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(Eagle News)-Talisay, Agoncillo, Laurel and San Nicolas are the towns in Batangas that were most affected by the activity in Taal. The Batangas Public Information Office added so far, 13883 individuals or 2534 families in the province have been affected, and a total evacuation was still ongoing. The PIO said those in the vicinity of the volcano, however, have already been evacuated even before an alert level 4 had been hoisted over the volcano. Provincial […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday he was “outraged” by another missile attack on an Iraqi airbase where US forces have been stationed, as neighboring Iran signalled a wish to de-escalate tensions. “Outraged by reports of another rocket attack on an Iraqi airbase,” Pompeo tweeted. “These continued violations of Iraq’s sovereignty by groups not loyal to the Iraqi government must end.” There was no immediate claim of responsibility […]
TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — Thousands of people attended vigils Sunday in Canada for the 57 Canadian victims of the Ukrainian airliner crash in Iran, most of them from the Iranian community. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a memorial in Edmonton that “this tragedy struck our Iranian-Canadian community, leaving cities like Edmonton reeling, but this was truly a Canadian tragedy.” “We want to assure all families and all Canadians that we will not rest until there […]
NIER, Nigeria (AFP) — A jihadist attack on a military camp in western Niger three days ago left 89 soldiers dead, according to a new toll announced by the government on public radio Sunday. “After a thorough search, the toll has been established as 89 dead among friendly forces, and 77 dead for the enemy,” said spokesman Zakaria Abdourahame. Three days of national mourning have been declared to honor the dead. The previous toll given […]
by Jim MANNION Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump warned Iran Sunday against killing protesters who have risen up over the regime’s downing of a civilian airliner as his defense secretary left the door open to talks with Tehran without preconditions. Trump’s salvo came as Iran’s Islamic regime faced a challenge from angry street protests, having come to the brink of war with the US after a series […]
(Eagle News)-Batangas, Cavite and Laguna will have cloudy skies with isolated rains and thunderstorms due to the increasing volcanic activity in Taal. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said reduced visibility and mudflow during ashfall and light to moderate rains are possible. Caraga and Eastern Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the trough of a low pressure area estimated 735 kilometers east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, […]
(Eagle News) — Footprints on gray mud covered road due to ashfall from Taal volcano can be seen in this photo taken by Eagle News Service reporter Earlo Bringas in Tagaytay City, on Monday morning, Jan. 13, 2020. Residents of this picturesque city in Cavite provinces woke up with ashfall-covered landscape, a day after Taal volcano started spewing steam and ash and other pyroclastic materials on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The last time that […]
(Eagle News)-Taal Volcano spewed lava fountains early Monday, Jan. 13, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the event took place at 3:20 a.m. According to the United States Geological Survey, lava fountains range from about 10 to 100 meters in height, but can occasionally reach more than 500 m. Lava fountains, the USGS said, erupt when water gains access to the tube in a confined space. PHIVOLCS has raised an alert […]
by Marie-Pierre FEREY PARIS, France (AFP) — A crippling French transport strike dragged into its 39th day on Sunday despite the government’s offer to withdraw the most contested measure of the pension reform plans that sparked the protest. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said Saturday he would drop plans to increase the official age for a full pension to 64 from 62 in an effort to end a strike which has paralyzed Paris and its suburbs, […]
(Eagle News)-A 3.9-magnitude quake struck Batangas on Monday, Jan. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:59 a.m., had its epicenter 6 kilometers northwest of Agoncillo. It had a depth of focus of 6 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — Tagaytay City woke up on Monday morning, Jan. 13, 2020 to a new gray muddy covered landscape because of thck ashfall from Taal Volcano’s eruption. The thick ashfall covered the usually green landscape of this picturesque city with gray muddy caky volcanic ash that showed no signs of abating as Taal continues its intense volcanic activity. Roads, vegetation and rooftops are all covered with thick layers of gray ashfall which according […]
(Eagle News)-Several flights on Monday, Jan. 13, were cancelled due to the volcanic ash from Taal. Below is a list: PHILIPPINE AIRLINES International PR 596 HAN-MNL PR 218 MNL-AKL PR 115 SFO-MNL PR 105 SFO-MNL PR 103 LAX-MNL PR 117 YVR-MNL PR 119 YYZ-MNL PR 127 JFK-MNL PR 125 LAX-MNL PR 510/511 SIN-MNL-SIN PR 890/891 MNL-TPE-MNL PR 591/592 MNL-SGN-MNL PR 525/526 MNL-KUL-MNL PR 427/428 NRT-MNL-NRT PR 334/335 MNL-XMN-MNL PR 300/301 MNL-HKG-MNL PR 538 MNL-DPS PR […]
