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Typhoon Rosal keeps strength; 2 areas under Signal No. 2
MANILA, Philippines — Two areas remained under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as Typhoon Rosal maintained its strength while moving over the sea east of Batanes, the state weather bureau reported on Friday. In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Rosal had a sustained
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The state of Philippine news: Trust falls amid changing media habits
First of three parts Over the past several years, Filipinos are increasingly getting their news from social media feeds and video platforms instead of going directly to news websites, picking up newspapers or tuning in to broadcasts, reflecting a broader shift in how people access information. The change has widened the channels through which people
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4 Commonwealth Avenue lanes to close Oct. 24-25 for MRT-7 works
MANILA, Philippines — Four eastbound lanes along Batasan/Commonwealth Avenue will be temporarily closed from Saturday to Sunday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. According to the DOTr in an advisory, four lanes from the center of the Eastbound of Commonwealth Avenue from Amity Street to Ilang Ilang street will be temporarily closed from 11 p.m.
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Sandiganbayan OKs withdrawal of Safe Spaces Act case vs Army colonel
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has allowed the withdrawal of a Safe Spaces Act case against an Army colonel, ruling that the case should instead be filed before a Regional Trial Court (RTC). In a resolution promulgated on Oct. 21 and posted on the anti-graft court's website on Friday, its Third Division granted special prosecutors'
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15,402 hectares of Bicol rice lands vulnerable to El Niño
LEGAZPI CITY — About 15,402 hectares of rice lands in Bicol are vulnerable to water shortages during the first cropping season of 2027 amid the threat of El Niño, according to the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the region. Engr. Gaudencio John de Vera, NIA Bicol manager, said these vulnerable areas make up 24 percent
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Taal Volcano records 29 quakes, 20 tremors in 24 hours
UCENA CITY — Taal Volcano recorded 29 volcanic earthquakes and 20 volcanic tremors over 24 hours, indicating continued unrest, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Friday. The volcanic tremors lasted between one and 11 minutes each. From Oct. 20 to 22, the volcano recorded 10 volcanic earthquakes and nine tremors, following 43
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Bicol launches 'Bring Your Own Bote' drive to fight plastic waste
LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Bicol is promoting reusable bottles and containers to reduce plastic waste and advance sustainable waste management and a circular economy. The initiative was launched on Wednesday through the "Bring Your Own Bote" (BYOB) campaign during the 2026 Environment and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Summit
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Husband arrested for allegedly shooting wife dead in Antipolo
LUCENA CITY — Police arrested a man for allegedly shooting and killing his wife in a dispute over financial support for their children in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Thursday morning. The suspect, a security guard employed by the provincial government, allegedly shot his wife in front of the Ynares Center at L. Memorial Circle in
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Classes suspended in Pagudpud due to Typhoon Rosal
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Classes at all levels in public and private schools in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, were suspended on Friday due to Typhoon Rosal. Classes in other areas will proceed as scheduled unless separate suspension announcements are issued. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said
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Rosal further weakens; Signal No. 2 still up in Batanes, Babuyan Islands
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) slightly weakened as it continued to move further away from the country on Friday morning, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in its latest typhoon bulletin, Rosal was last spotted 305 kilometers (km) northeast of Itbayat, Batanes.
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Paolo Duterte files libel raps vs Matibag, GMA over cash delivery claims
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte on Friday filed libel and cyber libel complaints against National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., and GMA Network officials and reporters over the former cop's "cash delivery" allegations against him. Duterte filed the complaints at around 11
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Ex-Bangsamoro lawmaker denies link to Laos drug smuggling attempt
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang on Friday denied any involvement in the attempted smuggling of P3.5-billion worth of illegal drug shipment from Laos, lamenting that he was being implicated simply because he is a Duterte supporter. Rimbang issued the statement after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla tagged the former parliament
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Rep. Abante eyes filing cyberlibel complaint vs vloggers
MANILA, Philippines – Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday for a potential cyberlibel complaint against vloggers. Abante visited the office of NBI Director Melvin Matibag amid what the lawmaker described as "below-the-belt" allegations online. READ: Abante wants Sara Duterte subpoenaed over P612.5-M confidential
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:14:29
Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrol' after Beijing slams US arms deal
By Ben Blanchard and Ryan Woo TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out another combat patrol near the island, after Beijing threatened to take countermeasures in response to a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:22:09
Storm Trami lands in Vietnam posing flood risks, toll rises in Philippines
HANOI (Reuters) -Storm Trami hit central Vietnam on Sunday, threatening to trigger heavy rains and dangerous floods after leaving a path of destruction in the Philippines. The Southeast Asian country, with its extended coastline, is prone to storms and floods that often cause significant casualties and property damage. Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60 cm (23.6 inches) on Sunday and Monday, according to the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:27:23
Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexicos central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose. Zacatecas Governor David Monreal earlier on Saturday had initially reported a preliminary death toll of 24 people, but the
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:38:34
Bolivia's Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the government of his former ally, President Luis Arce. Morales posted a video on Facebook taken inside a moving car, showing him sitting in the front passenger seat and at least two bullet holes in the windshield. The driver appeared to have
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@eaglenews Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:47:48
Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports
Oct 27 (Reuters) Alphabets Google is developing artificial intelligence technology that takes over a web browser to complete tasks such as research and shopping, The Information reported on Saturday. Google is set to demonstrate the product code-named Project Jarvis as soon as December with the release of its next flagship Gemini large language model, the report added, citing people with direct knowledge of the product. Microsoft backed OpenAI also wants its models to conduct research
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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:45:49
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 214
By Susana Vera and Guillermo Martinez VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) -The deadliest flash floods in Spains modern history have killed at least 214 people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. In a televised statement, Sanchez said the government was sending 5,000 more army troops to help with the searches and clean-up in addition to 2,500 soldiers already deployed.
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Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears
TAIPEI (Reuters) Taiwans defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the islands south on the way to exercises in the Pacific, a second day in a row it has reported such activities. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory despite the strong objections of the government in Taipei, regularly sends its military in the skies and waters near the island
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