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“Ursula” exits PAR

(Eagle News)-“Ursula” has slightly weakened and is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ursula” exited PAR at 9:50 a.m. The tail-end of a cold front, however, will bring scattered light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms over Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Aurora this morning. Sea travel is also risky, especially for small seacraft, over the seaboards of Northern Luzon due to rough seas […]

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NGCP: At least 59 transmission structures damaged by “Ursula”

(Eagle News)-At least 59 transmission structures were damaged by “Ursula,” the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said. According to the NGCP, apart from the 59, 14 towers were also damaged. As of Friday evening, the NGCP said the Nabas-Culasi 69kV Line has alreasy been restored. Here are some transmission lines that remain unavailable: VISAYAS Nabas-Sapian 69kV Line Customer affected: AKELCO Date/time out: 25 December 2019 / 5:47AM Nabas-Caticlan 69kV Line Customer affected: AKELCO Date/time out: […]

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Cancelled flights on Saturday, Dec. 28

(Eagle News)-Several flights on Saturday, Dec. 28, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: (5J) Cebu Pacific 5J 196 Manila-Cauayan 5J 197 Cauayan-Manila (M8) Skyjet M8 816 Manila-Basco M8 817 Basco-Manila (DG) Cebgo DG 6009 Manila-Basco DG 6010 Basco-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has said “Ursula” has weakened into a tropical storm, and is no longer directly affecting the country. The tail-end of a cold front, however, will […]

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3.2-magnitude quake strikes off Surigao del Norte

(Eagle News)-A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Saturday, Dec. 28. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the quake, which struck at 5:24 a.m., had its epicenter 32 kilometers northwest of Burgos. It had a depth of focus of 12 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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“Ursula” weakens into tropical storm, is forecast to exit PAR this morning

(Eagle News)-“Ursula” has weakened into a tropical storm, and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that while “Ursula” no longer has a direct effect on the country, the tail-end of a cold front will bring scattered light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms over Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley and Aurora this morning. Sea travel, PAGASA said, is risky especially for […]

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SWS: 96 percent of Filipinos welcoming the New Year with hope

(Eagle News) — Ninety-six percent of Filipinos are welcoming the New Year with hope, a recent Social Weather Stations found. According to the poll conducted from  December 13-16, the 96 percent was higher than the 92 percent recorded in 2018, and ties the record-high level first registered in 2017. The SWS said the increase was due to spikes in New Year hope registered in all areas except Mindanao–in Balance Luzon,99 percent; Visayas, 97 percent; Metro […]

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“Ursula” weakens into severe tropical storm; tail-end of cold front to bring rains over N. Luzon, Aurora

(Eagle News) — “Ursula” has weakened into a severe tropical storm and will no longer directly affect the country. But the  Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tail-end of the cold front will bring moderate to occasional  heavy rains over most of Northern Luzon and Aurora. PAGASA said the rainfall may trigger flooding and landslides in “highly to very highly susceptible” areas. Sea travel is also risky, especially for small seacraft, over […]

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Palace: President Duterte wants to honor other heroes on Rizal Day

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte won’t be attending this year’s Rizal Day celebration in Manila on Dec. 30, the Palace said on Friday, Dec. 27. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said instead, the President had plans of commemorating other heroes who, unlike Rizal, have not been given specific dates in the Philippine calendar for people to celebrate their heroism. He said this year, the President was interested in paying homage to General Gregorio del Pilar, […]

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Sison: Holiday ceasefire to proceed following NDFP’s formal receipt of SOMO, SOPO orders

(Eagle News) — The National Democratic Front of the Philippines has formally received the documents for Suspension of Offensive Military Operations (SOMO) and Suspension of Offensive Police Operations (SOPO). “There is no more problem about continuing the CPP ceasefire order to the (New People’s Army),” Jose Maria Sison, Communist Party of the Philippines founder said. The ceasefire announced by both parties on Sunday will last until Jan. 7. The military had accused the NPA of […]

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No such thing as US entry ban on PHL officials behind De Lima detention in 2020 US budget signed by Trump — Nieto

(Eagle News) — There is no such thing as a United States entry ban on Filipino government officials behind the detention of Senator Leila de Lima in the US 2020 budget signed into law. Political blogger RJ Nieto made the revelation in a Facebook post on Friday. Dec. 28, after news broke in the Philippines that US President Donald Trump had signed the budget that supposedly included the amendment made by  Senators Patrick Leahy and […]

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Doncic scores 24 in NBA return as Mavericks down Spurs

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Luka Doncic made a winning return from a four-game injury absence on Thursday, scoring 24 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 102-98 NBA victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Doncic, whose eight triple-doubles are the most in the NBA this season, added 10 rebounds and eight assists in his first game since he sprained his right ankle in a December 14 game against Miami. “Felt good,” a […]

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Plane crashes into house in Kazakhstan killing 14

ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AFP) — At least 14 people died Friday when a passenger plane carrying 100 people crashed into a house shortly after takeoff from Kazakhstan’s largest city, authorities said. The Bek Air plane “fell off the radar” minutes after it took off from Almaty airport at 7.05 am (01:05 GMT) on its way to the capital, Nur-Sultan, the airport authority said in a statement. “There are 14 dead at the (crash) site,” the city […]

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