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by Elaine YU / Yan ZHAO Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Chaos engulfed the heart of Hong Kong late Saturday, as police fired tear gas and water cannon at pro-democracy protesters who defied a ban on rallying, set fires, and hurled petrol bombs in some of the most intense clashes in months. Police had banned the demonstration on security grounds, and on Friday arrested several key activists and legislators in a […]
TD “Liwayway” to remain over PHL Sea (Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Surigao del Sur as developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of TD “Liwayway” was 405 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan or 510 km east of Maasin City, Southern Leyte. “Liwayway” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up […]
by Ian Timberlake Agence France Presse At least five people have been killed in a mass shooting that left 21 victims in the US state of Texas on Saturday, police said. “We have at least 21 victims, 21 shooting victims and at least five deceased at this point in time,” Odessa Police Chief Michael Gerke told reporters. Three police officers were injured in the incident which began with a traffic stop, he said. The suspect […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Kabayan” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration made the announcement in its recent advisory. PAGASA had said once “Kabayan” exits PAR, it will intensify into a Tropical Storm while moving westward towards the southern China – northern Vietnam area once outside. As of 4 a.m., PAGASA said another LPA estimated at 515 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, is forecast to develop […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Sunday, Sept. 1, were cancelled due to the bad weather. Below are the cancelled flights, according to the Manila International Airport Authority. PAL EXPRESS 2P 2889/2890 (Manila-Ozamiz-Manila) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the low pressure area off Cagayan has intensified into Tropical Depression “Kabayan,” while another LPA, this time east of Surigao del Sur, is slated to develop into Tropical Depression “Liwayway” in 48 hours. PAGASA said […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Sunday, Sept. 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 35 kilometers northeast of Cortes at 7:48 a.m. Depth of focus was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
Another LPA east of Surigao del Sur forecast to develop into TD “Liwayway” in next 48 hours (Eagle News)–The low pressure area west of Calayan, Cagayan has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Kabayan,” which is located 310 kilometers west of Calayan and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this morning, will intensify into a Tropical Storm while moving westward towards the southern China […]
(Eagle News)–The Senate panel on justice and human rights has issued a subpoena against Bureau of Corrections chief Nicanor Faeldon for him to appear in the panel hearing on the Good Conduct Time Allowance law, or Republic Act 10592, on Monday, Sept. 2. Senator Richard Gordon, panel chair, signed the subpoena for Faeldon to testify on Saturday night. The subpoena was also signed by Senate President Tito Sotto. The hearing was set following outrage over […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, Aug. 31, hailed Gilas Pilipinas players after their match against Italy. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the players deserve Filipinos’ admiration because they “played with grit and passion.” He said Duterte “patiently watched the game as the Filipino players valiantly fought their taller, bigger, shiftier and sharp-shooting Italians.” “In the end we were outplayed and out-scored but not without displaying some flashes of brilliance, although few and far between,” he […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go pose for a picture as they watch the Gilas Pilipinas’ basketball match against Italy. The picture was posted on Go’s Facebook account. ” Naubos na namin ni Tatay Digong ang popcorn. Laban team Pilipinas Gilas! – Kuya Bong GO,” his caption read. Italy won the match by a whopping 46 points : 108-62.
(Eagle News)–A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 10 kilometers southeast of Baculin at 9:02 p.m. Depth of focus was 25 kilometers. The following intensities were felt: Intensity II – Bislig City, Mati City Instrumental Intensity II – Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental Aftershocks are expected, PHIVOLCS said.
(Eagle News)–Two people were injured after a plane crashed off Nasugbu, Batangas on Saturday, Aug. 31. A report from the Police Regional Office 4A said the plane, a PA 23-250 Piper Aztec, driven by Eugene Avila, 65, and co-piloted by Armando Ducat, 25, was on its way to Sangley Point, Cavite when it experienced fuel system failure and crashed off Barangay Papaya in Nasugbu around 1 p.m. The plane, which had come from Kuyu, Palawan, […]
