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PAGASA issues flood warning in Eastern Visayas

Manila Bulletin 02 Nov 2021
TACLOBAN CITY – The tail-end of the frontal system may trigger flooding in major rivers in the Eastern Visayas region, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned ... PAGASA said the weather system affects the Visayas and the ...
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LPA off Bohol brings scattered rains over Visayas, parts of Mindanao

Manila Bulletin 02 Nov 2021
A low pressure area (LPA) off Tagbilaran City in Bohol will likely bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over Visayas and some parts of Mindanao in the next few hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday afternoon, Nov.
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P15-million fund for pandemic-affected OFWs, micro-entrepreneurs in Iloilo

Manila Bulletin 02 Nov 2021
ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo Provincial Government has allocated an initial P15 million to fund loans for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and micro-entrepreneurs whose livelihoods have been affected by COVID-19 pandemic ... .
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Popular Ilonggo priest passes away

Manila Bulletin 02 Nov 2021
Iloilo City — A popular, but controversial priest in Iloilo has passed away the day Roman Catholics mark All Souls’ Day. The Archdiocese of Jaro confirmed that Fr. Espiridion Celis Jr. or more popularly known as “Fr. Boy”, died 12.15 p.m. of November 2. He was 73-years-old. In 2017, Fr ... Fr. Espiridion “Boy” Celis Jr ... Fr ... Fr ... Fr ... .
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Boracay registers 2nd highest tourist arrivals for the year

Manila Bulletin 02 Nov 2021
ILOILO CITY — World-famous Boracay Island has registered its second highest tourist arrivals for this pandemic year last month. Data showed that 32,452 tourists visited the country’s most popular beach destination in Malay town, Aklan province from October 1-31, 2021 ... .
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Cebu parents urged to ensure kids follow protocols in malls

Manila Bulletin 02 Nov 2021
CEBU CITY – Acting Mayor Michael Rama on Tuesday, November 2 advised parents or guardians to ensure their minors are observing minimum health protocols while inside malls and other indoor establishments ... Kids are seen wandering inside a mall in Cebu City Tuesday, November 2. (Juan Carlo De Vela/Manila Bulletin) ... .
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Wet Tuesday in parts of S. Luzon, East and Central Visayas – Pagasa

The Philadelphia Inquirer 01 Nov 2021
MANILA, Philippines --- Cloudy skies with scattered rain are expected to prevail over parts of Southern Luzon, Eastern and Central ...
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Korea to finance bridge connecting 3 Visayas islands

Manila Standard Today 01 Nov 2021
... boost disaster resilience; Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project connecting the Pacific towns in Northern and Eastern Samar and bolster the agricultural and fishing industry in Eastern Visayas; and Panguil Bay Bridge connecting Tangub, Misamis Occidental and Tubod, Lanao Del Norte.
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South Korea might fund proposed Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridges

Manila Bulletin 01 Nov 2021
ILOILO CITY — The South Korean government might provide funding for the proposed bridges that will link the islands of Panay, Guimaras and Negros in the Visayas ... An illustration of one of the proposed bridges that will link the islands of Panay, Guimaras and Negros in the Visayas. (DPWH Facebook Page/Manila Bulletin) ... .
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Teen girl in Iloilo suffers 1st degree burns from Halloween costume

Manila Bulletin 01 Nov 2021
ILOILO CITY — A 17-year-old girl suffered first degree burns from her Halloween costume in Estancia, a coastal town in northern Iloilo province ... (Ryan B. Ociel Facebook/Manila Bulletin) ... But the glue stick used burst into flames when a match was lit ... Ryan B ... .
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P189B Visayas bridge: China's loss, Korea's gain

The Manila Times 31 Oct 2021
BACOLOD CITY. The provincial government of Negros Occidental is "thankful that the Korean government had taken over where China had left off," Gov ... On Friday, the Korean government extended financial support to the Philippines for the realization of the proposed bridge that would connect the islands of Panay, Guimaras and Negros in Western Visayas ... .
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More domestic flight, sea trips eyed in Iloilo

Manila Bulletin 31 Oct 2021
ILOILO CITY – By November, Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. is looking to allow more domestic flights and sea trips to and from Iloilo province. This was after the national government announced Friday, October 29, that Iloilo province will transition to Alert Level II beginning November 1 ... (Tara Yap/Manila Bulletin) ... .
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Business hours to be extended in Guimaras

Manila Bulletin 31 Oct 2021
ILOILO CITY – As COVID-19 cases drop, the daily opening of business hours in the island province of Guimaras will be extended starting November 1. In an advisory, Guimaras Governor Samuel Gumarin has allowed the opening of business establishments from 4 a.m. until 8 p.m ... until 10 p.m ... .
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Pagasa: Rain showers, cloudy skies in pats of Luzon, Visayas due to �amihan’

The Philadelphia Inquirer 30 Oct 2021
MANILA, Philippines --- The northeast monsoon or "amihan" will prevail over parts of Luzon and the Visayas, where cloudy skies and ...
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Ex-rebels surrender in Eastern Visayas

Sun Star 30 Oct 2021
THREE members of rebel groups in Eastern Visayas towns have voluntarily turned themselves in to authorities, following the government’s anti-insurgency efforts ... Alias Jaica, 25, also turned in one unit caliber .22 Magnum with serial number 78095.
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