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#WalangPasok: November 2, 2017 special non-working holiday in some areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - President Rodrigo Duterte's Proclamation No. 50 did not include November 2, 2017 as special (non-working) holiday throughout the country but some local government units declared suspension of classes and work in observance of All Souls' Day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfYN27fi8G2T-mEtQDprg6aO1C93SgKnik-wF92Tnsl4Cbygsr25UECJad2RO_ME13XgX7OAIgfYM_dMvZv_XKMmkJw_aWWxatilAc340PnNfn7LvldPUAiiT4rteyJ_PmOEMurHlzPaFT/s1600/walang-pasok-november-2-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: November 2, 2017 special non-working holiday in some areas" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfYN27fi8G2T-mEtQDprg6aO1C93SgKnik-wF92Tnsl4Cbygsr25UECJad2RO_ME13XgX7OAIgfYM_dMvZv_XKMmkJw_aWWxatilAc340PnNfn7LvldPUAiiT4rteyJ_PmOEMurHlzPaFT/s1600/walang-pasok-november-2-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: November 2, 2017 special non-working holiday in some areas" /></a></div><br />While October 31 and November 1 were declared holidays, at least two (2) LGUs said the additional holiday on November 2 will give more time in observing the tradition. Filipino families commemorate and pay homage to the deceased family members on All Souls' Day.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />On Monday, Cauayan City Mayor Bernard Faustino M. Dy released Administrative Order No. 03 citing a special non-working day on Thursday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHc7AzgEzs3Lktn3qsjjDs_P9dDOESy-ygqRbxsjASrzeQ0q3Bao3z6I1bZK4boccgYyDQ4zUrnZBInu9M_smH4Dz-ynjwl_OeaM0JgiffBNMurnh5P6T3s-cqlNa75D1y6zXvlGGU0Bob/s1600/holiday-all-souls-day-cauayan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="November 2 2017 holiday Cauayan" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHc7AzgEzs3Lktn3qsjjDs_P9dDOESy-ygqRbxsjASrzeQ0q3Bao3z6I1bZK4boccgYyDQ4zUrnZBInu9M_smH4Dz-ynjwl_OeaM0JgiffBNMurnh5P6T3s-cqlNa75D1y6zXvlGGU0Bob/s1600/holiday-all-souls-day-cauayan.jpg" title="November 2 2017 holiday Cauayan" /></a></div><br />Meanwhile, Tacloban Mayor Cristina Gonzalez Romualdez has issued  Executive Order 2017-10-076 for the temporary suspension of classes for all levels in public and private schools and work in all government offices in Tacloban City on November 2.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlUKHCM67fu2DMupKt1n1p64sjGdW1D2mroF57XuCrKtneb56Hm_JphkUsdXGAg5xWz1GCmPORfhx_I3spcWTc8xwKe6iljLsLWK_y6ajO7UJ_IeeMksHqdk3GPKIJQfFFiH_xpkqvpIc/s1600/holiday-all-souls-day-tacloban.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="November 2 2017 walang pasok Tacloban" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="627" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlUKHCM67fu2DMupKt1n1p64sjGdW1D2mroF57XuCrKtneb56Hm_JphkUsdXGAg5xWz1GCmPORfhx_I3spcWTc8xwKe6iljLsLWK_y6ajO7UJ_IeeMksHqdk3GPKIJQfFFiH_xpkqvpIc/s1600/holiday-all-souls-day-tacloban.jpg" title="November 2 2017 walang pasok Tacloban" /></a></div><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"As influx of people is expected at the cemeteries, the celebration may cause overcrowding, traffic congestion and inconvenience to the public," the local declaration said.</i></blockquote><br /><b>Check out list of areas where classes and work have been suspended for Thursday, November 2, 2017 for the commemoration of All Souls' Day:</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a rel='nofollow' href="https://web.facebook.com/cityofcauayanofficial/photos/a.523721121001218.116621.300183933354939/1971478376225478/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cauayan City, Isabela</a> - all levels, public and private; work, gov't and private</li><li><a rel='nofollow' href="https://web.facebook.com/cristinaromualdez/photos/a.254889654695324.1073741832.229164873934469/728740323976919/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tacloban City</a> - all levels, public and private; gov't work</li></ul><br />Note: This is a developing story. Help us crowdsource class and work suspensions by sharing in the comments section or tweeting @mysummitexpress.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: November 2, 2017 special non-working holiday in some areas

MANILA, Philippines - President Rodrigo Duterte's Proclamation No. 50 did not include November 2, 2017 as special (non-working) holiday ...

'Bagyong Ramil' PAGASA weather update November 1, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The low pressure area (LPA) south southwest of Masbate City, Masbate has developed into a tropical depression and was named "Ramil," state weather bureau PAGASA said in its 5:00 a.m. update on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, a regular holiday for All Saint's Day (Undas).<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8IWtAom5uSD4iLr0wAIw9N-6SnoGpwNEE62cT-jVQ9GvG5qeom1y8OsWNWaYYP50dXIeJEx4koZquZXNSiFmYA0S2RPz9QokLhZAO77M5-a4fql0-rWpxw4DWLDu0_rrKm1ueMrBUNxZ/s1600/bagyong-ramil-november-1-2017-satellite-image.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=" 'Bagyong Ramil' PAGASA weather update November 1, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="873" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8IWtAom5uSD4iLr0wAIw9N-6SnoGpwNEE62cT-jVQ9GvG5qeom1y8OsWNWaYYP50dXIeJEx4koZquZXNSiFmYA0S2RPz9QokLhZAO77M5-a4fql0-rWpxw4DWLDu0_rrKm1ueMrBUNxZ/s1600/bagyong-ramil-november-1-2017-satellite-image.JPG" title=" 'Bagyong Ramil' PAGASA weather update November 1, 2017" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Satellite image as of 6:30 a.m. on November 1, 2017. Image courtesy of DOST-PAGASA.</td></tr></tbody></table>At 4:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "Ramil" was estimated based on all available data at 115 km West of Roxas City, Capiz (11.7 °N, 121.7 °E).<br /><br />'Bagyong Ramil' has maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph. It is forecast to move West at 20 kph.<br /><br /><b>Forecast Positions: </b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 245 km West of Coron, Palawan(11.8°N, 118.0°E)</li><li>48 Hour(Friday morning):120 km North Northeast of Pagasa Island, Palawan(12.0°N, 114.5°E)</li><li>72 Hour(Saturday morning): 245 km West Northwest of Pagasa Island, Palawan(12.1°N, 112.2°E)</li><li>96 Hour(Sunday morning):655 km West Northwest of Pagasa Island, Palawan(12.4°N, 108.3°E)</li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjck7bpOv482zFnhWsqehOVhNQ0aTo9D75Uq0-x626OkmSPmRenyko7kfG8aYvJ5gRtTLn1TQ4XLOuFpoudPDmJMpCZ9Fism8XiMb_ioStxz7FDNUDuFDHq833RjPrlvgwsVaB2fAje7Kbl/s1600/bagyong-ramil-november-1-2017.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bagyong Ramil PAGASA update November 1 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjck7bpOv482zFnhWsqehOVhNQ0aTo9D75Uq0-x626OkmSPmRenyko7kfG8aYvJ5gRtTLn1TQ4XLOuFpoudPDmJMpCZ9Fism8XiMb_ioStxz7FDNUDuFDHq833RjPrlvgwsVaB2fAje7Kbl/s1600/bagyong-ramil-november-1-2017.png" title="Bagyong Ramil PAGASA update November 1 2017" /></a></div><br /><b>Tropical cyclone warning signal (TCWS) No. 1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs)</b> was raised over three areas: Northern Palawan including Calamian Group of Islands (Luzon); Aklan and Antique (Visayas).<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />'Bagyong Ramil' is expected to traverse the Calamian Group of Island today. Residents under TCWS #1 including Metro Manila, Bicol region, CALABARZON, rest of MIMAROPA are advised to be alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. <br /><br />PAGASA added that the estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to occasionally heavy rains within the 200 km diameter of the tropical depression.<br /><br />The weather central advised that sea travel is risky over the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Central and Southern Luzon.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

'Bagyong Ramil' PAGASA weather update November 1, 2017

MANILA, Philippines - The low pressure area (LPA) south southwest of Masbate City, Masbate has developed into a tropical depression and was ...

Filipinos Gear Up for #UNDAS2017 Exodus

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines – With Undas now underway, many Filipinos have already begun their yearly journey by land, sea and air to visit their departed family members in their respective provinces. To make this year’s observance of Undas more organized, several government agencies, media, and private companies have turned to Twitter to issue news advisories and tips for the benefit of Filipinos celebrating this religious tradition. And as a live platform, Twitter has become a real-time source for Filipinos to find and share important information about the impact of #UNDAS2017 on public safety and traffic.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpI0yEOLwAH4Y1y3ibTrdDzN2bza8UlA7jLFGCzLPT8xDi_BAfNl8xFO55kXArfEEG7M-PCc9_IAaBoq_q2F-KTvdM_WFxGwa9lZpgIBfPUlwoKM8vkbKjIcD9FCK6pdWrPODNLQriUMar/s1600/undas-philippines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Filipinos Gear Up for #UNDAS2017 Exodus" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="372" data-original-width="672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpI0yEOLwAH4Y1y3ibTrdDzN2bza8UlA7jLFGCzLPT8xDi_BAfNl8xFO55kXArfEEG7M-PCc9_IAaBoq_q2F-KTvdM_WFxGwa9lZpgIBfPUlwoKM8vkbKjIcD9FCK6pdWrPODNLQriUMar/s1600/undas-philippines.jpg" title="Filipinos Gear Up for #UNDAS2017 Exodus" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: BatangBaler.net</td></tr></tbody></table>As millions more will be flocking to the different cemeteries in the next few days, Filipinos travelling to the final resting places of their departed should check out the Twitter accounts of key resources that provide latest updates on traffic and transportation conditions, as well as public safety announcements.<br /><br /><b>READ</b>: <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/undas-2017-pagasa-weather-forecast.html">Undas 2017 PAGASA weather forecast</a><br /><br />Those traveling by car should expect heavy traffic because of the holidays and check the Twitter accounts of major tollway operators such as @SkywaySOMCO, @officialSLEX, NLEX and Star Tollway handle for any vehicular accidents or traffic updates. Motorists should also check the official Twitter account of the Metro Manila Development Authority (@MMDA) for alerts on number coding and road closures.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">ADVISORY: Manila Police District (MPD) Traffic Advisory: Oplan Kaluluwa 2017. <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mmda?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mmda</a> <a rel='nofollow' href="https://t.co/M8VvQdqmLB">pic.twitter.com/M8VvQdqmLB</a></div>— Official MMDA (@MMDA) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/MMDA/status/923855806419804160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Coding is LIFTED on Oct. 31, 2017 EXCEPT Las Piñas. For Nov. 1, 2017, coding is LIFTED as well for Metro Manila including Las Piñas. <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mmda?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mmda</a></div>— Official MMDA (@MMDA) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/MMDA/status/924809681133957120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA @MIAAGovPH) has been inspected for Undas-readiness and their Twitter account contains news about flight and airport conditions so those traveling by air may know if any disruption to their travel should be expected.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">October 31, 2017 (Tuesday)<br />Cancelled flights due to bad weather<br /><br />5J 325/326  Manila – Legaspi – Manila <br /><br />5J - Cebu Pacific</div>— NAIA (@MIAAGovPH) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/MIAAGovPH/status/925226928847671297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />The Philippine Coast Guard (@PhilCoastGuard1) monitors and reports passenger traffic in ports and sea conditions so those taking boats and ferries to their destinations should first check travel guidelines for safety and convenience.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">OPLAN BIYAHENG AYOS: <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Undas2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Undas2017</a> Monitored passengers to all ports/piers as of 12noon today, October 31 (Total Outbound Passengers – 71,896)</div>— PhilippineCoastGuard (@PhilCoastGuard1) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/PhilCoastGuard1/status/925281502362984448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Several companies also pitched in to ensure the safety of #Undas2017. Motorists could check out the Twitter accounts of the top gasoline companies in the Philippines @CaltexPH, @Petron_Corp, and @Shell to find out the nearest petrol stations along their route and avoid running out of fuel in the middle of their journey.<br /><br />With several sources of live Undas-related news updates on Twitter, Filipinos can have a smooth-sailing journey towards a more meaningful #UNDAS2017.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Filipinos Gear Up for #UNDAS2017 Exodus

MANILA, Philippines – With Undas now underway, many Filipinos have already begun their yearly journey by land, sea and air to visit their de...

Undas 2017 PAGASA weather forecast

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA is monitoring a Low Pressure Area (LPA) which affects parts of the country on "Undas" holidays - October 31 to November 2, 2017.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAnZaXe90Dz_rr9TnJTCX8V_t9s2x0YQz8lY9yrf0uRIoJ0SO4uloQQ3CQ1hWVMod_3MPs_FwNBI8J_V-0XDWdA2NccRpdmjaKCAFSjLZCh2QiNxcDlOWiDTvqC32w8F3FPbk_MMOhl1b/s1600/weather-forecast-undas-2017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="LPA Undas 2017 PAGASA weather forecast" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="686" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAnZaXe90Dz_rr9TnJTCX8V_t9s2x0YQz8lY9yrf0uRIoJ0SO4uloQQ3CQ1hWVMod_3MPs_FwNBI8J_V-0XDWdA2NccRpdmjaKCAFSjLZCh2QiNxcDlOWiDTvqC32w8F3FPbk_MMOhl1b/s1600/weather-forecast-undas-2017.JPG" title="LPA Undas 2017 PAGASA weather forecast" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Satellite image as of October 31, 6:30 p.m. Photo credit: DOST-PAGASA</td></tr></tbody></table>In the weather forecast as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, PAGASA said the LPA was estimated based on all available data at 60 km South Southwest of Masbate City, Masbate(11.9N, 123.4 E).<br /><br />The LPA, not expected to intensify into a tropical depression, triggers cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the areas of Visayas, Bicol Region and the provinces of Marinduque, Romblon and Mindoro.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Meanwhile, northeast Monsoon is affecting Northern and Central Luzon as well as Metro Manila.<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-baqh{text-align:center;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-baqh" colspan="4">FORECAST WEATHER CONDITIONS</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Place</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Weather Condition</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Caused by</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Impacts</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">The provinces of Aurora, Quirino and Quezon</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cloudy skies withscattered rains and thunderstorms</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tail-end of Cold Front</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Possible lightning and scattered light to moderate with occasional heavy rainswhich may cause flooding/landslides</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Visayas, Bicol Region and the provinces of Marinduque, Romblon and Mindoro</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Cloudy skies withscattered rains and thunderstorms</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">LPA / Tail-end of Cold Front</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Possible lightning and light to moderate with occasional heavy rains which may cause flooding/landslides</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mindanao and Palawan</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Localized thunderstorms</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Possible isolated lighting, strong winds and occasional heavy rains</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Cloudy skies with light rains</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Northeast Monsoon</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">-</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Undas 2017 PAGASA weather forecast

MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA is monitoring a Low Pressure Area (LPA) which affects parts of the country on "Undas&...