectively refiled SB No. 1197 that remained  pending in the Senate Justice and Human Rights Committee in the 17th Congress. “In light of the thousands of deaths, the Filipino as a nation cannot negate that EJK is a clear […]

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Go files bill seeking to institutionalize 24-hour nationwide emergency medical services system

(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Go has filed a bill that aims to institutionalize a 24-hour nationwide emergency medical services system. Under Senate Bill 394 or the Emergency Medical Services System (EMSS) Act of 2019, all  local government units are mandated to establish an emergency medical service system for their area of jurisdiction and dispatch centers which their constituents can call in cases of emergencies. The LGUs, the bill said, shall also ensure there is an adequate […]

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PAGASA sees TD “Falcon” intensifying into tropical storm within 24 hours

  (Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Falcon” may intensify into a tropical storm in the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, “Falcon,” which is located 510 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan as of 10 a.m. and which continues to move westward over the Philippine Sea, is expected to closely approach or make landfall over Babuyan-Batanes Islands area tomorrow evening, July 17. So far, a tropical cyclone wind […]

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Duterte signs law strengthening Magna Carta for scientists, engineers, researchers in gov’t

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure that strengthens the Magna Carta for scientists, engineers, researchers, and other science and technology workers in government. Under Republic Act No. 11312, there is no limit to the honorarium the personnel can receive from externally funded grants. The employment of scientists who work in the Department of Science and Technology’s priority research and who are due for compulsory retirement may be extended for up to […]

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