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(Eagle News)–Classes on Tuesday, May 30, were cancelled in some areas in anticipation of bad weather that may be caused by Typhoon “Betty.” The following areas are covered by the cancellation: Ilocos Sur: all levels, public and private; no work in government offices Ilocos Norte: all levels, public and private; no work in government offices Baguio City: preschool to elementary, both public and private schools La Union: all levels, both public and private schools Pandan, […]
(Eagle News) — Some areas of Luzon remain under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Betty” moves northwestward over the waters east of Cagayan. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes the northeastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) including Babuyan Islands The following, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 1: The rest of mainland Cagayan Isabela Apayao Ilocos Norte Abra Kalinga Mountain Province […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, May 29, have been suspended in several areas in anticipation of “Betty”. The following areas are covered by the suspension: Cagayan: all levels, public and private Ilocos Sur: all levels, public and private; no work in government offices The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said in its recent advisory that, so far, 12 areas in Northern Luzon are under Signal No. 1. Typhoon “Betty” has so far maintained its […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains raised over parts of Luzon as “Betty,” now a typhoon, maintains its strength while moving over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under Signal No. 1: Batanes; Cagayan including Babuyan Islands; Isabela; Apayao; Ilocos Norte; the northern and central portions of Abra (Tineg, Lacub, Lagayan, San Juan, Lagangilang, Licuan-Baay, Malibcong, Danglas, La Paz, Dolores, Tayum, Bucay, Sallapadan, Daguioman, […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 has been raised over several areas as Super Typhoon “Betty” maintains its strength while moving west northwest. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Bagao, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey) Babuyan and Camiguin Islands Eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Dinapigue, Palanan, San Mariano, Ilagan City, Tumauini, San Pablo, Cabagan) […]
(Eagle News)–Super typhoon “Mawar” has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and is now called “Betty.” The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, the center of the tropical cyclone was situated 1320 kilometers east of Central Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 240 kph. PAGASA said it is moving west northwestward at 25 kph. “Betty” is expected to […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Saturday, May 27, were suspended in some areas in light of Super Typhoon “Mawar” approaching the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The following are covered by the suspension: Marikina – all levels Cebu province – Minglanilla (college level) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Mawar” may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday night, May 26, or Saturday morning, May 27. Once it enters PAR, PAGASA said it will […]
Is forecast to enter PAR on Friday evening (May 26) or Saturday morning (May 27) (Eagle News) — Super Typhoon “Mawar” has further intensified over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of its eye was so far located 1,840 km east of Southeastern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 205 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 250 kph. “Mawar” is currently […]
(Eagle News) — Seventeen more cases of the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 or Arcturus have been detected in the Philippines. According to a Department of Health report, of the 279 samples sequenced by the Philippine Genome Center, 41 cases of the Omicron subvariant BA.2.3.20, one XBC, four other sublineages, and 34 with no assigned lineage were also detected. Also found were 101 new local cases of XBB.1.9.1; 25 XBB.1.5; 17 XBB.1.9.2; 10 XBB.2.3; and 29 […]
(Eagle News)–“Mawar,” which has re-intensified into a super typhoon, is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday evening or Saturday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, the center of the tropical cyclone was situated 2130 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 230 kph. PAGASA said it is moving west […]
(Eagle News) –Five Filipinos died after a Chinese fishing vessel capsized in the Indian Ocean last week, the Philippine Coast Guard said. According to the PCG, the five were among the 39 fatalities in the incident off Perth, Australia on May 16, based on a report by China’s Transport Minister Li Xiaopeng. The remaining 34 fatalities consisted of 17 Chinese and 17 Indonesians. “We are saddened by this development,” PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo […]
MANILA,PHL (AFP) – A huge fire destroyed a historic post office in the Philippine capital Manila, officials said Monday. More than 80 fire trucks were sent to the decades-old landmark after the blaze broke out late Sunday, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. Thick, black smoke billowed hundreds of metres into the sky as flames gutted the neo-classical Manila Central Post Office that overlooks the Pasig River. It took firefighters more than seven hours to […]
