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“Nanmadol” outside PAR intensifies into tropical storm, may enter PAR on Thursday or Friday

(Eagle News) — The tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified into a tropical storm. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,  “Nanmadol” may enter  PAR on Thursday evening or Friday morning. Once inside, it will be named “Josie.” PAGASA said so far, the tropical storm is forecast to remain far from the Philippine landmass and not directly affect the weather condition in the country. However, it may enhance […]

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371 persons deprived of liberty released; DOJ, PAO say more qualified PDLs to be freed monthly

  (Eagle News) – At least 371 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have been released as of Tuesday, September 13, 2022, according to the Department of Justice which vowed more releases in the coming months. The DOJ said that the 371 PDLs were released after the computation of time served in prison by the DOJ and the Bureau of Correction with the help of the lawyers of Public Attorney’s Office (PAO). Majority or 240 of […]

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Tropical depression outside PAR intensifies, is forecast to enter PAR as typhoon: PAGASA

(Eagle News) — The tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified and is expected to enter PAR as a typhoon. According to PAGASA, once inside PAR, the tropical cyclone will be named “Josie.” PAGASA said so far, the tropical depression was located 1,740 km east of extreme Northern Luzon. It’s packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center, and a gustiness of up to 70 kph. The weather bureau said […]

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PBBM declares 1 year moratorium on land amortization, interest payments to help agrarian reform beneficiaries

Pres. Marcos Jr., signs EO that covers land distributed under Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program   (Eagle News) – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., declared a one-year moratorium on the payment of land amortization and interests that will benefit thousands of agrarian reform beneficiaries. President Marcos Jr., signed the executive order declaring the moratorium on his birthday, Tuesday, September 13, 2022. The Department of Agrarian Reform said that the measure is expected to benefit 654,000 agrarian […]

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Pres. Marcos Jr., marks 65th bday by planting trees to raise environmental awareness

(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. marked his 65th birthday on Tuesday, September 13, by planting trees to promote the cause of environmental protection and awareness as a way to achieve economic growth and stability. Marcos Jr., joined the National Simultaneous Bamboo and Tree Planting and Kickoff Ceremony at the Old San Mateo Sanitary Landfill in Rizal. He planted bamboo saplings to raise the environmental awareness, reminding the public to take care of […]

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Typhoon “Inday” leaves PAR

Enhanced southwest monsoon to bring rains over western sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas  (Eagle News) — Typhoon “Inday” has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, “Inday” left PAR at 12:40 a.m. PAGASA said the center of the tropical depression was estimated 1,720 km east of extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, and a gustiness of […]

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Typhoon “Inday” accelerates, is forecast to exit PAR tonight

(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Inday” has accelerated and is about to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of the eye of the typhoon was so far estimated 500 km north northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 170 kph. According to the weather bureau, it is moving north […]

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Another oil price rollback set Tuesday, Sept. 13: Diesel prices down by P1.45/liter, gasoline by 45cents/liter

Second straight week of oil price rollback after tumble in world crude prices   (Eagle News) – Another oil price rollback is set on Tuesday, September 13, with gasoline prices going down by 45 centavos per liter, and diesel prices being slashed by P1.45 per liter. This is the second straight week of price rollback for petroleum products. Last week, the slash in prices was bigger. Gasoline prices were reduced by P2.60 per liter, while […]

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Pres. Marcos Jr. issues EO “allowing voluntary wearing of face masks” outdoors

But senior citizens, immunocompromised individuals and those who are not fully vaccinated still urged to wear face masks outdoors   (Eagle News) – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has allowed the voluntary wearing of face masks outdoors, particularly in open spaces and non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation. Face masks, however, will continue to be worn indoors in private and public establishments, including in public transport by land, air or sea where physical distancing cannot […]

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Pres. Marcos Jr., congratulates Filipina tennis player Alex Eala for historic US Open win

  (Eagle News) — Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr congratulated Filipina teen tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala for bringing honor to the country by becoming the country’s first Grand Slam junior champion at the US Open on Saturday and again making history for the Philippines. President Marcos said the 17-year old Eala made the country proud with her historic win. “It is with an immense sense of pride and joy that I congratulate Alex […]

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“Inday” slightly weakens as it approaches Southern Japan, expected to leave PHL tonight or tomorrow

Gusty conditions forecast over extreme Northern Luzon but no tropical cyclone wind signal forecast to be hoisted      (Eagle News) — Typhoon “Inday” has slightly weakened as it approaches the Yaeyama Islands of Southern Japan. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the typhoon, however, is unlikely to directly bring heavy rains in the country throughout the forecast period. As of PAGASA’s 5 a.m. weather bulletin, the The center of […]

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17-year old Filipina tennis player Eala wins US Open girls’ singles title, making history for PHL

    Alexandra Eala became the Philippines’ first Grand Slam junior champion at the US Open on Saturday, using her “idol” Rafael Nadal for inspiration. The 17-year-old Filipina defeated French Open girls champion Lucie Havlickova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-4 in the final. “My idol is obviously Rafa. He’s a very good role model, something a lot of people should idolise and try to be,” said Eala who is based at the 22-time Grand […]

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