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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Friday, Oct. 6

(Eagle News)–Classes on Friday, Oct. 6, were suspended in some areas due to the inclement weather. The following are covered by the suspension: Manila – All levels (public and private) Malabon  – All levels (public and private) Navotas – All levels (public and private) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that although Typhoon “Jenny” has weakened with its center outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility,  the western section of Luzon may still experience some […]

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“Jenny” makes landfall over Pingtung County, Taiwan; Signal No. 3 still raised over northern Batanes

(Eagle News) — “Jenny” has slightly weakened and has made landfall over Pingtung County in Taiwan. However, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 remains hoisted over the northern portion of Batanes. The rest of Batanes are under Signal No. 2, while Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Lal-Lo, Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Allacapan, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Lasam, Gattaran), the […]

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Philippine government vows to take steps to address rising food costs

MANILA, Oct 5, 2023 (AFP) – High food prices in the Philippines have pushed inflation to a five-month peak, officials said Thursday, increasing pressure on the government to stop the country’s neediest going hungry. Farming subsidies and food stamps for the poor are among government efforts to rein in or mitigate price increases, which have dented the popularity of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “The government is committed to providing targeted assistance to affected vulnerable segments […]

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Inflation accelerated to 6.1 percent in September: PSA

(Eagle News) — Inflation in the Philippines accelerated to 6.1 percent in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority said. According to the PSA, this is faster than the 5.3 percent reported in August. With the figures, the national average inflation from January to September 2023 remains at 6.6 percent, slower than the 6.9 percent reported in September 2022. The PSA said the uptrend in the overall inflation in September 2023 was primarily brought about by the […]

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Signal No. 3 still hoisted over Batanes as Typhoon “Jenny” further intensifies

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 is still in effect over Batanes as Typhoon “Jenny” further intensified on Thursday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is raised over the northern portion of Babuyan Islands. The rest of Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Lal-lo, Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Allacapan, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Lasam, Gattaran), the northern portion of Apayao […]

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Typhoon “Jenny” slightly intensifies as it moves toward Southern Taiwan

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 remains in effect over the northern portion of Batanes as “Jenny” slightly intensified and moved westward toward Southern Taiwan on Wednesday evening. Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is raised over the rest of Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands. The rest of Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Lal-lo, Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Allacapan, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Lasam, Gattaran), the […]

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Typhoon “Jenny” maintains its strength; Signal No. 3 still hoisted over northern portion of Batanes

(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Jenny” maintained its strength on Wednesday afternoon as it accelerated west northwestward toward southern Taiwan. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Signal No. 3 remains in effect over the northern portion of Batanes (Itbayat). Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is hoisted over the rest of Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands. The following areas are under Signal No. 1: The rest of Babuyan Islands the northern […]

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Marcos lifts cap on Philippines’ rice prices

(Agence France Presse) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lifted a price ceiling on rice Wednesday, weeks after capping the cost of the staple to support poor households. In early September, Marcos set the maximum retail price of regular milled rice at 41 pesos ($0.72) per kilogramme (2.2 pounds) and 45 pesos for the higher-quality “well-milled” rice. The measure was criticised by some economists, who warned it could distort the market and lead to shortages. […]

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DA gives assurance of ample rice supply in PHL

(Eagle News)–The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday said that rice production has increased, with the country with 52 days worth of rice supply by the end of September. DA Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla made the statement to President Bongbong Marcos during a sectoral meeting in Malacañang where  the basis for lifting the price ceiling on rice imposed under Executive Order (EO) No. 39 was discussed. Citing DA records,  the Presidential Communications Office said that apart from […]

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Signal No. 3 still raised over northern portion of Batanes even as Typhoon “Jenny” slightly weakens

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 remains in effect over the northern portion of Batanes even as “Jenny” slightly weakened on Wednesday morning. Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is raised over the rest of Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands as the typhoon moves west northwestward, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and a gustiness of 185 kph. The rest of Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Ginzaga, […]

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US, Philippines begin annual drills in disputed South China Sea

MANILA, Oct 2, 2023 (AFP) – The United States and the Philippines launched annual joint naval war games on Monday, days after the latest diplomatic row between Manila and Beijing over the disputed South China Sea. More than a thousand sailors from the two allies are taking part in the annual “Samasama” (Tagalog for Together) anti-submarine, surface and electronic warfare drills off Manila and the south of Luzon, the main island of the Philippines. China’s […]

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Credits received under Food Stamp Program should complement beneficiaries’ existing income: DSWD

(Eagle News)–The Department of Social Welfare and Development clarified on Saturday, Sept. 30, that the food credits beneficiaries receive under the Food Stamp Program should merely complement their income. Under the FSP launched by the World Food Programme of the United Nations in Siargao Island beneficiaries receive P3,000 worth of food credits loaded to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cards. The EBT cards can then be used to purchase food products in all DSWD-accredited merchants and […]

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