Provincial News

DOTr suspends two more emission test centers for alleged falsification of test results

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has suspended two more emission test centers for alleged falsification of test results. In an advisory, the DOTr said it issued a 90-day preliminary suspension order against the following: 1. NAGOLAP EMISSION TESTING CENTER in Brgy. Maligaya, Yumauini, Isabela 2. SARREAL EMISSION TESTING CENTER in Betterlife Subd., Tanzang Luma III, Imus City, Cavite The DOTr said the order was issued against the private emission test centers through the agency’s  Investigation […]

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Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are being experienced over Camiguin Island and in Aparri, Buguey, Camalanuigan, Lallo and Santa Ana in Cagayan. PAGASA said these may persist for one to two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards,” PAGASA said.

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Northeast monsoon affects extreme N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–Clouds and isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today, Jan. 29, as the northeast monsoon affects extreme Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Visayas, Palawan and Occidental Mindoro will have  partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from the north to northeast will prevail over Palawan and Occidental Mindoro, which will have moderate to rough […]

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DOTr suspends five emission test centers for alleged falsification of test results

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has suspended five emission test centers for alleged falsification of test results. In a statement, the DOTr said that, through the Investigation Security and Law Enforcement Staff, it issued a preliminary suspension order against: 1. MGC EMISSION TESTING CENTER in Brgy. Cablong, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan 2. GPR EMISSION TESTING CENTER in Brgy. Salaban, Amadeo, Cavite 3. ASINGAN EMISSION TESTING CENTER in Brgy. Dupac, Asingan, Pangasinan 4. PMD EMISSION TESTING CENTER in […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected in parts of PHL as northeast monsoon affects extreme N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today, Jan. 28. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said  Visayas, Palawan and Occidental Mindoro will have partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers as the northeast monsoon affects extreme Northern Luzon. PAGASA added light to moderate winds from the northeast will prevail over Visayas, Palawan and Occidental Mindoro. PAGASA said these areas will have slight to moderate seas. […]

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BFAR: Seven areas test positive for paralytic shellfish poison

(Eagle News) — Seven areas have tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said. In a latest bulletin, BFAR warned all types of shellfish and alamang from the Puerto Princesa Bay, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan; coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Irong-Irong and Silanga bays in Western Samar; Cancabato Bay, Tacloban City in Leyte; and Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur are not safe for […]

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3.1-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte

(Eagle News) — A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which  struck at 11:33 a.m., had its epicenter 3 kilometers northeast of Burgos. Depth of focus was 8 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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3.4-magnitude quake hits Leyte

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Leyte on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 4:50 a.m., had its epicenter 10 kilometers northeast of Kananga. It had a depth of focus of 14 kilometers. An instrumental intensity II was recorded in Ormoc. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said  moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Zamboanga City, Lanao del Sur, South Cotabato, Davao Occidental and Sultan  Kudarat. PAGASA said these conditions may last for one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Bukidnon, Sarangani, Alamada, Banisilan, Magpet, Kidapawan and in North Cotabato. […]

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List of Batangas barangays on permanent lockdown, within 7-kilometer danger zone

(Eagle News) — The Batangas government on Monday, Jan. 27, reiterated that some barangays remain under permanent lockdown despite the lowering of the alert level on Taal. No resident is allowed in the following barangays that are on the volcano island, according to the provincial government’s bulletin number 4 on Taal: Sitio Tabla, Talisay Barangay San Isidro, Talisay Barangay Culawit, Balete Barangay Alas-As, San Nicolas Barangay Pulang Bato, San Nicolas Residents of Agoncillo and Laurel, […]

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NEU cares: University and its alumni members extend relief, other assistance to Taal Volcano eruption victims

  (Eagle News) — New Era University (NEU) and its alumni members on Saturday, Jan. 25, distributed relief goods and other assistance to affected residents of Batangas province whose lives were disrupted by the recent Taal Volcano eruption. “The New Era University is one with the Filipino nation in helping out our fellow men affected by the volcanic eruption,” NEU said in a release after its alumni association made the trek to Batangas to hand […]

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Classes in Tagaytay to resume on Monday, Jan. 27

(Eagle News)–Classes in Tagaytay will resume on Monday, Jan. 27. The announcement was made by Mayor Agnes Tolentino in a letter to Rommel Bautusta, school divisions superintendent of Cavite. The resumption of classes comes weeks after Taal had a phreatic eruption, prompting a mandatory evacuation from Taal volcano island and, among others, areas within the 14-kilometer danger zone. PHIVOLCS has lowered Taal’s alert level 4 to 3 following a reduction in volcanic activity.

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