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LPA outside PAR now a tropical depression but not likely to enter PHL

MANILA, Sept. 7 (PNA) — The low pressure area hovering outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has intensified into tropical depression, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday. PAGASA weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said as of 4 a.m. Monday, Tropical Depression “Etau” (international name) remains outside the PAR. Based on all available data, it was spotted 1,795 km east of extreme northern Luzon (21.4°n, 139.2°e) packed with maximum winds […]

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Agri dep’t has comprehensive El Niño plan, says Malacanang

MANILA, Sep. 6 (Eagle News) –The Department of Agriculture (DA) has a comprehensive El Niño  response plan in case the weather disturbance affects the country. Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., said this as he tried to dispel public fears on an impending severe drought, In an interview over government-run radip station DZRB,  Coloma said DA’s El Niño action plan has two features: production support and water management. The plan also includes an information and communication program or […]

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IMF’s Lagarde says the plight of migrants is ‘everybody’s problem’

(Reuters) — The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde said on Saturday (September 5) the plight of migrants is everybody’s problem. A photograph of a three year old Syrian boy, Aylan Kurdi’s tiny body in a bright red T-shirt and dark shorts, face-down in the surf, appeared in newspapers around the world, prompting sympathy and outrage at the perceived inaction of developed nations in helping refugees. “Reality comes back to haunt you […]

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NEDA board approves P131.4 billion worth of projects for transportation, energy

MANILA, Sep. 6 — The government has approved five new projects in the transportation and energy sectors totaling P131.4 billion as it underscores the importance of improving the country’s infrastructure to sustain long-term economic growth. In a statement on Saturday, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said among the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) approved projects include the new passenger terminal building at the Clark International Airport, which will be built to meet its expansion requirements. The […]

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Change of command takes place aboard the International Space Station

(Reuters) — A low-key ceremonial change of command took place aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday (September 5). Veteran Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka of Roscosmos handed over the reigns to NASA’s Scott Kelly. “I am ready to relinquish command to Scott Kelly,” Padalka said, as he handed over the microphone to Kelly. “And I assume command of the International Space Station, a great ship and one that not only serves us very well, […]

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DSWD warns public anew of text scams

(PIA) QUEZON CITY, Sept. 5 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warns the public anew on text scams that continue to circulate. The text message contains the following: “Congratulations, from President Noy-Noy Aquino Foundation 4Ps Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, your sim # won P950,000 as second prize winner in the Handog Pangkabuhayan raffle promo, DTI P#9513 s’12. Please text your complete name, age, address. ” “Do not believe this text message. There […]

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Traffic czar not necessary, inter-agency efforts enough to ease Metro congestion, says Palace official

MANILA, Sept. 5 (PNA) — Designating a traffic czar is not necessary and the government believes that a coordinated effort among government agencies could solve the traffic congestion problem in Metro Manila, a Palace official said. In a radio interview on Saturday, reporters asked Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr about the need to appoint a Cabinet-level traffic czar to remedy the traffic congestion problem in Metro Manila. Coloma told dzRB Radyo Ng Bayan that in […]

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Gilas Pilipinas beats New Zealand in OT in Jones Cup

MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) – Gilas Pilipinas returned to winning ways with a 92-88 overtime victory over New Zealand in the ongoing Jones Cup in Taipei on Friday. Veteran Dondon Hontiveros hit three triples in extra five minutes as the Filipinos completed a huge comeback from 16-point down for their fourth win against two losses. New Zealand led by as many as 16 points in the third quarter but Gilas Pilipinas rallied behind Jayson Castro. […]

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Cebu sees more foreign investment from APEC hosting, says Gov. Davide

(CEBU CITY, Cebu) — Cebu’s provincial government is planning to create more economic zones and is drawing up strategies to enhance port facilities, as it gears up for increased foreign investment from the province’s hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. “I am confident that after the (APEC) meetings here, there would be foreign economies and even foreign businessmen, who would express interest in investing here in Cebu,” said Governor Hilario Davide III, chair […]

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Scientists explain why farm children less likely to have asthma

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (PNA/Xinhua) — A European team on Thursday proposed a new explanation for why children growing up on farms are far better protected against asthma and allergies. The protective effect may be created by a particular anti-inflammatory protein called A20, which the body produces upon contact with farm dust, according to the team, led by researchers from Belgium’s Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) and Ghent University. The findings, published in the leading journal […]

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APEC SOM chair highlights importance of internet in economy, education

(CEBU CITY, Cebu) Chairperson of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior Officials’ Meeting, Laura del Rosario, said she hopes the meetings on Internet connectivity would convince APEC member economies of the importance of the Internet in economic development and education. During a press conference here on Friday, del Rosario was asked if she thinks the discussions here in Cebu could bring in more investments to improve the speed of Internet connections in the country. “It […]

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Boat capsizes off Malaysia, at least 14 killed

(Reuters) — An overloaded wooden boat believed to be carrying dozens of Indonesian illegal immigrants sank off the coast of Malaysia on Thursday (September 3), killing at least 14 people, 13 of them women, maritime officials said. The boat had left Sabak Bernam in Malaysia’s Selangor state and was heading for Sumatra in Indonesia when the accident happened. Muhammad Aliyas Hamdan, First Admiral at the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, said fifteen passengers had been rescued by […]

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