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Thunderstorm advisory raised 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 lightning and strong winds  are expected over Bukidnon (Talakag), Lanao del Sur (Bubong, Maguing), Agusan del Norte (RT Romualdez, Cabadbaran), Butuan, Davao Occidental (Jose Abad Santos), Sarangani (Glan, Malapatan, Malungon), General Santos, South Cotabato (Polomolok), and Misamis Oriental (Salay, Lagonglong, Binuangan, Sugbongcogon). PAGASA said these are expected within one to […]

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10 barangays in Navotas under ECQ starting today, May 23

(Eagle News)–Ten barangays in Navotas have been placed under an enhanced community quarantine. Mayor Toby Tiangco said Barangays NBBS Dagat-Dagatan, NBBS Kaunlaran, NBBS Proper, San Jose, NBBN, Sipac Almacen, Daanghari, Tangos North, Tangos South, and San Roque are under the ECQ starting today to May 31, at 11:59 p.m., following the approval of the Regional Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Under the ECQ, Tiangco said only those with home quarantine […]

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Updated: Magnitude 5.4 quake shakes Aurora; tremor felt at intensity 6 in Baler

(Eagle News) — A magnitude 5.4 quake rocked Aurora on Saturday morning, May 23, which was felt at intensity 6 in the province’s capital, Baler, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Phivolcs updated its quake bulletin, and changed the earlier magnitude 5.1 reading of the quake to 5.4.  It also added more areas where the quake was felt. The tectonic quake occurred at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, with a depth of only […]

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DFA: 53 Filipino seafarers repatriated from France, Mexico, Indonesia

(Eagle News)–Fifty-three Filipino seafarers were repatriated from different parts of the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the seafarers came from France, Mexico and Indonesia. Their repatriation came following the repatriation of Overseas Filipino Workers from Doha, Qatar; Singapore; Macau; and Bahrain, among others. Earlier, COVID19 national action plan chief implementer Carlito Galvez said around 42,000 OFWs were expected in the country by June. “More arrivals are expected in the […]

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3.2-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental early Saturday

(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude quake hit Davao Oriental on Saturday, May 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 1:19 a.m., had its epicenter 113 kilometers southeast of Manay. It had a depth of 33 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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President Duterte urges “patience, perseverance, resilience” as he notes end of COVID-19 crisis “months and months away still”

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, May 22, said the end of the COVID-19 crisis appeared to be  “months and months away still.” The President made the statement during his  speech as keynote speaker of the graduating classes of the Philippine Military Academy and the Philippine National Police Academy via teleconferencing from Malacañang, as he urged Filipinos to exhibit certain traits for their sake. “Patience, perseverance and resiliency are the crying need of the moment,” […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, May 23

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Saturday, May 23: Cebu Pacific flights remain cancelled until May 31 in view of the modified enhanced community quarantine imposed on Metro Manila. All flight operations remain concentrated at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 to reduce the risk of exposure of airport workers to the COVID-19 virus, MIAA had said.

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Taal update: Six quakes monitored; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Six volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal within a 24-hour period. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” Weak steaming  rising 50 meters high was also observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila Trail. PHIVOLCS reiterated its reminder  sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall and lethal accumulations […]

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Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers expected over Batanes, other areas

(Eagle News)–Batanes and other areas will have cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Apayao, Kalinga, and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands will have the same conditions due to the frontal system affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to […]

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President Duterte announces house and lot each for PMA, PNPA top grads

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, May 22, gifted each top graduate of the Philippine Military Academy and the Philippine National Police Academy with a house and lot. President Duterte made the announcement via teleconferencing from the Palace as the keynote speaker of the simultaneous  commencement exercises held virtually. “[They] are the beneficiaries of the house and lot. Puro babae,” the President said. Cadet First Class Gemalyn Sugui was top 1 of PMA’s Masidlawin Class of […]

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US layoffs surpass 38.6 million as lawmakers debate stimulus

  by Chris Stein Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Job losses in the United States are slowing but totaled an unheard-of 38.6 million since the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns began, while officials debate what additional steps will be needed to rescue the beleaguered economy. Another 2.43 million Americans were put out of work last week, fewer than the previous week but still among the highest figures on record, according to the latest Labor […]

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Philippines tops world for online child sex abuse: study

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines has become the world’s largest known source of online child sexual exploitation, with endemic poverty helping drive a surge in abuse, a report said Thursday. Parents and relatives were responsible for facilitating the abuse in nearly all cases, according to the International Justice Mission aid group’s seven-year study. The combination of English fluency and high internet connectivity in the former US colony had helped make the country a “global […]

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