(Eagle News) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) will give financial aid to more than 20, 000 farmers affected by “Vinta.” Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol said that insurance payments amount to Php 182 million. Farmers in the Zamboanga peninsula and northern Mindanao will benefit from this. “The SURE Program which stands for Survival and Recovery, grants a P25,000 loan package to farming and fisherfolk families affected by calamities,” Piñol said.
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Lacson: “Less bloody, more transparent” drug war possible with “more vigor, enthusiasm”
(Eagle News)– Senator Panfilo Lacson said a “less bloody, more transparent drug campaign” will be possible this year with “more vigor and enthusiasm.” In his Twitter post, Lacson also said “much improved, more dedicated intelligence work” was also needed. President Rodrigo Duterte came under fire for what critics said was his bloody war on drugs led by the Philippine National Police. In response, Duterte issued a directive giving the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, a […]
“Agaton” now traversing Sulu Sea; is heading toward Palawan
(Eagle News)– Tropical Depression “Agaton” is now traversing the Sulu Sea and is heading toward Palawan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that as of 10 a.m., the center of the tropical depression was 170 kilometers west of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. It is packing maximum winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kilometers per hour. It is forecast to move west at […]
Tropical Depression “Agaton” slightly accelerates as it prepares to make landfall over Dinagat Island
(Eagle News)– Tropical Depression “Agaton” slightly accelerated as it prepares to make landfall over Dinagat Island on Monday night. As of 10 p.m., the center of “Agaton” was estimated at 80 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte. “Agaton” was packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 60 kilometers per hour, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. It is forecast to […]
Palace “elated” at drop in firecracker-related injuries
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Monday expressed elation at the drop in firecrackers-related injuries. “We’re elated and we hope next year it will be no casualties and injuries at all,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Monday. Roque was referring to the 191 firecrackers-related injuries recorded from December 21 to January 1, which represents a 68 percent drop from the figure recorded in the same period last year. The DOH said only one stray […]
Roque: President Duterte wanted to fire another official on first day of 2018
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte had wanted to axe a government official on the first day of 2018. “E sabi ko, ‘Huwag naman po, Mr. President. Pabayaan muna natin mag-happy new year ‘yung sisibakin,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in an interview over dzbb on Monday. Roque did not say who the official was but said he was “top-level.” Roque said the announcement would be made on January 3 instead. “Pagdating doon sa laban sa […]
Tropical Depression “Agaton” maintains its strength as it threatens Caraga
(Eagle News)– “Agaton” maintained its strength as it threatened the Caraga region on Monday night. As of 7 p.m., the center of the tropical depression was 145 kilometers north northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. “Agaton” was packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 60 kilometers per hour, and is forecast to move west at 19 kilometers per hour. “Agaton” is expected to make landfall […]
First tropical depression in 2018 “Agaton” enters PHL on New Year’s day, puts 17 provinces under signal #1
(Eagle News) — The country’s first tropical depression for the new year has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on the first day of year 2018, and is now named “Agaton”, placing at least 17 provinces mostly in Mindanao under tropical cyclone warning signal number 1. In its latest weather bulletin issued at 5 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that low pressure area (LPA) east Southeast of […]
DOH: 191 firecracker-related injuries, 1 stray bullet case recorded from December 21, 2017 to January 1, 2018
(Eagle News)– The Department of Health has recorded over 100 firecracker-related injuries and a stray bullet case during the New Year revelry. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the 191 firecracker-related injuries and stray bullet case were recorded from Dec. 21, 2017 to Jan. 1, 2018. “We are relatively pleased, relative because there are still injuries, but pleased because the substantial reduction or decrease in fireworks related injuries,” he said. He said the figure was […]
Look: Highlights of the 30-minute fireworks display at the PHL Arena welcoming Year 2018
DOH: Most firecracker victims are children
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health on Sunday said that most victims of firecracker-related injuries so far are children. The DOH said in a statement that 70 of the 86 victims recorded so far from December 21 to 31 were aged less than 15. This translates to 81 percent. Piccolo topped the top causes of firecracker-related injuries, with 54 victims. Boga was in second place with seven victims, and was followed by kwitis, with […]
President Duterte tells Filipinos to “embrace this coming year’s uncertainty with a glimmer of hope”
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos on Sunday to “embrace this coming year’s uncertainty with a glimmer of hope.” “And (let us) remain determined in achieving our vision of a better and more prosperous future,” Duterte said. According to the President, he remains hopeful “that our resilience will enable us to overcome and rise above these challenges as one nation.” He cited the challenges he said the country faced in 2017, but which it […]
