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(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Cagayan on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 37 kilometers northwest of Santa Ana at 3:57 p.m. Depth of focus was 12 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea Saturday lashed out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his comments on Pyongyang’s “rogue behaviour” and warned its expectations for nuclear talks with Washington are “gradually disappearing”. Pyongyang’s angry words come as working-level talks with Washington remain gridlocked, despite an agreement in June between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump to kickstart the process. Instead no progress has been made in […]
Southwest monsoon affects W. Luzon (Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring two low pressure areas, one near Cagayan, and the other near Surigao del Sur. PAGASA said the southwest monsoon is also affecting the western section of Luzon. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, PAGASA said, will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon and the LPA north of Luzon. Flash floods or […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has announced the cancellation of flights on Saturday, Aug. 31, due to bad weather. Below is a list: PAL Express 2P 2196: Manila-Laoag 2P 2197: Laoag-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is so far monitoring two low pressure areas. The southwest monsoon is also affecting the western section of Luzon.
(Eagle News) – The new and state-of-the-art Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) museum, featuring the Church’s history, culture, and rapid global expansion since 1914, opens to the public after it was inaugurated on Monday, August 26, 2019 by INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. The five-level INC Museum, with a total area of 46,000 square meters, is considered to be the largest private and heritage museum, as well as the largest single-building […]
(Eagle News)–Several roads in Metro Manila are slated to undergo reblocking and repair until Monday, Sept. 2. Below is a list of the roads, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways. EDSA southbound from corner Bulacan Street to Philam, 1st lane from center island southbound from Lagarian Creek to Arayat Street in Cubao southbound from Eugenio Lopez Drive to Timog MRT station northbound from Main Avenue to P. Tuazon, 1st lane from sidewalk […]
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are expected over Boliney, Bucloc, Daguioman and Malibcong in Abra due to a low pressure area. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. Light to moderate rains are now being experienced over Camiguin; Fuga; Bangued, Bucay, Danglas, Dolores, Lagayan, Lagangilang, Lapaz, Licuan-Baay, Penarrubia, Sallapadan, SanJuan, Tayum and […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Aug. 30, urged Chinese businessmen to invest in the Philippines. The Palace said Duterte also noted the Philippines has “grown for the past 82 consecutive quarters and recorded above 6% annual growth rate since 2012” as he faced the businessmen on the second day of his trip to China at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing. He added the Build, Build, Build program allows for more cooperation between the […]
(Eagle News)–In this picture provided by the Palace, President Rodrigo Duterte can be seen attending the opening ceremony of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Beijing, China. The President has said he would watch Gilas Pilipinas’ match against Italy, which is slated today at 7:30 p.m. Philippine time.
(Eagle News)–Around 70 percent of those who took the August 2019 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination passed. The Professional Regulation Commission said 3,928 out of 5,563 takers passed the exam held in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena and Tacloban. Lester Corpin Toledo of the Cebu Institute of Technology got the highest mark, with 94.65 percent. He was followed by Hutch Niño Valles of the Bulacan State University with 94.05 percent, and by Reginald […]
(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto believes President Rodrigo Duterte should sack all Bureau of Corrections officials. Sotto issued the statement following a GMA news report BuCor director-general Nicanor Faeldon himself signed the release order of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez, whose reported possible release under the Good Conduct Time Allowances law or RA 10592 outraged the public. Sanchez was convicted of the killing and rape of Aileen Sarmenta and the killing of her friend […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine Information Authority Chief Harold Clavite has resigned. Clavite made the announcement himself in a post on Facebook on Friday night. “It’s official. I’ve separated from (PIA) effective today,” he said. He said he was now looking forward to a “less stressful private life now.” “I have contributed a lot and have completed my purpose of giving up my career and life in the United States to serve my home country, the #Philippines. I […]
