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Signal No. 2 raised over five Luzon areas as TS “Neneng” further intensifies

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 2 has been raised over parts of Luzon as Tropical Storm “Neneng” further intensified on Saturday, Oct. 15. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Apayao the northern portion of Abra (Tineg, Lacub, Lagayan) Ilocos Norte Signal No. 1, meanwhile, is raised over the following: The northern portions of Isabela the central […]

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Philippines logs 2,459 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 2459 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, Oct. 15. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the total cases to 3978354. Of these, 26399 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 11063, followed by Calabarzon with 5397, Central Luzon with 2864, Davao Region with 1446, and Western Visayas with 1089. Of the cities and provinces, […]

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Six areas in Luzon under Signal No. 1 as TD “Neneng” traverses Philippine Sea

(Eagle News) — Six areas in Luzon are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression “Neneng” moved in a west-southwest direction over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands northern portion of Apayao eastern portions of Apayao (Luna, Santa Marcela, Flora, Pudtol, Calanasan) extreme northern portion of Isabela (Santa Maria, San Pablo, Maconacon) the […]

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Signal No. 1 raised over parts of Luzon as “Neneng” slightly intensifies

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 has been raised over parts of Luzon as “Neneng” slightly intensified but decelerated over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands the eastern portion of Apayao (Luna, Santa Marcela, Flora, Pudtol) the northern portion of Isabela (Santa Maria, San Pablo, Maconacon) PAGASA said, so far, the center of […]

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Philippines logs 2,883 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged over 2000 more COVID-19 cases on Friday, Oct. 14. According to the Department of Health, the 2883 additional cases pushed the tally to 3975884. Of these, 25293 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 11325. It was followed by Calabarzon, with 5429 new cases, Central Luzon with 2890, Davao Region with 1408 and Western Visayas […]

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“Neneng” continues to maintain its strength as it moves in west-northwest direction

(Eagle News) — “Neneng” has continued to maintain its strength while moving west-northwestward. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of the tropical depression was so far estimated 1,015 km east of Extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 70 kph. PAGASA said the passage of “Neneng” may bring heavy rains over Northern Luzon beginning tomorrow. […]

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President Marcos, Jr to attend Asean Summit in Cambodia – DFA

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summits and related meetings in Phnom Penh in Cambodia next month, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday. “These will be the first Asean Summits to be held in person since the onset of the pandemic, and the first to be attended by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. since he assumed the Presidency,” the agency said in a […]

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DOJ chief Remulla’s son nabbed at NAIA for P1.3 million kush

Justice secretary says he won’t interfere (Eagle News) — The son of Justice Secretary Crispin “Boying” Remulla was arrested by members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Juanito Jose Remulla III was nabbed for his alleged role in the importation of P1.3 million worth of high-grade marijuana or kush. The shipment was originally declared as containing “hooded sweaters” from California. In a statement, Remulla said he would not intervene […]

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PAGASA: Tropical depression may enter PAR on Thursday, Oct. 13

To be named “Neneng” if it enters PAR, PAGASA says (Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring  two tropical depressions outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said of the two, one was so far specifically located 1,400 km east of Extreme Northern Luzon, and the other east of Southern Luzon. PAGASA said the one off Northern Luzon is forecast to move generally westward or west-northwestward in the next […]

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DOTr exploring other cashless fare payment methods for commuters

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation is exploring other cashless fare payment methods for commuter. The DOTr said the agency was threshing out issues that would allow commuters to use QR codes, credit cards and cellular phones, among others, in paying their fare in buses, rail lines and modernized jeepneys. The DOTr said other possible means of payment include the near-field communication system that would enable smart watch users to pay. So far, commuters can pay […]

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“Maymay” maintains strength as it remains almost stationary over the Philippine Sea

Signal No. 1 still raised over 6 Luzon areas (Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Maymay” has maintained its strength as it remains almost stationary over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Signal No. 1, therefore, remains hoisted over the following six Luzon areas: Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Aurora Nueva Ecija the extreme northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta) including Pollilo Islands PAGASA said the center of the […]

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Signal No. 1 still hoisted over 6 Luzon areas as TD “Maymay” moves slowly over Philippine Sea

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over six areas in Luzon as Tropical Depression “Maymay” continues to move slowly over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Aurora Nueva Ecija, extreme northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta) including Pollilo Islands So far, “Maymay” is located 305 km east of Baler, Aurora, packing […]

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