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Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers to persist over some N. Luzon provinces

(Eagle News)–Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers will be experienced over some provinces of Northern Luzon. Aurora, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayao, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino will experience these conditions due to localized thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast to north will prevail over Northern Luzon and Aurora Province, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. […]

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LTO opens district office in Basco, Batanes

(Eagle News)—The Land Transportation Office has opened a district office in Basco, Batanes. The Department of Transportation said since it started operations on Thursday, Oct. 10, 17 licenses were produced by the office in Barangay Kayvaluganan. Certificates of registration and official receipts were also issued. LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante said vehicles can also be registered at the office, which can issue copies of traffic regulations as well. The new office opened less than a […]

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Gatchalian to DOE: Be transparent about nuclear agenda

(Eagle News)–Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy to be more transparent about its nuclear agenda. Gatchalian issued the statement following reports  the Philippines and Russia signed a deal on exploring the possible construction of a nuclear power plant in the country, and as  the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee, which he chairs, examined the DOE’s proposed ₱97 million budget allocation for the country’s nuclear program agenda. In making the call, Gatchalian noted […]

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3.5-magnitude quake hits Sultan Kudarat

(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Sultan Kudarat on Saturday, Oct. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 15 kilometers southwest of Columbio at 7:07 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 26 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the country today, Oct. 12. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms as the northwest and southwest winds converge. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized  thunderstorms. […]

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Japan gears up for Super Typhoon Hagibis; residents stock up on food and supplies

  By Tyra’nell Pille-Lu EBC Japan Bureau/Eagle News Service  TOKYO, Japan (Eagle News) — As “super typhoon” Hagibis threatens Eastern Japan, residents in the Kanto region — including but not limited to Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, Yamanashi, Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures — take several safety measures to prepare themselves for this year’s most powerful typhoon. Residents rush to the nearest supermarkets as they stock up on food, drinks, and other supplies ahead of the weekend when […]

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Albayalde goes to noted lawyer Estelito Mendoza for legal advice amid “ninja cops” controversy

  (Eagle News) — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Oscar Albayalde sought the legal advice of noted lawyer Estelito Mendoza on Friday, October 11, amid the controversy he is facing on the “ninja cops” issue. In a photo from the Office of the Chief PNP, Albayalde is seen seated beside Mendoza. “We paid him a visit so he is so much willing to give legal advice. His team and him being the leader, we asked […]

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3.0-magnitude quake hits Ilocos Norte

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Norte on Friday, Oct. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 13 kilometers northeast of Carasi at 7:57 p.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity II – Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte Intensity I – Laoag City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Artificial meat is now made in space, coming to a supermarket near you

  by Juliette MICHEL Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Creating meat from cells is no longer the realm of science fiction: a Russian cosmonaut did it aboard the International Space Station, and it is just a matter of time before these products arrive in supermarkets. Tests carried out in space in September led to the production of beef, rabbit and fish tissue using a 3D printer. This new technology “could make […]

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Manila City gov’t lifts closure order on Isetann two days after it was shut down

  (Eagle News) — The Manila City government lifted the closure order of Isetann Mall in Recto on Friday, October 11, two days after it was ordered shut down due to numerous violations of city ordinances and for having no business permits. A statement from the Manila City government said that Isetann Mall was opened after its management “fully secured the appropriate permits needed to operate.” It said that the Bureau of Permits chief Levi […]

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Oil prices spike after Iranian tanker hit by suspected missile strikes off Saudi coast

  by Amir HAVASI Agence France Presse TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Suspected missile strikes hit an Iranian oil tanker off the Saudi coast on Friday, its owner said, the first Iranian vessel targeted since a spate of attacks in the Gulf Washington blamed on Tehran. The National Iranian Tanker Company, which owns the ship, said the hull of the Sabiti was hit by two separate explosions off the Saudi port of Jeddah, saying they were […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Zambales, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Zambales and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga and Cavite within the next two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Pasig, and Marikina in Metro Manila; in Capas, Tarlac; in  Rodriguez, Antipolo, Tanay, San Mateo, Cainta, Angono, Taytay, Binangonan, Cardona in Rizal; and in […]

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