(Eagle News) — Heavy rains and fierce winds from Tropical Depression Usman are being experienced in the province of Cagayan on Monday, December 31. (Eagle News Cagayan Bureau Rhodalyn Sumer) https://youtu.be/Q-9iezb9pJ8
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Bagyong Usman nag-iwan ng matiding baha sa bayan ng Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro.
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Chief Justice Bersamin: New year signifies “new beginning” for judiciary
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After Mattis, Shanahan takes Pentagon helm at critical time
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N. Korea’s Kim vows more summits with South next year: Seoul
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Rains expected in parts of country today
(Eagle News)—Rains are expected in several parts of the country on New Year’s eve. In an advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and nearby areas. PAGASA said the rains may persist within one to two hours. According to PAGASA, the same is now being experienced in Albay, Catanduanes and Sorsogon. […]
15 suspects brought before Morocco judge over hiker murders
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Arroyo in New Year’s Day message: Forgive, spread kindness and compassion
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White House chief: Trump not building a ‘wall’
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Merkel says Germany must fight for ‘our convictions’
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