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MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The European Union and the Philippines will restart negotiations on a free-trade agreement as they seek to accelerate “a new era of cooperation”, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday. Talks began in 2015 under then-president Benigno Aquino but stalled two years later under his successor Rodrigo Duterte, whose deadly drug war strained diplomatic relations with the West and sparked an international probe. “I’m very glad that we have […]
(Eagle News)–“Falcon” has maintained its strength as it moved north northwestward on Sunday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Falcon” is so far 1180 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and a gustiness of 115 kph. PAGASA said it is moving north northwestward at 15 kph. According to the weather bureau, the southwest monsoon will still be enhanced by “Falcon” and will […]
(Eagle News)–“Falcon” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while no tropical cyclone wind signal is hoisted over any part of the country, “Falcon” will enhance the southwest monsoon and bring occasional monsoon rains over the western portions of Luzon and Visayas. So far, the tropical cyclone is located 1190 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Falcon” has decelerated on Saturday morning as it moved westward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that although no tropical cyclone wind signals are in place, the southwest monsoon enhanced by “Egay” will also be enhanced by “Falcon” starting this weekend. So far, “Falcon” is located 1315 kilometers east of Central Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Khanun” has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone, to be called “Falcon” while in PAR, is estimated 1360 kilometers east of Central Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving west northwestward at 15 kph. According to PAGASA, although no tropical cyclone wind signals […]
(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Khanun” is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility between late Saturday evening and Sunday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Friday, July 28. According to PAGASA, once it enters PAR, it will be assigned the name “Falcon.” So far, “Khanun” is located1,345 km east of Eastern Visayas, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness of up […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The number of people killed when an overloaded passenger boat capsized in a Philippine lake has risen to 26, the coast guard said Friday, as the search resumed for those still missing. The wooden outrigger was carrying about 70 people on its regular run from a port in Binangonan municipality to the island of Talim in Laguna lake, near Manila, on Thursday when the accident happened. Strong winds sparked panic among […]
(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Egay” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, however, that the following areas remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2: Batanes northwestern portion of Cagayan (Claveria, Santa Praxedes) including Babuyan Islands the northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Pagudpud, Adams, Bangui, Dumalneg, Burgos) The following areas, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 1: Pangasinan La Union Ilocos Sur the rest of Ilocos […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The death toll from a typhoon in the northern Philippines has risen to six, official figures showed Thursday, as the storm swept towards southeastern China. Typhoon Doksuri battered the main island of Luzon on Wednesday, toppling trees, knocking out power and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people from coastal communities. Strong winds and heavy rain pummeled the lightly populated Babuyan islands and northern provinces, triggering flooding and landslides. A mother […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 remains raised over parts of Luzon even as “Egay” continued to weaken over the Luzon Strait. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal, in particular, is hoisted over: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Apayao Kalinga Abra Ilocos Norte Northern and central portion of Ilocos Sur (Magsingal, San Esteban, Banayoyo, Burgos, City of Candon, Santiago, San Vicente, Santa Catalina, Lidlidda, Nagbukel, Sinait, San Ildefonso, Galimuyod, […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A powerful storm hit the northern Philippines on Wednesday, toppling trees, knocking out power and dumping heavy rain as thousands sheltered with neighbors or in emergency evacuation centers. Typhoon Doksuri was packing maximum sustained wind speeds of 175 kilometers (109 miles) an hour as it hovered over waters around Fuga Island, off the northern tip of the main island of Luzon, the state weather agency said in its latest update at […]
(Eagle News) — More areas are under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Egay” steadily intensified and moved north northwestward on Monday evening. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Luzon Catanduanes eastern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu, Bacacay, City of Tabaco, Malilipot, Malinao, Tiwi) northern portion of Camarines Norte (Calaguas and Maculabo Islands) eastern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Presentacion, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, San Jose, […]
