‘Kammuri’ almost stationary, but on track toward PH — Pagasa

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:30:08 +0000

AN impending super typhoon is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on the weekend of the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the state-run weather bureau said on Friday. In its 5 p.m bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said “Kammuri” was last spotted at 1,455 kilometers east of Southern […]

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Duterte defends Cayetano over SEA Games mess

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:43:49 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday defended Alan Peter Cayetano, the controversial head of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc), amid the reported blunders and anomalies in the country’s hosting of the biennial regional sporting meet. Speaking to reporters in Malacañang, Duterte said he believed Cayetano was not involved in any act of corruption […]

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NLEX Corp.: Expect smooth, secure traffic during SEA Games

Credit to Author: Lisbet K. Esmael| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:30:38 +0000

MOTORISTS using the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) during this year’s Southeast Asian Games should expect traffic there to flow smoothly, according to their operator. In a statement, Pangilinan-led NLEX Corp. said it was ready for the expected uptick of traffic, particularly on November 30, the start of the regional sports event. […]

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Permit to carry firearms suspended for SEA Games

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2019 08:02:20 +0000

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) suspended the permit to carry firearms during the Southeast Asian Games. The order, contained in a memorandum signed by Lt. Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa, PNP officer in charge, covers Calabarzon (Region 4-A), Central Luzon, National Capital Region (NCR), and the province of La Union and is effective from November 20 […]

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Cayabyab, Salonga, Quintos work ‘as one’ in official theme song of 2019 SEA Games

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:15:03 +0000

IN the lead up to the Philippine hosting of the 2019 SEA Games in November, National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, internationally renowned singer Lea Salonga and musical playwright Floy…READ

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PH targets 120 SEAG golds

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:00:57 +0000

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Ricky Vargas yesterday doesn’t mind hearing the Philippine national anthem get played over and over again when the country hosts the 30th Southeast Asian Games later this year.

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SEAG prep under control

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:01:24 +0000

By Nick Giongco Around 80 percent of the R5-billion budget earmarked for the running of the 30th Southeast Asian Games will go through a procurement process, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said yesterday. To expedite the purchase of equipment and other needs for the staging of the Nov. 30-Dec. 11 SEAG that will be held […]

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