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by Kang Jin-kyu Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea Saturday fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea after vowing to remain the biggest “threat” to the United States and branding Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as “toxin.” It was the latest in a series of short-range missile tests the nuclear-armed nation has carried out in recent weeks in protest against US-South Korean military exercises, which it […]
(Eagle News)–The tropical cyclone wind signal hoisted over Northern Abra has been lifted, with Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng” now off the southern coast of Pingtung county in Taiwan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ineng” which was estimated at 185 km northwest of Basco, Batanes is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this afternoon. Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Batanes, while Signal No. 1 is in place over Cagayan […]
(Eagle News)–Was the “premature, reckless” announcement of the “impending” release of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Sanchez meant to be “a propaganda blitz to drumbeat support for the death penalty?” This was the question posed by Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday, August 24, a day after the Palace clarified Sanchez, who was convicted of the murder and rape of Aileen Sarmenta, and of the murder of her friend Allan Gomez in the 1990, was not […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government believes former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez is not eligible for early release under Republic Act. No. 10592. In backing the stand of the Department of Justice, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año noted that the law, which increases the Good Conduct Time Allowance given to inmates, is “categorical in excluding recidivists, habitual delinquents, escapees, and persons charged with heinous crimes” from its coverage. Año said Sanchez “inarguably […]
by Carlos Fabal, with Allison Jackson in Rio de Janeiro Agence France Presse PORTO VELHO, Brazil (AFP) — President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday authorized the deployment of Brazil’s armed forces to help combat fires raging in the Amazon rainforest, as a growing global outcry over the blazes sparks protests and threatens a huge trade deal. Plumes of thick smoke rose into the sky above dense forest in the northwestern state of Rondonia, where bright […]
(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng accelerated further on Saturday, Aug. 24, and is now approaching Batanes, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said as of this morning, the center of “Ineng” was estimated at 105 kilometers north of Basco. “Ineng” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 100 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 125 kilometers per hour, as it moves west northwest at 30 […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Saturday, Aug. 24, were diverted to Clark due to the bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: Philippine Airlines PR 383 Canton-Manila Cebu Pacific 5J 322 Legaspi-Manila 5J 620 Tagbilaran-Manila 5J 782 Ozamiz-Manila 5J 962 Davao-Manila Qatar Airways QR 934 Doha-Manila Air Asia Z2 764 Cebu-Manila Cebgo DG 6113 Manila-Naga The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said severe tropical storm “Ineng” is approaching […]
(Eagle News)–Several roads in Metro Manila are scheduled to undergo road reblocking and repair from Friday, Aug. 23. The Department of Public Works and Highways said the following roads will undergo the work starting 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Edsa southbound from Magallanes-Baclaran bus stop to Magallanes-Alabang bus stop, outer lane southbound from Eugenio Lopez Drive to Scout Borromeo (desilting and construction of manhole) northbound from Main Avenue to P. Tuazon, […]
(Eagle News)-A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro early Saturday, Aug. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 12 kilometers southeast of Paluan at 2:20 a.m. Depth of focus was seven kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–“Ineng” has slightly accelerated as it approaches the southern Taiwan-Batanes area on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the severe tropical storm, which, as of 4 a.m. today was estimated at 105 kilometers east northeast of Basco, Batanes, is expected to cross the Bashi Channel. “Ineng” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 100 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 125 kilometers […]
(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended on Saturday, August 24, several areas due to the bad weather. Below is a list: La Trinidad, Benguet — pre-school to senior high school (public and private) Makati — all levels (public and private) Noveleta, Cavite — all levels (public and private) San Fernando, La Union — all levels (public and private) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng” is expected to cross the Bashi […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Pampanga, Bulacan, Laguna and Rizal apart from in Metro Manila within the next 2 hours. The conditions are also being experienced in Cavite particularly in Cavite City, Kawit, Noveleta, Rosario, Bacoor, Imus, General Trias; Zambales, specifically in Olongapo , Subic, Castillejos, […]
