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President Bongbong Marcos orders intensified efforts vs human trafficking

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has ordered intensified efforts against human trafficking. Justice Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said in a statement issued by the Presidential Communications Office that the President also wants the country to maintain its Tier 1 ranking when it comes to addressing the transnational crime. The ranking, the PCO said, indicates that a country fully complies with the minimum standards for the eradication of trafficking and is actively working to address the same. […]

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“Goring” develops into a supertyphoon; extreme eastern portion of Isabela under Signal No. 3

(Eagle News)–The extreme eastern portion of Isabela is now under Signal No. 3 as “Goring” developed into a supertyphoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal is, in particular, hoisted over Divilacan and Palanan. The following areas, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 2: Eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Peñablanca, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Lal-lo, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Santa Ana) Eastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, Ilagan City, Maconacon, Cabagan, […]

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Signal No. 3 hoisted over portions of Cagayan, Isabela as “Goring” steadily intensifies over the sea

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 has been hoisted over two areas as “Goring” steadily intensified over the sea east of Babuyan Islands. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Northeastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana) Extreme eastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan) Meanwhile, the following areas are under Signal No. 2: Eastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, San Mariano, Ilagan City, Maconacon, Cabagan, Tumauini, San […]

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Signal No. 2 raised over portions of Cagayan, Isabela as “Goring” continues to rapidly intensify

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 is up over two areas as “Goring” continued to rapidly intensify over the sea east of Babuyan Islands. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Extreme northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) Extreme northeastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan, Maconacon) Meanwhile, the following areas are under Signal No. 1: Batanes Babuyan Islands the eastern portion of mainland […]

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“Goring” intensifies into a severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Goring” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas remain under a tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1: Batanes the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Islands, Camiguin Islands) the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri) the eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, and Palanan, Dinapigue, San Mariano, San Pablo, Cabagan, Tumauini, […]

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Several areas still under Signal No. 1 as “Goring” continues to intensify

(Eagle News) — Several areas remain under Signal No. 1 as “Goring” continues to intensify while moving south southwestward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following are still under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Camiguin Island) the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri) the eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan, […]

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President Bongbong Marcos supports recommendation to streamline visa processing for foreign students

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has expressed support for the streamlining of visa processing for foreign students. According to the Presidential Communications Office, this was the recommendation of the Private Sector Advisory Council, which met with the President in Malacañang on Thursday. Among the other recommendations of the PSAC were the standardization of application procedures and information on student visa requirements, and the accreditation of clinics for medical clearance and certificate requirements. The PSAC also recommended […]

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NET25 garners award and recognition at the upcoming 2nd Global Iconic Aces Awards

NET25, a leading television network, is set to receive the Exceptional Clarity and Brilliance in Television Programming and Production Award.  This accolade highlights the network’s commitment to delivering exceptional content. Mr. Caesar Vallejos, President of NET25, will also be recognized for his Exceptional Stewardship in Broadcast Media. RESPONDE: Mata ng Mamamayan will be celebrated as the Global Iconic Public Service Program of the Year. The awards ceremony will take place on August 28, 2023, at […]

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Four areas under Signal No. 1 as “Goring” slightly intensifies

(Eagle News)–Four areas are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Goring” slightly intensified and continued to move slowly on Friday, Aug. 25. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal is hoisted over Batanes, the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Islands, Camiguin Islands), the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca), and the northeastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, and Palanan). “Goring” […]

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“Goring” maintains its strength as it traverses the PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — “Goring” has maintained its strength as it traverses the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said the center of the tropical depression was estimated 355 km east northeast of Calayan, Cagayan or 300 km east of Basco, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 70 kph, moving north northwestward at 15 kph. According to […]

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LPA off Cagayan develops into a tropical depression

TD “Goring”  may enhance southwest monsoon, PAGASA says (Eagle News)–The low pressure area over the Philippine Sea off Cagayan has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said TD “Goring” is so far estimated 400 kilometers east northeast of Aparri, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 70 kph. It is moving west northwestward slowly. Although as it is, TD […]

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President Bongbong Marcos wants safeguards in place for online gov’t procurement

(Eagle News) –President Bongbong Marcos has said he wants safeguards in place for online government procurement. “There will still be an element of accreditation because we cannot just open the market to anything…. (What if) you buy something, you get nothing. A box with nothing inside. ‘Yung ganoon,” President Marcos said in a statement issued by the Presidential Communications Office. The PCO said the President made the statement during a sectoral meeting in Malacañang on […]

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