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WUHAN, China (AFP) –The United States is arranging a flight to evacuate personnel and American citizens trapped at the epicentre of a deadly virus in central China, the US State Department said on Sunday. The flight will leave on Tuesday from the city of Wuhan to take consular personnel to San Francisco, the department said in an email to Americans in China, warning that there would be limited space for private citizens. “This capacity […]
(Eagle News) – The governor of Batangas has allowed residents of some towns in the province to return to their homes following the lowering of the alert level on Taal Volcano from 4 to 3, but maintained that the towns of Agoncillo and Laurel under the 7-kilometer permanent danger zone remain on lockdown. Batangas governor Hermilando Mandanas said that he is now giving a choice to residents of 12 towns where the ban had […]
(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.
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong’s Disneyland announced it was shutting its doors on Sunday until further notice over the deadly virus outbreak in central China, a day after city authorities classified the crisis as an emergency. The park said it was taking the step to protect “the health and safety of our guests and cast members” and said refunds would be given. Ocean Park, a rival amusement park on Hong Kong’s main […]
(Eagle News)–No Filipino was hurt in the 6.8-magnitude quake that hit Turkey recently. The Philippine Embassy said this was based on information from Turkish authorities. Earlier, Ambassador Raul Hernandez said the embassy was checking if Filipinos were among over 20 casualties in the quake that centered in Elazig. The quake was followed by at least 400 aftershocks.
(Eagle News) – New Zealand was rocked by a series of quakes – specifically two magnitude 5.1 and magnitude 5.3 tremors – according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS). The shaking was felt starting 10:45 a.m. (UTC time) of Jan. 25 (6:45 pm Manila time), measuring magnitude 5.1 which occurred 50 kilometers northwest of Paraparaumu with a depth of 86.2 kilometers, followed by a magnitude 5.3 quake occurring 162 kilometers south southeast […]
(Eagle News)– The first batch of Filipinos repatriated from Lebanon following US-Iran tensions over a US airstrike that killed a top Iranian military official arrived on Saturday, Jan. 25. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the the group, composed of 36 Filipinos, including one infant, was welcomed by the DFA Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs. The DFA said before their departure from Lebanon, the adults each received financial assistance […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Sunday, Jan. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 10:47 a.m., had its epicenter 265 kilometers southwest of Sarangani. It had a depth of focus of 300 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Almost 100,000 families have been affected by Taal volcano’s activity, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. In its 6 a.m. report on Sunday, Jan. 26, the NDRRMC said at least 376,327 people or 98,187 families were affected since Taal’s phreatic eruption on January 12. The report said at least 135,365 people or 37,203 families are staying in 497 evacuation centers. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has lowered the alert […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Revilla has filed a measure requiring all workplaces to put in place mechanisms against bullying. In filing Senate Bill 1217, Revilla noted that while Congress has already banned bullying in schools, it has yet to enact a similar law covering private and government offices. “These kinds of acts hamper peace and tranquility in a professional environment and disrupt the delivery of services to the public,” Revilla said. Under the proposed law, bullying […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Embassy in Ankara is checking if any Filipino was affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey on Friday and killed at least 14 people. Philippine Ambassador to Ankara Raul Hernandez issued the remark as he expressed sympathy for those who were hurt and were killed in the quake that centered on Sivrice town in Elazig. “Our prayers and thoughts go to those who were injured and those who lost their loved […]
(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 Davao Oriental and Agusan del Sur within one to two hours. PHIVOLCS said the conditions were being experienced in Barobo, Tagbina, Hinatuan, Lingig, Lanuza, Cortes in Surigao del Sur and in nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact […]
