Americans living in Philippines’ Subic Bay in Olongapo City area are beginning to feel concerned as relations between President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and the United States become increasingly strained.
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Crisis looms as HK legislators shun independence activists
Dozens of pro-Beijing lawmakers walked out of the Hong Kong legislature on Wednesday (October 19) to prevent the swearing-in of two pro-independence activists, setting the scene for a new constitutional crisis in the Chinese-controlled territory. The topic of independence has long been taboo in the former British colony, now governed under the “one country, two systems” principle since its return to Communist-ruled China in 1997. The government failed in an unprecedented legal attempt to halt […]
South Carolina remains flooded after Hurricane Matthew
REUTERS — The water surged up to the level of house windows in Socastee, South Carolina on Monday (October 17) as the Waccamaw river crested at nearly 17.9 feet (5.45 meters) breaking a flood record set in 1928, NBC said. As Hurricane Matthew hit the area causing severe flooding in North Carolina the Waccamaw river is now bringing more flood waters into a flooded South Carolina, according to NBC. North Carolina emergency officials have estimated […]
Fast moving wildfire in Colorado forces evacuations
REUTERS — A wildfire burning out of control in Colorado has already claimed at least 13,000 acres. Fire crews and other responders have been on the scene in Custer County battling what’s being called the “Junkins Fire.” Evacuations are underway as firefighters are dealing with high winds that are keeping the blaze fast moving. In additional to scorching swathes of forest and brush, authorities said the fire has burned four structures. As of 2300GMT the […]
Asia CEO Awards honors Expat of the Year
By CRV EBC Correspondent The Asia CEO Awards, an alliance of local and international business organizations promoting the Philippines and the Southeast Asian region, recognized business achievers including the Expatriate of the Year in a glittery awards night at the Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom, October 18. ADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan received the JLL Expatriate Executive of the Year Award with his significant contributions to global corporate sustainability initiatives. These includes the Zero Discharge of Hazardous […]
PDRRMO Pangasinan naka-red alert sa paparating ng Bagyong Lawin
PANGASINAN (Eagle News) – Puspusan na ang ginagawang paghahanda ng OCD Region 1 at ng mga local DRRMO dahil sa inaasahang paghagupit ng Bagyong Lawin. Kaugnay nito ay nag-deploy na ng mga rescue team mula sa Navy ang OCD Region 1, bilang bahagi ng preparasyon sa inaasahang epekto ng paparating na bagyo. Naka-red alert na rin ang PDRRMO Pangasinan at inalerto na ang mga residenteng nasa mga mababang lugar, tabing ilog at tabing bundok dahil sa […]
Relief goods for people displaced by Typhoon ‘Lawin’, sufficient – DSWD
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo assured that the department has sufficient relief goods for people who will be displaced by typhoon ‘Lawin’.
Typhoon Update: Sitwasyon sa mga lugar patungong Aurora
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Cagayan readies for typhoon ‘Lawin’; pre-emptive evacuations ongoing
CAGAYAN (Eagle News) — The Cagayan government is now monitoring its ongoing pre-emptive evacuations in areas prone to landslides and storm surges. In an interview in Agila Balita Alas Dose, Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba said at least 150 families are in evacuation centers as of 12 noon Wednesday, October 19.
Mt. Province placed under blue alert status due to typhoon “Lawin”
BONTOC, Mt. Province (Eagle News) — The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) on Wednesday (October 19) issued a ‘blue alert’ status in Mt. Province in preparation for super typhoon “Lawin”.
Batanes preparation for Typhoon ‘Lawin’
BATANES (Eagle News) — The local government of Batanes advised its residents to brace up and strongly secure their houses with sturdy materials to prepare for the impending threats of super typhoon ‘Lawin’.
Laryngeal cancer survivors group urges LGUs to prepare for nationwide smoking ban
MANILA, Oct. 19 – A group of Laryngeal cancer survivors New Vois Association of the Philippines (NVAP) is encouraging local government units to brace for a nationwide smoking ban in anticipation of an executive order to be signed by President Rodrigo Duterte this month. NVAP President Emer Rojas said LGUs should now start preparing for the smoking ban as the EO leaves it to local governments to impose appropriate penalties. “As we anticipate the signing of […]
