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Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, moderate to at times heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced over portions of Misamis Oriental (Claveria, Magsaysay, Lugait, Manticao), Bukidnon (Malitbog, Impasug-ong, Sumliao, Talakag, Kalilangan, Pangantucan, Valencia, ManoloFortich), portions of Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental (SapangDalaga, Ozamis, Tudela, Tangub), and Agusan del Norte (Carmen, Nasipit). The following conditions […]

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Philippines logs 3,126 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases. According to the Department of Health, the 3,126 new cases pushed the total to 3867071. Of the total cases, 31037 were active. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 12723. Calabarzon followed suit, with 7053 new cases in the last 14 days; Central Luzon with 4275; Western Visayas with 2247; Cagayan Valley with 1798. Of […]

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DOF announces launching of 28th tranche of retail treasury bonds, the first offering under Marcos gov’t

Diokno says minimum offering for bonds is P5,000 allowing small investors to contribute to PHL dev’t   (Eagle News) – The Philippine government’s Bureau of Treasury has launched the 28th tranche of its retail treasury bonds that “allow investors to contribute to nation-building while growing their hard-earned savings with better returns.” The Department of Finance said that this is the first offering under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “This issuance serves as an […]

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PNP to public: Beware of unscrupulous individuals who offer fake jobs online

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police warned the public against “scammers” who offer fake jobs on the internet. The PNP issued the warning after police arrested seven they identified as Kimberly Santillan, 43; Rosalie Verceles, 53; Lailani Bregoli, 25; Mary Jane Cuevas, 24; Zenaida Navarro, 47; Mary Jane Reyes, 46; Simone Louise Austria, 21;  for  offering employment on social media that turned out to be a hoax. According to complaints, the PNP said, the […]

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Philippines logs 3,580 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged over 3,000 more COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, Aug. 24. According to the Department of Health, the 3580 additional cases pushed the tally to 3864034. Of these, 30240 were active. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days with 13256. It was followed by Calabarzon with 7404, Central Luzon with 4382, Western Visayas with 2299 and Cagayan Valley with 1896. Quezon City logged the highest […]

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Obiena wins gold in int’l pole vault competition in Germany; meets 5.81m World Championship standard

Beats Tokyo Olympic silver medalist US pole vaulter Chris Nilsen who is no. 2 in world ranking   (Eagle News) – Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena bagged the gold in the just concluded 26th Internationales Stabhochsprung-Meeting in Jockgrim, Germany after clearing 5.81 meters. Obiena again became the Philippines’ pride in the international pole vaulting competition by finishing at the top and beating 10 other competitors, including 2020 Tokyo Olympics’ silver medalist Chris Nilsen of the […]

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6 Customs officers at Subic port recalled amid probe on alleged sugar smuggling — Palace

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang said that six officers of the Bureau of Customs assigned at the Port of Subic have been relieved of their posts and “recalled” to the BOC main office as the probe on alleged sugar smuggling continues. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles announced this on Wednesday, August 24, saying that the six BOC officers have been transferred to the office of the acting Customs Commissioner Yogi Filemon while awaiting the result of […]

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“Florita” exits PAR but gale warning still in effect over Northern, Central Luzon seaboards

Rains due to southwest monsoon to prevail over western sections of Luzon (Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm “Florita” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, however,  under the influence of the severe tropical storm and the prevailing southwest monsoon, a gale warning remains in effect over the seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon. In the next 24 hours, the southwest monsoon may also continue […]

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PBBM suspends gov’t work, classes in public schools until Aug. 24 due to “Florita” rains

(Eagle News) – President Ferdinnd “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., suspended classes in all levels in public schools as well as government from 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, until Wednesday, August 24, due to the continuous strong rains brought about by storm Florita. The suspension was recommended by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in Metro Manila and the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Zambales and Bataan to prevent any untoward incidents and […]

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Signal No. 3 still hoisted over some areas as “Florita” maintains strength, is now in vicinity of Alcala, Cagayan

(Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm “Florita” has maintained its strength and is now in the vicinity of Alcala, Cagayan. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, the following areas are under Storm Signal No. 3: The northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Adams, Dumalneg, Bangui, Burgos, Pasuquin, Vintar, Pagudpud, Carasi, Bacarra, Piddig) Apayao the southern portion of Babuyan Islands (Camiguin Is., Fuga Is., Dalupiri Is.) mainland Cagayan northeastern portion […]

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Gov’t work, classes at all levels in public schools in Metro Manila, five provinces suspended

(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has suspended government work and classes at all levels in public schools. The suspension which applies effective 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23 until Aug. 24 was made following a recommendation by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, which noted the “continuous heavy rainfall brought about by the southwest monsoon enhanced by Severe Tropical Storm “Florita.” The suspension  covers Metro Manila, and nearby provinces including Laguna, […]

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10 cities with most new COVID cases in PHL are all in Metro Manila, says DOH

HUC/ICCs with most new Covid cases on 8.22.22 extracted from https://t.co/GUBv99qV6l @dzbb @dzrhnews @allangatus @DZAR1026 @NewsRmn @ali_sotto @dwiz882 @News5PH @ABSCBNNews @roribabyko @dzme_1530khz @manilabulletin @pinas_city @PhilstarNews @MlaStandard pic.twitter.com/I2RrKdc7nu — Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) August 22, 2022 (Eagle News) – Ten cities of the National Capital Region (NCR) had the highest number of new COVID-19 cases on Monday, August 22, according to data extracted from the Department of Health. The top 10 cities in the Philippines with […]

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