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Rainfall alert hoisted over M. Manila, nearby areas

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are so far affecting Metro Manila, Zambales, Bulacan, Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac particularly in Mayontoc, Capas, Bamban, San Jose and in General Nakar in Quezon. Light to moderate rains are also expected over Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Batangas. “The public and the disaster risk reduction and management offices […]

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Cancelled flights for Saturday, Aug. 10

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Saturday, Aug. 10, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: China Eastern Airlines  MU 212 Manila – Pudong TERMINAL 2 Philippine Airlines  PR 336/337 Manila – Pudong – Manila Cebu Pacific Air 5J 679 Shanghai – Manila Air Asia Z2 019 Shanghai – Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said monsoon rains will prevail as the southwest monsoon […]

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Gatchalian wants comprehensive framework for e-vehicles in place before 2024

(Eagle News)–Senator Sherwin Gatchalian wants a comprehensive framework in place for e-vehicles before 2024 to ensure their sustainability. In a statement, Gatchalian, chair of the Senate committee on energy, noted that by 2024,  the price of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles would be the same as EVs. “We have to ensure that the industry is alive and vibrant, so that when 2024 comes in, it will be easier for our consumers to adopt and switch […]

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Duterte on lifting stoppage order on STL: Maybe I will consider it

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Aug. 9, said he may reconsider the closure of small-town lottery operations. In a speech during the 118th anniversary of the Philippine National Police, Duterte said this was if he could be assured there would be no corruption. “But if I’m not satisfied and if the big guys are still there to manipulate the game, I will not allow it,” he said. Saying he could not stop gambling activities […]

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3.2-magnitude quake hits Batanes

(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes on Saturday, Aug. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 35 kilometers southwest of Sabtang at 7:18 a.m. Depth of focus was 30 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Basco. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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Monsoon rains to persist today, Aug. 10

(Eagle News)–Monsoon rains will  persist in the country today, Saturday, August 10, as the southwest monsoon affects the entire Philippines. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said  Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, CALABARZON, Central Luzon, Batanes, and Babuyan Group of Islands will experience the monsoon rains, with possible flash floods or landslides due to a light to moderate with at times heavy downpour. The rest of Luzon, PAGASA said, will have […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Saturday, Aug. 10

(Eagle News)–Classes on Saturday, Aug. 10, were suspended in some areas due to the bad weather: Valenzuela-pre-school to senior high school Monsoon rains will persist in parts of the country today, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as the southwest monsoon affects the entire archipelago.  

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Rains to persist as southwest monsoon affects entire PHL

(Eagle News)–Rains are still expected in the country as the southwest monsoon continues to affect the Philippine archipelago. In its recent bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Batanes, Babuyan Group of Islands, Mindoro Provinces, and Palawan will particularly experience monsoon rains. Flash floods or landslides due to light to moderate with at times heavy monsoon rains are expected. Western Visayas and […]

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3 Catholic bishops to DOJ panel: Junk sedition raps vs us

(Eagle News)–Three Catholic bishops  who have been charged with sedition and others in connection with the Ang Totoong Narco-list videos have asked the Department of Justice to junk the same. This is based on the counter-affidavits separately filed by Novaliches Bishop  Emeritus Teodoro Bacani Jr., Lingayen Archbishop Socrates Villegas and Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David before the Department of Justice special panel of prosecutors that is conducting a preliminary probe into the charges. The panel […]

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Number-coding scheme lifted effective 3 p.m. today

(Eagle News)–The number-coding scheme is lifted effective 3 p.m. today, Aug. 9. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority made the announcement via Twitter, amid the inclement weather brought about by an enhanced southwest monsoon. Earlier, the Palace suspended work in government offices and classes in Metro Manila. The memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said the suspension was effective 3 p.m. The MMDA said the number-coding scheme, however, still applies in Makati.

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Huawei unveils own operating system to compete with Android

DONGGUAN, China (AFP) — Chinese telecom giant Huawei unveiled its own operating system on Friday, as it faces the threat of losing access to Android systems amid escalating US-China trade tensions. Richard Yu, the head of Huawei’s consumer business, told a press conference in the southern city of Dongguan that the new system, called HarmonyOS or HongMeng in Chinese, would “bring more harmony and convenience to the world”. The highly-anticipated software is considered crucial for the […]

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3.0-magnitude quake jolts Batanes

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes on Friday, Aug. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the series of earthquakes in the province on July 27, hit 3 kilometers southwest of Itbayat at 10:51 a.m Depth of focus was 17 kilometers. An intensity III was felt in Itbayat, PHIVOLCS said. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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