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(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over 10 areas as Tropical Depression “Jenny” moves away from N. Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Jenny,” whose center is located 215 kilometers west northwest of Dagupan City, Pangasinan, is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this afternoon or evening. “Jenny” is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph as it moves […]
(Eagle News)–There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday, Aug. 28. This was after the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the South Sandwich Islands in the southern Atlantic at 7:56 a.m. Philippine time. The United States Geological Survey pegged the magnitude of the quake at 6.8, and said the earthquake struck 130 kilometers south of Bristol Island. Depth of focus of the quake was 116 kilometers, […]
(Eagle News)–In this picture released by Senator Bong Go, he and President Rodrigo Duterte share a burger meal while reading newspapers. It was unclear where and when this took place. “Time out muna! Gutom kami ni tatay Digong. Burger muna. – Kuya Bong Go,” the caption of the picture read.
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 has been lifted in all areas as “Jenny,” now a tropical depression, crosses the mountains of N. Luzon and leaves the landmass. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Jenny” emerged over the Lingayen Gulf around 3 a.m. today. “Jenny” is highly likely to reintensify into a tropical storm, PAGASA said. Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain […]
(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in some areas on Wednesday, Aug. 28, with “Jenny’s” landfall imminent. Below is a list: Calumpit, Bulacan —all levels Hagonoy, Bulacan–all levels Ilocos Norte —all levels Isabela —all levels Itogon, Benguet —all levels Pangasinan —all levels Masinloc, Zambales —all levels Palauig, Zambales–all levels Quirino–all levels Subic, Zambales-all levels Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija–all levels Tabuk, Kalinga – kindergarten, elementary, and high school Tarlac City —all levels
(Eagle News)–More areas are now under Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm “Jenny” maintains its strength and threatens the Aurora province. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan are under Signal No. 2 with “Jenny” estimated 210 km east northeast of Infanta, Quezon or 210 km east of Baler, Aurora. Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Cagayan, Apayao, Abra, […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over Pangasinan, particularly in Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Alaminos City, Sual, Labrador, Mabini, Dasol, Burgos, Agno, Infanta, Bugallon, Aguilar, San Carlos, Lingayen, Binmaley, Calasiao Dagupan, San Carlos, Urbiztondo, Mangaldan, San Mapandan, San Jacinto and San Fabian; in Apayao, particularly Conner and Kabugan; Kalinga; Mt. Province; Ifugao in Tinoc, Banaue, Hungduan, […]
(Eagle News)—The Department of Justice has suspended the processing of the Good Conduct Time Allowances of inmates. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said he gave the verbal order to the Bureau of Corrections “as a precautionary measure and in the interest of prudence.” Guevarra said he would also ask the BuCor for a list of inmates already released and “determine what needs to be done.” “Should there be any sign of fraud or irregularity, I will […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China has said it will stage military exercises in the East China Sea near Taiwan this week, with relations tense between Beijing and the self-ruled island. This will be the third set of drills in a month and comes after the recent US approvals of arms sales worth billions to Taiwan, including F-16 fighter jets. Ties between Beijing and Taipei have plummeted since President Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016 […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets rose Tuesday, recovering from the previous day’s pounding, after Donald Trump said China-US trade talks would resume soon, though the president’s sharp changes in tone are keeping investors on edge. Regional equities tanked and the yuan plunged Monday in response to news at the weekend that Washington would hike tariffs on more than half-a-trillion dollars of Chinese imports after Beijing unveiled levies on tens of billions of US […]
by Jim SLATER NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Serena Williams began her quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles crown by crushing five-time major winner Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 Monday to reach the second round of the US Open. Williams needed only 59 minutes to rout her Russian rival, improving to 20-2 all-time against Sharapova with her 19th consecutive victory in the rivalry. “Whenever I play her I bring out some of my best […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Jenny” has maintained its strength as it moved closer toward Central Luzon on Tuesday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, while Signal No. 1 was in place in Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, the northern portion of […]
