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(Eagle News) – More ash explosions were seen this morning, January 23, in Mayon Volcano as volcanologists warned of continuous explosions after it raised the volcano’s alert level to number 4, meaning hazardous eruption is imminent. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that as of 8:54 a.m. Tuesday, another phreatomagmatic eruption occurred in Mt. Mayon sensing an ash column five kilometers high. This was similar to yesterday’s 5-km high ash cloud […]
Escudero says Bautista has been a “consistent no-show” since hearings on possible Anti-Money Laundering Law violations began in August 2017 By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Former Commission on Elections Chair Andres Bautista has been subpoenaed following his repeated failure to attend a Senate panel hearing on possible violations of the Anti-Money Laundering Law. Senator Chief Escudero, chair of the Senate committee on banks, financial institutions and currencies, said that this means that Bautista–who was […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Tokyo and Hong Kong led another rally across Asian markets on Tuesday, extending a global advance at the start of 2018 with traders optimistic heading into the earnings season. While there were limited concerns about its likely economic impact, a deal in Washington that ended a US government shutdown also removed uncertainty and provided further support. Democrats on Monday agreed to a Republican deal that brought an end to the […]
(Eagle News) — The chair of the Supreme Court’s bids and awards committee on Tuesday denied awarding the contract to an information and communications technology consultant who received a whopping monthly salary of P250,000. “Yes, your Honor,” Raul Villanueva, who is also the SC deputy chief administrator, said when asked if the participation of the BAC in the engagement of the services of Helen Perez-Macasaet was merely a “formality.” Villanueva was a resource person during the […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Minnie Mouse was honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame Monday, with her eternal sidekick Mickey by her side. In her red and white polka-dot dress and bright yellow heels, the giggly cartoon favorite was recognized a full four decades after Mickey. “Mickey, I’m so happy you’re here to share this wonderful day with me. That’s for you! This really is the best day ever. Oh thank […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) advised the affected communities to be vigilant on the health hazards of volcanic ash to human health as alert level 4 was raised over Mayon Volcano in Legazpi, Albay. According to PRC Health Services, exposure to falling ash may cause a number of health problems especially respiratory illnesses such as nose and throat irritation, coughing, bronchitis-like illness, and discomfort while breathing. Eye irritation and minor skin problems are also among […]
LEGAZPI, Albay (Eagle News) – Karagdagang 7,000 hanggang 8,000 na pamilya ang inililikas na matapos itaas sa alert level 4 sa bulkang Mayon kasunod nang magma eruptions. Ayon kay National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Spokesperson Romina Marasigan, inaayos ng Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council at Albay Local Government ang evacuation. Kabuuang 6,498 na pamilya o katumbas ng 24,611 katao ang nasa loob ng 27 evacuation centers. Dagdag pa ni Marasigan, […]
BAGUIO CITY (Eagle News) — Isinailalim na ng pamunuan ng Mount Pulag sa indefinite suspension ang lahat ng aktibidad sa bundok dahil sa nangyaring forest fire nitong Sabado ng hapon, Enero 20. Batay sa inisyal na imbestigasyon, nag-simula ang sunog sa pagsabog ng butane gas stove ng isang hiker. Dahil dito apektado ng forest fire ang lahat ng campsite at peak. Ang sunog ay tumagal ng halos walong oras bago naapula, pasado alas nuebe na […]
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Intel on Monday called for a halt in deployment of patches for a troubling vulnerability in its computer chips because they could cause “unpredictable” problems in affected devices. Intel posted a list of chip models that could be tripped up by the patch, meant to prevent hackers from taking advantage of so-called Meltdown and Spectre flaws to steal data. The US chip giant recommended that computer makers, cloud service […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A deal to end a three-day government shutdown in Washington sent a jubilant Wall Street to a fresh set of records on Monday, as US stocks continued their seemingly irrepressible upward march. Most other global markets also rose but across the Atlantic results were mixed, with Paris and Frankfurt up while London sagged. Word of the bargain struck among lawmakers in Washington early Monday afternoon sent all three New […]
Roberto Delfin, DoTR supervising transport officer, placed under 90-day suspension (Eagle News) — Transportation Secretary Art Tugade has ordered the filing of charges against an agency official following allegations he accepted a P150,000 bribe through his aide in exchange for favorable action on a company’s application for a route measure capacity, among others. Roberto Delfin, the Department of Transportation’s supervising transportation and development officer, was placed under a 90-day preventive suspension pending the results of an […]
(Eagle News) — Solicitor General Jose Calida has asked the Court of Appeals to reconsider its decision that paved the way for former Palawan Gov. Joel Reyes to leave detention. In a motion for reconsideration filed on Monday, Calida said the “(Former Special 11th Division) clearly disregarded jurisprudential parameters in the determination of the existence of probable cause” for the arrest warrant issued against the former governor in connection with the charges he faces for […]
