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PAGASA monitors LPA off Davao

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area east of Davao. PAGASA said the LPA is located  460 kilometers east of the city. It said the easterlies are also affecting the eastern section of Luzon, while the northeast monsoon is affecting extreme Northern Luzon. Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Caraga will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms  due to the LPA, while  Batanes will have partly […]

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Crisis-wracked Chile pulls out as APEC, climate meet host

  by Paulina ABRAMOVICH Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) — Chile pulled out of hosting two major international summits on Wednesday as it struggled to restore order after more than ten days of civil unrest that have left at least 20 dead. President Sebastian Pinera said “common sense” dictated the decision to withdraw from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and the Cop 25 climate change conference. US President Donald Trump had said he […]

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Beijing eyes facial recognition tech for metro security

  BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing will use facial recognition tools to speed up security checks in the city’s overcrowded metro, using a ‘credit system’ to sort passengers into different channels, state-run media reported on Wednesday. Long queues and commuters arguing with staff over slow security procedures are common sites during rush hour in the metro system of the 20 million-strong metropolis. The city plans to install cameras that will scan the faces of passengers […]

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Marcos asks PET for extension of deadline for submission of comment on manual recount report

Wants “voluminous” report photocopied first (Eagle News)–The camp of former Senator Bongbong Marcos has asked the Presidential Electoral Tribunal he be allowed to defer the submission of his comments on the report on the revision and appreciation of votes in Negros Oriental and two other areas. In a five-page motion, Marcos requested for the deferment until his camp gets copies of the “voluminous” documents. For this, Marcos requested the PET for specific 15 individuals to […]

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Work in gov’t offices on Thursday, Oct. 31, suspended by noon

(Eagle News)–Work in government offices on Thursday, Oct. 31, is suspended by noon. Memorandum circular number 69 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said the suspension was to allow government employees to travel to and from the different regions in the country for the holidays. “However, those agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue with their operations […]

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In photos: Cor Jesu College bldg in Digos City suffers damage after successive Mindanao quakes

  (Eagle News) — In these photos from the Digos City Philippine National Police (PNP), the Cor Jesu College building is seen with severe damages after the successive quakes to hit Mindanao this month, the most recent of which was on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, 2019 when Tulunan, Cotabato was hit by a magnitude 6.6 quake.  The tremor was felt in various intensities in other areas in Mindanao, even as more than 200 aftershocks continue […]

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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Thursday, Oct. 31

(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in at least one area on Thursday, Oct. 31: UP Diliman–no classes, work starting 12 noon The university’s Office of the President said units providing vital public services such as health service (PGH and other health care units), security and police, communications, waste management, and similar units shall observe the regular whole-day schedule. There is an expected increase in the volume of motorists who will take advantage of the holidays to […]

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Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon due to the easterlies affecting the eastern section of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are affecting portions of Isabela, particularly Palanan and Ilagan; Mt.Province, particularly Paracelis; Kalinga specifically in Tanudan; and in Apayao, in Conner and Kabugao. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains are […]

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LTFRB dismisses 14 employees from Bicol office for alleged corruption

Regional director, two others suspended (Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has dismissed 14 employees from its Bicol regional office due to alleged corruption. The LTFRB said also suspended from  the  Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office Region V were Director Vladimir Kahulugan, and employees Andres Tabunda and Arnel Sabello. The LTFRB said Kahulugan was charged with grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the public. Tabunda […]

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Raps filed vs suspects in killing of columnist in Pampanga

(Eagle News)–Charges have been filed against the suspects in the killing of a columnist and his companion in Pampanga. The Presidential Task Force on Media Security said double murder charges have been filed against Armado Velasco, the alleged mastermind in the killing of Remate columnist Jupiter Gonzales and his companion Christopher Tiongson. Also charged before the Pampanga Prosecutors Office were alleged accomplice Edgardo Cabrera and another “John Doe.” Gonzales and Tiongson were killed reportedly after […]

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PAGASA monitoring active tropical cyclone outside PAR

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring an active tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said tropical storm “Matmo” is located 895 kilometers west of southern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving northwest at 20 kph. Meanwhile, Bicol Region and the provinces of Aurora, Quezon, Cagayan and Isabela will have cloudy  skies with scattered rainshowers and […]

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PAGASA monitors active tropical cyclone outside PAR

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring an active tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said as of 3 a.m., Tropical Storm “Matmo” was located 895 kilometers west of southern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour, and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving northwest at 20 kph. Meanwhile, Bicol Region and the provinces of Aurora, Quezon, Cagayan and Isabela will have […]

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