PAGASA: Typhoon Ruby will make a landfall Saturday evening between 8PM-10PM

Contrary to its initial forecasts, PAGASA said in its latest weather bulletin that typhoon Ruby is going to make a landfall tonight approximately between 8-10PM in Dolores, Eastern Samar. Typhoon Ruby to make a landfall sooner than expected. According to Manny Mendoza of PAGASA, Ruby's landfall is earlier than expected, as it moves a bit faster at 16kph from 13kph. PAGASA...

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Super Typhoon Ruby Update: Storm Signal warnings 1-2 issued in 34 areas as of Dec. 5

Typhoon Ruby has intensified further inside PAR and is now a classified as super typhoon by the Philippine weather bureau. As of December, 5 (early morning), supertyphoon Ruby (with international codename Hagupit) was located based on available satellite data at 500 kilometers east of Borongan, Eastern Samar (4AM). It packs maximum sustained winds of 215 kph near the center...

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Typhoon Hagupit has entered PAR, DepEd suspends more classes in Visayas

"As of 4AM today (Thursday), the eye of typhoon Hagupit, now localled codenamed Ruby, was located based on all available satellite data at 942 kilometers East Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur or 1, 023 kilometers East of Surigao City. It carries maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph. It is expected to move West Northwest at...

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PH Weather Update: Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) to possibly make a direct hit on Philippine landmass

The country is now facing yet another catastrophic danger as anew strong typhoon Hagupit is closely approaching the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Here's the latest update from PAGASA on typhoon Hagupit, issued on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Initial track of Typhoon Hagupit PAGASA continues to keep track of Typhoon Hagupit (codenamed Ruby), as it moves closer to...

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Typhoon Ompong Update as of October 9, 2014: Moving slower yet intense

The latest weather advisory issued by PAGASA at 5:00AM, October 9, 2014, the eye of typhoon Ompong (Vongfong) was located based on all available data at 940 km East of Southeast of Calayan, Cagayan with maximum sustained winds of 215kph and gustiness of up to 250kph. PAGASA forecasts to move North Northwest at 9kph. While the Philippine bureau said Ompong is too far to...

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Latest Weather Update October 8th: Typhoon Ompong(Vongfong)

PAGASA, in its latest weather advisory issued at 10:30AM of Wednesday, October 8, 2014, said Typhoon Ompong has maintained its strength as it moves west northwest over the Philippines Sea. Based on satellite data, the eye of Typhoon Ompong was located at 1,080 km East of Tuguegarao City as of 10:00AM, Wednesday. It has maximum sustained windes of 215 kph near the center...

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President Aquino declares October 6th a Regular Holiday Nationwide

President Benigno Simeon Aquino III has officially declared October 6, 2014 as Regular Holiday across the country, in observance of Eid'l Adha, otherwise known as the "Feast of Sacrifice. The official announcement was made by Malacanang on September 12, 2014, Tuesday, after the President has signed Proclamation No.875, according to Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte...

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Current LPA makes a landfall in Aurora, anew stronger LPA spotted

PAGASA continues to warn the public of heavy rains affecting many areas of the country, especially in Luzon today. Satellite image of new approaching LPA, by PAGASA According to PAGASA in today's weather bulletin issued at 4:00AM, Thursday (Sept. 4th), the LPA has already made a landfall in the vicinity of Casiguran, Aurora. The weather agency however clarified that not...

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ANew LPA affecting Visayas regions; may likely turn into a tropical depression

The country's weather bureau (PAGASA) has issued its latest weather advisory pertaining to the recently approaching low pressure area (LPA) to likely become a new tropical depression, which can possibly make a landfall in the exgtreme parts of Northern Luzon. The LPA was lately spotted in an estimated distance of 770 kilometers east of Borongan, Eastern Samar , in coordinates...

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Curfew imposed in Liberia as Ebola outbreak continues, death toll rises

Monrovia - Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has recently imposed a curfew due to Ebola virus outbreak. The curfew starts at 9:00PM until 6:00AM across Liberia. Sirleaf has also issued an order to quarantine two villages, including Monrovia. Entertainment and video centers across the country are also being directed to close temporarily as preventive measure against...

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NO CLASS in Siaton Wednesday, July 16, 2014 due to typhoon Glenda

Classes in Siaton, Negros Oriental are suspended Wednesday, July 16, 2014 due to typhoon Glenda. PAGASA - Satellite image on typhoon Glenda's current location as of Wednesday, July 16, 2014 (4:00AM). The Local Government Unit, headed by the Honorable Mayor Albert Ator, has declared cancellation of classes on this date, as safety precaution over the presence of typhoon...

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Class Advisory Update: No Class for July 16th Wednesday due to Typhoon Glenda [Latest Update]

These are the updated list of provinces and schools wherein classes are suspended for July 16th, 2014 (Wednesday) due to typhoon Glenda (RAMMASUN).  Update via Weather Watch Facebook page as of July 15th, 2014 @ 10P.M. PROVINCES Bataan: All levels Batangas: All levels Cavite: All levels Laguna: All levels Malolos and Balagtas in Bulacan: All levels Olongapo...

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DepEd suspends classes for July 16, 2014 due to tropical storm GLENDA

NO CLASS - July 16, 2014! Read on for more details. DepEd Philippines, on its latest classes advisory via Facebook page has declared suspension of classes for July 16, 2014 in various areas across the Philippines due to tropical storm Glenda, which has already entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), as of July 15th, 2014. These are the list of places...

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How to share BlackBerry Q10 Internet connection with a computer

You can use your BlackBerry Q10 as portable modem/router to share Internet connection with a computer (wired connection). Here's how to make this possible. To get started, you need to enable Internet Tethering on your BlackBerry Q10 smartphone and configure its settings to use USB to connect both devices and share mobile network...

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How to Hard Reset Unresponsive Samsung Galaxy Note 2.3.6

A hard reset is often used to aid or fix unresponsive devices including Samsung Galaxy Note. Elaborated in this content are the steps to perform a hard reset to a Samsung Galaxy Note that is not responding or freezing. You may refer to these steps if you need further assistance in going through the whole process. ...

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Adjust Screen Timeout on Samsung Galaxy Note 3

One way to conserve your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 battery is by reducing its screen timeout. Follow these steps to adjust the timeout of the device's display: 1. Get to the Home screen and touch Menu to begin with. 2. Touch Settings to proceed. 3. Touch to select Device. 4. Touch Display. 5. Touch Screen timeout and configure the period of time you prefer your device's...

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Enable USB tethering in Samsung Galaxy Note 3 [Here's how]

One way to share internet connection from your mobile device to a computer or laptop is through USB tethering. In this regard, you will need a functional USB cable and computer. Follow the steps below to share your Galaxy Note 3's Internet connection with another devices. 1. Start by connecting your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to the computer using a USB cable. 2. Tap...

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Beginner’s Guide: LED Indicators, Colors and their Meanings

When the device is locked, the LED indicator shows up on the front of it. This will give you a hint of certain status changes and events. To configure how the LED functions on your Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone, you need to use the LED settings.  Here's how to configure LED functions on the S3 handset:...

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Samsung Galaxy S III Basics: The Settings Menu [How to Access]

Settings on your Samsung Galaxy S III are arranged on tabs by category, allowing you to access options quickly. Here's how to access the settings menu on your S3 handset: ...

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Google Nexus 5 Wi-Fi Settings Configuration

To turn on/off Wi-Fi on your Google Nexus 5 smartphone, you need to go to the Wi-Fi settings menu. This is also where you set up and connect to an available Wi-Fi network and configure advanced Wi-Fi settings option. This guide is intended for those who need help in accessing and/or configuring Wi-Fi settings on the Nexus 5. ...

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Mobile Support: Google Nexus 5 Basic Overview

Google Nexus 5 is mainly crafted for "speed and power to spare on a stunning 5-inch display." As the name implies, it is a 5-inch smartphone powered by Android 4.4 KitKat and is packed with so many features. Introducing the Key Functions In order to make the most of your Nexus 5 smartphone, you need to know the basics on the device first, from its external physical...

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DSWD 7 disclosed over 41, 000 out-of-school youth in Central Visayas

The database of the Department of Social Welfare and Development 7 showed approximately 41, 000 out-of-school youth in Central Visayas, according to a government press release statement. ...

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PRC to release June 2014 Architecture Licensure Exam Results this Friday June 20th

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is set to roll out official results of the June 2014 Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE), including the list of passers, Topnotchers, Top Performing and Performance of Schools. ...

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Phivolcs issued Alert Level 1 on Mayon Volcano

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology's (Phivolcs) seismic network has recorded yet another volcanic tremor from Mayon Volcano or Mt. Mayon, in the past 24 hours. ...

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PRC released June 2014 Agriculturist Board Exam result

MANILA, Philippines - The country's Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Monday, 9th of June, released the official result of the June 2014 Agriculturist Board Exam facilitated by the Board of Agriculture last June 1st, 2014. From the 5, 022 exam-takers of this year's Agriculturist Licensure Examination, only 1, 808 have passed, according to PRC. TopNotchers Listed...

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PAGASA issued latest tropical cyclone "Ester" warning

MANILA, Philippines - The recently monitored Low Pressure Area (LPA) in Northern Luzon has finally turned into a tropical depression as of mid-day Tuesday (June 10th), according to PAGASA. As of 5AM of Tuesday morning, Ester is spotted based on satellite data at 190 kilometer northwest of Laoag City or around 150 kilometers northwest of Calayan Island. Latest satellite...

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June 12, 2014 Independence Day is declared Regular National Holiday

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine government has officially declared June 12th, 2014 (Thursday) as one of the Regular National Holiday in the country.This is in commemoration of the country's Independence Day. ...

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Senator Miriam Santiago left ICC

Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago has finally left her post, as one of the judges in the International Criminal Court (ICC). On her letter to the ICC president Song Sang-Hyun, Santiago said her main reason for leaving her job is due to health issue, particularly her chronic fatigue syndrome. Such condition is purportedly one main reason as to why the senator is seldom seen...

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Heat beats Pacers in Game 6, 117-92; secures 2014 NBA finals slot

MIAMI, FLORIDA - The Miami Heat is once again, back to the NBA finals, in their fourth consecutive year after putting an end to the Eastern Conference final series against the Indiana Pacers, in Game 6, 117-92. The Heat is now advancing to the finals. Miami Heat center Greg Oden, lifting the conference trophy after winning Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals against...

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Philippine Azkals, sorry over losing AFC Challenge Cup final bout against Palestine

Manila, Philippines  - The Philippine football team Azkals is extending their apologies for their failure to bring home the championship title in the AFC Challenge Cup against Palestine, during their final field bout held in Maldives. ...

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Experts discovered Anti-MERS-CoV compound K22

Dubai (AFP) - An international team of scientists has just achieved yet another breakthrough, following the discovery of certain compound that could inhibit the spread of coronavirus -- main cause of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and SARS outbreak worldwide. ...

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Indiana Pacers takes Game 5 win away from Miami Heat, 93-90

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Pacers has just stole a critical victory from the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA semis, halting the latter from securing the first slot of the 2014 NBA finals. ...

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Luy submits Digital Records as evidence against senators involved in pork barrel scam

MANILA, Philippines - The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed today about the use of digital files owned by Benhur Luy as evidence against those senators allegedly involved in the multi-billion peso pork barrel scam. ...

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PH Azkals advances to 2014 AFC Challenge Cup finals, won semis vs Maldives, 3-2

The Philippine football team Azkals has just achieved a historic win in the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup semi-final series against the host team Maldives, 3-2, allowing them to head straight to this year's AFC Challenge Cup finals. Greetings from the Pinoy football fans were then flooding social media networks, since post game last night. The national team have also earned...

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Satellite data on missing Flight 370 MH370 disclosed

KUALA, LUMPUR (CNN) - In line with their commitment for transparency, satellite company Inmarsat and the Malaysian government have recently disclosed satellite data on the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 to public. Initial reports said the latest satellite data is revealed by the British satellite company Inmarsat, two months after the mysterious vanishing of the...

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Miami Heat now 1 Win away from 2014 NBA Finals

Miami Heat has never given its rival team Indiana Pacers any chance to establish momentum since the first quarter in Game 4 of their 2014 NBA Eastern semi-final series, ending the ballgame with a final score of 102-90. This victory has brought Miami to a 3-1 standing and a win away from the NBA finals. The first quarter was a close match but the Heat immediately...

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Latest on Apple iPhone 6: Features, Specs, Release Date

Here are the latest updates we got from pertinent sources on the newest iPhone 6 before official announcement... Possible design of Apple's newest iPhone 6 (smaller and larger variants). The much-anticipated next big thing from Apple's iPhone flagship, dubbed the iPhone 6 will soon be officially revealed. While the Cupertino giant remains silent on the matter, more reports...

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Cherry Mobile Flare S Unboxed, Initial Review

I recently purchased the Cherry Mobile Flare S, a quad-core and budget-friendly Android phone that comes with a 4-inch screen, for P4,499 straight from Cherry Mobile store in Dumaguete City. The phone has glossy black color in front and flat black (rubbery) in the back. It is slim, light and elegant to look at in its own way. It also has its own launcher that makes...

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1 lucky bettor bags over ₱30 million from PCSO’s Megalotto Wednesday Draw

SIATON, Negros Oriental - One lottery bettor has purportedly won more than P30 million jackpot prize in the PCSO's 6/45 Mega Lotto draw held last night (Wednesday). According to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), the lucky winner has perfectly hit the winning number combinations, comprising the numbers: 24-44-04-16-34-40, for a jackpot prize worth more...

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North Cotabato now in state of calamity due to cholera outbreak

KORONADAL, Philippines - The entire province of North Cotabato is now in state of calamity due to cholera outbreak, particularly in the municipality of Alamada. Other grounds of the government’s state of calamity declaration also include the most recent tornado incident and extreme heat surge across the region. The North Cotabato provincial board has so far approved recommendations...

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Recommended Solutions to Most Common Problems on Cherry Mobile Flare S [Part 1]

"I've stumbled upon certain forums over the Internet, particularly those talking about different smartphone problems. And from there, I found out a number of local smartphone owners asking for help/solutions to various problems they've encountered with their devices, including Cherry Mobile Flare S. Nevertheless, only few have replied for solutions and workarounds to their...

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