BICOL, Philippines – A total of three thousand passengers were stranded in the ports of Sorsogon, Albay and Masbate as a result of the “no sail” policy implemented by the Philippine Coast Guard under the threat of tropical storm “Dodong”. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Other News
Sorsogon suspends tourism activities
SORSOGON, Philippines (Eagle News) – The local government of Sorsogon suspended tourism-related activities around Mount Bulusan due to the recent volcanic activities exhibited by the volcano. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Lower electricity charges this May
PASIG City, Philippines – Meralco announced lower electricity charges this month due to the lower generation charge. This will result in a 70 centavo cut per kilowatt-hour. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Government to tighten rules regarding water concessionaires
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The government will tighten the rules on auditing and reporting affecting the two water concessionaires in Metro Manila. Accordinhg to the Metropolitan Waterwork and Sewerage System, the audit will now be conducted yearly compared to every five years. MWSS added that it will not allow the two concessionaires to pass their expenses to the consumers. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Customs to prioritize release of school supplies
MANILA, Philippines – New Customs Chief Alberto Lina ordered the Bureau to prioritize the release of shipments bearing school supplies to avoid a shortage as the start of the school year nears. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
SAF 44 to receive Medal of Valor
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police will award Medal of Valor to the fallen 44 members of the Special Action Force who lost their lives during the Mamasapano incident. The PNP will also give the Medal of Valor to the survivors of the said encounter. The Medal of Valor is the highest honor given to those who served their country and will also bestow a monthly stipend worth 20, 000 pesos […]
Mass protests show support for BBL
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Various protest groups will conduct a mass action on May 11 to show their support for the Bangsamoro Basic Law. Said mass action aims to persuade the lawmakers to pass the said law without modifications, adding that a watered-down BBL is not enough to solve the problems in Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Roads in Quezon City and Pasig will be closed this weekend
MAKATI City, Philippines (Eagle News) – In our public service announcement, several roads in Quezon City and Pasig will be closed this weekend. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, the closure will start on Friday, May 8 at 10 in the evening and will last till early Monday morning, May 11. Motorists are advised to avoid the following roads. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Pakistan helicopter crashes killing Norwegian, Philippine ambassadors
MAY 8 (Reuters) — A Pakistan military helicopter carrying diplomats to the launch of projects in northern Pakistan crashed on Friday (May 8) killing six people, including the ambassadors of Norway and the Philippines and the wives of the ambassadors of Malaysia and Indonesia, the army said. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was travelling to the mountainous northern region of Gilgit on a separate aircraft to launch two projects when the accident happened. He returned to Islamabad, his […]
Typhoon, volcano pose twin threats to Philippines
MAY 8 (Reuters) –The Philippines is preparing to evacuate residents along its northeastern coast as a typhoon approaches, as well as those near a rumbling volcano that has been spewing steam and ash over a central province, officials said on Friday (May 8). Typhoon Noul was about 480 km (300 miles) northeast of the town of Borongan in Eastern Samar province early on Friday, with wind gusts of up to 185 km per hour (115 mph), […]
Kinalas, patok ngayon sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur
MAYO 8 — Matatagpuan sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur ang isang kinalasan na kilala sa tawag na joopsalog. Nagsimula ang restaurant na ito noong 2012. Kung saan ang kinalas ang kanilang pinakatampok sa menu. Ang kinalas ay galing sa terminong mula sa ulo ng baboy. Taong 2012 nang sumikat ang kinalas sa CAMSUR kung saan dinarayo ito ng mga residente at bakasyunista sa nasabing lalawigan. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Beia Coste, Eagle News MRFaith Bonalos)
Clean-up Drive, isinagawa ng mga miyembro ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Bataan
Ang mga kaanib sa Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Baranggay Ala-uli, Pilar bataan ay nagsagawa ng isang clean-up drive sa kahabaan ng Governor Jj Linao National Road . Ang clean-up drive na kanilang isinagawa ay isa mga aktibidad ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Bataan upang maipadama sa mga tao ang malaking pagmamalasakit ng mga kaanib sa Iglesia Ni Cristo ang ukol sa kalinisan ng kapaligiran at upang makaiwas sa anomang sakit lalo na sa panahong ito. […]