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Thousands pre-emptively evacuated as ‘Tisoy’ nears

December 2, 2019

Thousands of people were pre-emptively evacuated in preparation for the possible effect of Typhoon Tisoy. As of Monday morning, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has recorded a total of 890 families or 3,008 individuals pre-emptively evacuated in

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NWRB says ‘Tisoy’ may boost water level in Angat

December 2, 2019

The National Water Resources Board (NWSB) said Typhoon ‘Tisoy’ might help improve water level in Angat Dam.  In an interview over ANC on Monday, NWSB Executive Director Sevillo David Jr. said ‘Tisoy’ is expected to boost the dam’s water flow. 

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QC RTC sets verdict on 2009 Maguindanao massacre on Dec. 19

December 2, 2019

The Quezon City Regional Trial Court has set the promulgation of judgement on the  Maguindanao massacre case on December 19, ten years after the killings of 58 people, including 32 journalists. In an order Monday, Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes of Quezon

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MMDA ready for Typhoon ‘Tisoy’

December 2, 2019

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday said they are prepared for Typhoon ”Tisoy”. In a press conference, MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia assured that they have made necessary preparations ahead of time. He added that they have coordinated

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Palace condoles with Japanese people for death of ex-PM Nakasone

December 1, 2019

Malacañang on Sunday expressed its sincere condolences to the Japanese government and its people for the passing of former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone at the age of 101. In a statement, Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Nakasone was a great

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“Tisoy” to make landfall over Bicol – Pagasa

December 1, 2019

​Typhoon “Tisoy” is expected to make a landfall in Bicol region between Monday night and early Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday. In its latest bulletin, Pagasa said Tisoy with international name Kammuri,

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Sara Duterte says she’s “nega” over use of “Manila” song in SEA Games opening

December 1, 2019

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Sunday admitted being “negative” over the use of Filipino band Hotdog’s “Manila” song during the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games’ opening ceremony. “They are carrying a Philippine flag, right? Why would you play the

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Palace says SEA Games opening “excellent”

December 1, 2019

Malacanang on Sunday said President Rodrigo Duterte is very happy on the outcome of the opening ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. In an interview by Radyo Inquirer, Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said “it was an excellent opening

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