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Class Suspension for December 9, 2014 Due to Typhoon Ruby

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Class suspension declared for December 9, 2014 Early class suspension for December 9, 2014 were announced due to Typhoon Ruby. Class suspension in all levels, public and private were declared in areas where Typhoon Ruby will make its landfall today. According to PAGASA weather forecast, Typhoon Ruby will make a landfall in Batangas between 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. today, December 8, 2014. Orange rainfall warning is now in effect in Metro Manila and CALABARZON area. Below is the complete list of schools and areas where classes were already suspended. NCR Malabon City: Classes suspended on Dec. 9, all levels … Continue reading Class Suspension for December 9, 2014 Due to Typhoon Ruby

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New Horizons Spacecraft: NASA Shuttle Awakens, Starts Pluto Mission

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New Horizons Spacecraft: NASA shuttle ends hibernation to start Pluto mission. Image credit: SPACE.com NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft woke up after nine years in hibernation and set to start an extraordinary journey of 3 billion miles. The New Horizons spacecraft latest mission is to study Pluto and its sibling worlds in its Kuiper belt home. According to SPACE.com, a pre-set alarm clock awakened New Horizons from its electronic slumber at 3 p.m. EST, though ground control teams didn’t receive confirmation until just after 9:30 p.m. “It’s hard to underestimate the evolution that’s taking place in our view of the architecture … Continue reading New Horizons Spacecraft: NASA Shuttle Awakens, Starts Pluto Mission

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Class Suspension in Metro Manila, Other Areas on Monday, December 8, 2014

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No Classes Class suspension on Monday, December 8, 2014 was declared by Philippines local government executives due to Bagyong Ruby (Typhoon Ruby). Metro Manila Mayors announced today that there will be no classes in all levels for private and public schools in their respective cities on Monday, December 8, 2014. Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista noted that class suspension on Monday is in anticipation of the impact of Typhoon Ruby. He clarified that suspension of office work will depend if the national government Bagyong Ruby is expected to affect Metro Manila on Sunday afternoon. Below is the complete list of … Continue reading Class Suspension in Metro Manila, Other Areas on Monday, December 8, 2014

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Bagyong Ruby Update by PAGASA, December 7, 2014

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Bagyong Ruby made its first of five anticipated landfall in Dolores, Eastern Samar around 9:15 p.m. last night. Typhoon Ruby is expected to make its second landfall on Sunday, December 7, 2014 according to the latest PAGASA weather update. PAGASA weather forecast indicate that Bagyong Ruby slightly weakened with maximum sustained winds of 160 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 190 kph. Bagyong Ruby also slowed down from 16 kph to 15 kph as it moves west northwest. Typhoon Ruby was last spotted at 70 km West Northwest of Catbalogan, Samar or 85 km Southeast of Masbate … Continue reading Bagyong Ruby Update by PAGASA, December 7, 2014

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Bagyong Ruby Update: December 7, 8, 9, 2014 Flights Cancelled Due to Typhoon

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Bagyong Ruby resulted in the cancellation of several flights from December 7, 2014 to December 9, 2014. Flights were cancelled due to the strong Typhoon Ruby with strength of 175 kph. Listed below are cancelled flights of Air Asia, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines (PAL). Air Asia Philippines issued an official announcement that they have cancelled its domestic and international flights for Sunday until Tuesday. As of posting, below is the complete list of Philippine Air Lines, Air Asia Philippines flights cancelled for Sunday, December 7-9. These list will be updated as soon as the airlines issue their official statements. … Continue reading Bagyong Ruby Update: December 7, 8, 9, 2014 Flights Cancelled Due to Typhoon

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Bagyong Ruby: Typhoon Hotlines, Facebook and Twitter Page by NDRRMC

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Bagyong Ruby Credit: NDRRMC Bagyong Ruby is now being felt in the areas of Eastern Samar, according to the latest typhoon update by the NDRRMC Usec. Alexander Pama at around 6:30 p.m. today, December 6, 2014. The NDRRMC opened several social media pages to gather information from the public, especially those directly affected by Bagyong Ruby. Below are the Facebook and Twitter pages by the NDRRMC. FACEBOOK – Ruby Response Cluster TWITTER – @rubyresponse or use #ruby response NDRRMC also opened several hotlines that the public can contact using their landline and mobile phones. The following are the NDRRMC hotline … Continue reading Bagyong Ruby: Typhoon Hotlines, Facebook and Twitter Page by NDRRMC

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Bagyong Ruby: Areas with Typhoon Signals, December 6, 2014

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Bagyong Ruby Credit: PAGASA UPDATE: Check the latest Storm Warning Signals by clicking here. Bagyong Ruby maintained its strength of 195 kph according to the latest PAGASA weather forecast this morning, December 6, 2014. As of 9:00 a.m. today, the eye of Typhoon Ruby was spotted at 200 km East Northeast of Borongan, Eastern Samar. PAGASA already raised typhoon signals in several areas due to Bagyong Ruby. Below is the complete list of areas with storm signals as provided by PAGASA. (The list will be updated as soon as PAGASA issues the official update on Bagyong Ruby.) SIGNAL #3 LUZON: … Continue reading Bagyong Ruby: Areas with Typhoon Signals, December 6, 2014

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Target Black Friday 2014 Ads Preview Published

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Target Black Friday 2014 Credit: Target.com The 2014 Black Friday ads of Target was published for preview by customers. Other major US retailers that include Walmart, Lowe’s, Best Buy and Amazon.com has already revealed their Black Friday ads. Target Black Friday 2014 doorbusters will start at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. On Friday, Target starts its second day of Black Friday event at 6 a.m. until 12 noon. The third sales event will be on Saturday, Below are some of the great deals at Target’s Black Friday 2014 sales event. Nikon L330 20.2MP digital camera with 26x zoom lens – … Continue reading Target Black Friday 2014 Ads Preview Published

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Walmart Black Friday 2014: Complete Ads, Sales, Deals

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A leaked Walmart Black Friday 2014 ads has been circulated over the web. Walmart is having a three-event Black Friday 2014 starting on Thanksgiving Day. Event 1 and 2 will start at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively on Thanksgiving Day. The third Walmart Black Friday 2014 event will start on Friday, November 28 at 6 a.m. Check out the complete Walmart Black Friday 2014 ads below. Some of the great deals being offered on Walmart’s Black Friday 2014 sales include tvs, phablets, gaming consoles and toys. Continue reading Walmart Black Friday 2014: Complete Ads, Sales, Deals

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Audi A6 2016 Model Features (Photos, Video)

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Audi A6 Credit: Car and Driver The Audi A6 reportedly sports a new design and an improved overall performance. Audi A6 2016 model will make its public debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show according to reports. Below are some of the improvements made for the Audi A6. Design new front and rear designs new LED headlights design Singleframe grill bumpers LED taillights trapezoidal tailpipes Interior combination of Flint gray and Cedar brown inside cross-stitched seats ventilated comfort seats with massage functionality Audi A6 Credit: Car and Driver Performance 2.0 Liter four cylinder TFSI engine with 252 horsepower and … Continue reading Audi A6 2016 Model Features (Photos, Video)

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Walmart Black Friday Sales 2014 Matches Amazon Price

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Walmart Black Friday 2014 Ads Credit: Walmart The expected Black Friday Sales 2014 showdown of top US retailers that include Walmart and Amazon has started. Walmart announced on Thursday, November 13 that they will have a price-matching policy across all its 5,000 US stores. This means that Walmart Black Friday prices will be offered the same as what other online and in-store retailers are providing. On top of the price-matching strategy, Walmart also offers free shipping on top 100 items and discounts on 20,000 store items during its 2014 Black Friday sales. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon explained that “Being the … Continue reading Walmart Black Friday Sales 2014 Matches Amazon Price

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56-Pound Lobster Fetches $96,000 in China

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56-pound multi-colored lobster Image credit: Express Will you eat a 56-pound lobster worth at least $96,000? A massive and colorful lobster was recently hauled by Zheng Lee Pan, a Chinese fisherman. His gigantic lobster reportedly underwent a hotly contested bidding at the Wenling fish market in southeast China. Pan was very surprised with the turnout of the bidding. The fisherman explained that the bidders “were shouting out that it was the god of lobsters, and I couldn’t believe it when the price just kept going up.” The winning bidder was kept anonymous. Continue reading 56-Pound Lobster Fetches $96,000 in China

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PAGASA Weather Forecast: Bagyong Paeng Enters PAR, November 1 2014

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The latest Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) public weather forecast indicate that Bagyong Paeng (International codename: NURI) may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by November 1, 2014. According to PAGASA, Tropical Storm Paeng was spotted at 1,255 km East of Visayas. It was moving West Northwest at 15 kph with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. PAGASA forecast said that cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms will be experienced in the areas of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas. … Continue reading PAGASA Weather Forecast: Bagyong Paeng Enters PAR, November 1 2014

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NU Bulldogs wins UAAP Championship vs. FEU Tamaraws

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The National University (NU) Bulldogs won the Season 77 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball championship over the Far Eastern University Tamara’s, 75-59, on Wednesday, at the Araneta Coliseum. It was NU’s first UAAP men’s basketball crown in 60 years since 1954. Defence carried the Bulldogs to victory versus the offense of the Tamaraws. Hans Sy of SM Group of Companies was among the thousands of fans who witnessed the record breaking championship game. The MVP of the finals will be announced on this site once the name of the player is revealed. Continue reading NU Bulldogs wins UAAP Championship vs. FEU Tamaraws

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Earthquake in the Philippines today, October 7, 2014

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A magnitude quake shook the southern Philippines at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, October 7, 2014. The earthquake was felt in the area of Batangas City after a rush of rain poured for several minutes. Heavy rains stranded students and employees at the start of rush hour. As of posting, there were no reports of damages or casualty due to the quake. More updates on the recent earthquake will be posted on this site once they are made available. Continue reading Earthquake in the Philippines today, October 7, 2014