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Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon under red rainfall warning

(Eagle News)–A red rainfall warning has been hoisted over Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said severe flooding is expected in flood-prone areas and near river channels. Landslides are also possible in landslide-prone areas. PAGASA said, on the other hand, a yellow warning level was  hoisted over Camarines Sur, Burias Islands. Flooding is expected in low-lying areas near river channels and landslides in mountainous areas.

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Planned P102-billion NAIA upgrade gets NEDA board nod

(Eagle News)–The rehabilitation and upgrade of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport will go ahead as planned after  the National Economic and Development Authority Board chaired by President Rodrigo  Duterte gave its go-signal. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said the PhP102-billion project, subject to a Swiss challenge,will be implemented in three phases from 2021 to 2024. Phase 1 (2021-2022) involves the immediate improvements and reconfiguration of the existing airport terminals with the aim of […]

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In photos: Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz gets first SEA Games gold

(Eagle News) – 2016 Summer Olympic silver medalist weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz took her first Southeast Asian Games gold on Monday, Dec. 2, at the women’s 55kg weightlifting event. Diaz who is also an Airwoman Sergeant of the Philippine Air Force thanked all those who cheered for her during the SEA Games. “Maraming maraming salamat sa support,” she said after the crowd cheered her on during the event. Diaz also won the country’s first gold in […]

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Heavy rainfall warning hoisted over M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Metro Manila, a yellow warning, which means flooding is possible in flood-prone areas, is hoisted over Rizal and Cavite as well. An orange rainfall warning is hoisted over Batangas and Laguna, where flooding is threatening. Quezon is under a red warning, which means serious flooding  is expected in flood-prone areas. […]

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MMDA: Number-coding scheme suspended effective noon today

(Eagle News)–The number-coding scheme is suspended effective noon today, December 3. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority made the announcement in a social media post. The suspension came as rains due to Typhoon “Tisoy” battered Metro Manila, which had been placed under Signal No. 2. The Palace earlier suspended work in government offices and classes in Metro Manila effective noon as well.

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List of rescheduled SEA Games 2019 sporting events due to inclement weather

(Eagle News)–Some sporting events of the 30th South East Asian Games had to be rescheduled due to the inclement weather. Below is a list, according to SEA Games organizers: Subic cluster • Beach Volleyball (Games Schedules moved earlier to Dec. 2. Dec.3 postponed for Dec.4) • Canoe/Kayak/TBR (Races scheduled for Dec. 6-8) • Muay (Competition to start on Dec. 4 up to Dec.8) • Pencak Silat (Games Schedules moved earlier to Dec. 2. Dec.3 postponed […]

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In photos: Big electric posts, trees toppled by Typhoon Kammuri (TisoyPH) in Albay

(Eagle News) — Big electric posts and trees were topped by powerful winds and rains brought by typhoon Kammuri in Albay as it passed through the Bicol region on Monday night, Dec. 2, until Tuesday dawn, Dec. 3. There is no electricity in the whole province of Albay and in many areas of Bicol region. Tisoy’s wrath was felt starting 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, and lasted until 3 a.m. Dec. 3. (Rebert Soriao, Eagle […]

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#WalangPasok: Work in gov’t offices, classes in Metro Manila suspended effective noon today

(Eagle News)–Work in government offices and classes in public and private schools  in Metro Manila are suspended effective noon today due to “Tisoy.” The Palace made the announcement in  memorandum circular number 73 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. Medialdea said the class suspensions apply to all levels. Those who are involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster response and in the performance of other vital services shall, however, continue with their […]

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“Tisoy” makes landfall in Marinduque, heads toward Batangas-northern Oriental Mindoro area

(Eagle News)–“Tisoy” has made landfall in Marinduque and is now heading towards the Batangas-northern Oriental Mindoro area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Tisoy” was so far estimated 55 kilometers east of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 205 kph. It has slightly weakened as it moves westward at 25 kph. PAGASA said Signal No. 3 is […]

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Work in SC, other courts in M. Manila suspended effective noon today

(Eagle News)–Work in courts in Metro Manila is suspended effective noon today. In a memorandum, Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta said the suspension applies to the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, Sandiganbayan, all National Capital Region courts, and offices under the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, Senate Electoral Tribunal, House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, Philippine Judicial Academy and the Judicial and Bar Council. Peralta said executive judges outside Metro Manila shall exercise discretion […]

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Cancelled flights for Tuesday, Dec. 3

(Eagle News)–Flights to and from Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 3,  were cancelled due to Typhoon “Tisoy” and the temporary closure of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Below is a list, as of 9:30 a.m. Cathay Pacific *CX 934/935 Manila-Hong Kong Manila Cebu Pacific *5J 891/892 Manila-Caticlan-Manila PAL Express *2P 2969 Manila-Kalibo Cebgo DG 6177/6178 Manila-Basco-Manila DG 6122 Naga-Manila DG 6193 Manila-Legaspi DG 6044 Busuanga-Manila DG 6839/6840 Manila-Siargao-Manila DG 6248 Caticlan-Manila DG 6117/6118 Manila-Naga-Manila DG 6241 […]

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