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TD “Samuel” makes landfall over Iloilo

May exit PAR between tomorrow evening and Friday morning, PAGASA says   (Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Samuel” has made landfall over Iloilo province, and may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility between tomorrow evening and Friday morning the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said “Samuel” made landfall over Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21. As of 10 a.m., it said  the center of the tropical depression was so […]

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In photos: Faeldon takes oath as BuCor chief

In these pictures provided by Department of Justice spokesperson and Undersecretary Mark Perete, Nicanor Faeldon is seen taking his oath as the new Bureau of Corrections chief. Before his current post, Faeldon was an administrator of the Office of the Civil Defense. Faeldon was Customs chief prior to this appointment, but he resigned following public indignation over the P6.4-billion shabu shipment that slipped past the country last year.  

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Robredo urges transparency in PHL-China deals

(Eagle News) — Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, Nov. 21, urged the Duterte administration to be “transparent” in the bilateral deals signed with China on the first day of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day state visit. “The Filipino people should be informed how deals — such as the Memorandum of Understanding on the Belt and Road Initiative, the Infrastructure Cooperation Program, and, most notably, the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation on Oil and Gas […]

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WATCH: Tropical Depression “Samuel” brings heavy rain to Negros Occidental

(Eagle News) — Heavy rainfall is being experienced in the whole province of Negros Occidental due to tropical depression “Samuel.” The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on its advisory issued at 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “Samuel” was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Leganes, Iloilo (10.8 °N, 122.6 °E). Tropical depression “Samuel” is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between tomorrow evening […]

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Pimentel to PNP: “Go all-out” against hit squads, guns-for-hire

(Eagle News) — Senator Koko Pimentel on Wednesday, Nov. 21, urged the Philippine National Police to “go all-out” against guns-for-hire and hit squads to ensure peaceful elections. Pimentel issued the statement following what he said was the spate of election-related killings of local officials. “The PNP must show that it is serious in this endeavour,” Pimentel said, noting that in the first place, these police operations should already be part of regular operations. According to […]

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Klase sa pribado at pampublikong paaralan sa Negros Occidental kanselado na dahil sa bagyong Samuel

(Eagle News) — Pormal ng inihayag ng ilang local government units (LGUs) ang pagsususpendi ng klase sa lahat ng pampubliko at pribadong paaralan sa probinsya ng Negros Occidental ngayong araw, Nobyembre 21 dahil sa masamang panahon na dala ng tropical depression “Samuel.” Ang mga nagsuspinde na ng kanilang klase mula Pre-School hanggang College at ito ay ang mga sumusunod: • Bacolod City • Silay City • Toboso • Pulupandan • La Castellana • Moises Padilla […]

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Locsin: Pact on PHL-China gas exploration in waters within PHL exclusive economic zone should be drafted by Filipino

(Eagle News) — For Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., it matters who drafted the agreement for Beijing and Manila to jointly explore waters inside the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone. Locsin made the statement in a Twitter post on Wednesday, Nov. 21, after Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said “it doesn’t matter who drafted it”–whether China or the Philippines—for as long as the Philippine side goes over it. Panelo issued the statement after opposition senators sought […]

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Thierry Bollore: The Renault exec temporarily taking Ghosn’s reins

PARIS, France (AFP) — The man chosen to temporarily replace fallen auto star Carlos Ghosn at Renault is an industry insider with many years of experience working in Asia. Thierry Bollore, a 55-year-old father of five, has been declared deputy CEO to ensure day-to-day management following Ghosn’s stunning arrest in Tokyo on charges of under-reporting his pay at Nissan. Before his temporary elevation to the top of Renault, Bollore was the French car giant’s Chief […]

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Duterte formally appoints Faeldon as BuCor head

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has formally appointed former Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon at the helm of the Bureau of Corrections. The appointment was made via a letter dated November 19 and which was sent to the Office of the Justice Secretary. The office has jurisdiction over the Department of National Defense, of which Faeldon is now an administrator. As director of BuCor, Faeldon replaces former Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa, who […]

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Canceled flights on Wednesday, Nov. 21

(Eagle News) — Several flights on Wednesday, Nov. 21, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list, as announced by the Manila International Airport Authority in its Facebook page: 5J 821/822 MNL-VIRAC-MNL (Cebu Pacific) 5J 321/322 MNL-LEGAZPI-MNL (Cebu Pacific) https://youtu.be/KxYKtczwBac

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“Samuel” traverses Visayan Sea; heads toward Iloilo

(Eagle News)—-Several areas remain under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression “Samuel” heads toward Iloilo and traverses the Visayan Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said under Signal No. 1 are Masbate, including Ticao Island, Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro, southern Occidental Mindoro, Palawan including Cuyo island and Calamian group of islands, Biliran, Leyte, northern Cebu, northern Negros Occidental,  Guimaras, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan and Antique. Moderate to heavy rains are expected over  Bicol […]

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Teen driver who survived horror crash vows to race again

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — A 17-year-old racing driver who fractured her spine in a horrifying crash at the Formula Three Macau Grand Prix has vowed to return to the sport after surviving surgery lasting nearly half a day. German Sophia Floersch flew off the track on Sunday, hurtling into marshals and photographers, before being rushed to a Macau hospital in a stable condition. “I survived the operation which took 11 hours. Hope from now […]

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