Tsunami Warning in the Philippines after Strong Earthquake in Chile

[UPDATE March 11, 2011] Tsunami Warning in the Philippines after massive earthquake in Japan.

[UPDATE] THE TSUNAMI WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII EFFECTIVE AT 0138 PM HST. Source

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[Original Post: 09:51AM EST] Be aware! Tsunami warnings and advisories are in effect after a destructive earthquake hit Chile early Saturday (2/27/2010) morning.

The first wave is said to hit the Philippines on Sunday (2/28/2010) at 12:27AM EST (1:37PM local time) — [thanks Matt! --see comment] according to National Weather Services.

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Philippine News: Typhoon Ondoy Wreaks Havoc in Manila, Luzon

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Do you have relatives in the Philippines — particularly in Metro Manila and Central Luzon — who suffered mother nature’s wrath? Typhoon Ondoy was dubbed as the strongest typhoon that hit Manila and Luzon since 1962, more than four decades ago.

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Filipinos in Jersey City, Boil Your Water

Just a short post to let you know that due to the water main break last night here in Jersey City, United Water advised its customers to boil their water prior to consumption. This alert is in effect until further notice.

Customers in Jersey City are advised to boil their water at a rolling boil for one minute for the following uses: drinking, cooking, baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets or other consumption

Read the full alert inside this post …

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Goodbye and R.I.P, Pres. Corazon Aquino

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Former Philippine President Corazon “Cory” Aquino has passed away at 3:18AM August 1, 2009 Manila Time (Jul 31, 2009 3:18 PM ET). She died of cardio-respiratory arrest, according to her son and Philippine senator “Noynoy” Aquino.

She was 76.

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Michael Jackson Dance Tribute From Filipino Inmates in Cebu

Filipino inmates in Cebu who were made famous by their “Thriller Dance” a couple of years ago, perform a dance tribute to their late idol Michael Jackson.

Just two days after Jackson died, the inmates practiced for at least 9 hours Friday, “and into the wee hours of Saturday morning” – for the latest show, according the the news.

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