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PAGASA: “Full-blown weak El Niño” expected this month

(Eagle News) — Expect a”full-blown weak El Nino” this month, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Tuesday, March 19. According to Benison Estareja, PAGASA weather specialist, this may last until June. “So expect way below normal rainfall sa maraming lugar sa Pilipinas…May mga provinces na inaasahang magkakatagtuyot: sa Ilocos provinces, Mindoro provinces, Zamboanga peninsula area,” he said. As it is, he said  rains were expected in several parts of the country […]

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Manila Water customers affected by water shortage may expect “adjustments” in their water bills

(Eagle News)—-Customers of Manila Water who were affected by the recent water shortage may expect “adjustments” in their water bills. Ferdinand dela Cruz, president and chief executive officer of Manila Water, told the Senate panel on public services on Tuesday, March 19, he has “already given instructions to my team to explore ways to provide some relief in the water bills of your affected constituents during the period of service interruptions.” The panel is probing the water shortage that […]

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Lacson: “Budget impasse” now in House due to “dizzying pork”

(Eagle News)–The “dizzying pork” has now caused a “budget impasse” in the House of Representatives, which has failed to recall the budget bill it transmitted to the Senate for signature, Senator Panfilo Lacson said. “Just when the stalemate between the Senate and the House is about to end..Meantime, we wait ” Lacson said in a Tweet. Lacson was referring to the deadlock between the two houses of Congress, following the senator’s accusations the Lower House […]

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List of areas with class suspension on Tuesday, March 19 in Mindanao

Eagle News – Classes are suspended in Davao Region on Tuesday, March 19 due to tropical depression Chedeng. In the advisory, PAGASA said that Chedeng hit the Davao region today, and weakened into a low pressure area. Here are places that have class suspensions All levels Compostela Valley Maragusan Mawab Monkayo Montevista Davao City Davao Oriental San Isidro Lupon Baganga Tarragona Boston Banaybanay Preschool Davao Oriental Caraga Cateel Governor Generoso Kindergarten to High School Compostela […]

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Tropical Depression “Chedeng” makes landfall over Davao Occidental, weakens into a low pressure area

  (Eagle News) — Tropical depression “Chedeng” has made landfall over Malita, Davao Occidental and has weakened into a low pressure area, with PAGASA lifting all of the tropical cyclone warning signals in the country. PAGASA said that Chedeng made landfall at 5:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 19 over Malita, Davao Occidental. Even with no storm warning signals in place, PAGASA said that there will be “scattered to at times widespread moderate to heavy rains” […]

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Despite PHL withdrawal from tribunal, ICC probe of situation in country will continue, prosecutor says

(Eagle News)—Despite the Philippines’ official withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the tribunal’s probe of the situation in the country will continue. This is according to prosecutor Bensou Fatuoda, who made the announcement in the tribunal Twitter account a day after the Philippines’ exit became official. “My Office’s independent and impartial preliminary examination into the situation in the Philippines continues,” she said. The preliminary examination stems from the two communications filed by critics, led by […]

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“Chedeng” to make landfall over Davao Occidental today, March 19

(Eagle News)–“Chedeng” is expected to make landfall over the eastern coast of Davao Occidental today, March 19, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its latest advisory, PAGASA said the tropical depression, which, as of 4 a.m., was located 105 kilometers east of General Santos City, would make landfall between 2 to 6 a.m. It is expected to weaken into a Low Pressure Area after landfall. Signal No. 1 has been hoisted over Davao […]

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“Chedeng” maintains its strength as it moves toward the southern Davao Oriental area

(Eagle News)–“Chedeng” maintained its strength on Monday evening as it moved toward the southern Davao Oriental area, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, as of 7 p.m., the center of the tropical depression  was located 205 kilometers east southeast of Davao City or 260 kilometers east of General Santos City. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up […]

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Palace: PHL gov’ t to deny entry to ICC investigators if they pursue probe of drug war

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Monday, March 18, said the Philippine government would deny International Criminal Court investigators entry into the country should they decide to pursue their probe into the drug war. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said it was either it denied their visas or deported them if they were already in the country on tourist visas. “The Immigration officials have the discretion to deny you entry if they feel na ang gagawin mo rito […]

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“Chedeng” slightly slows down as it moves toward Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–“Chedeng” has slightly slowed down as it moved westward toward Davao Oriental on Monday, March 18. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of  4 p.m., the center of the tropical depression was  285 kilometers east southeast of Davao City. It is packing maximum winds of up to 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 60 km/h, as it moved at 15 km/h. “Chedeng” may make landfall over the […]

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AFP to present boxes of evidence to EU to back up claim that militant NGOs connected with NPA rebels

  (Eagle News) – The Armed Forces of the Philippines is set to present to the European Union the boxes of evidence and documents that will allegedly link several militant groups like Karapatan and Ibon Foundation to the Philippine communist movement, and its armed group, the New People’s Army. This is to convince the EU to stop giving funds to these organizations, according to the Deputy chief of staff for civil military operations, J7, BGen. […]

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“Face Your Peers” education guide launched to empower Filipino youth against commercial and online sexual exploitation

by Emily Manuel Contributor, Eagle News (Eagle News) – To address the rising problem of commercial and online sexual exploitation of children in the country, a youth peer education guide called “Face Your Peers” was recently launched by an international non-government agency. Plan International Philippines launched the peer education guide, on March 7, in time with the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. “Face Your Peers” is intended for Filipino boys and girls, […]

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