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“Fabian” exits PAR but rains to persist as typhoon continues to enhance southwest monsoon

July 24, 2021
6.6-magnitude quake hits Batangas

July 24, 2021
Pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics open in low-key ceremony without fans

July 23, 2021
Philippines approves GMO ‘golden rice’ for commercial production

July 23, 2021
DOH reports 6,845 more COVID-19 cases; PHL tally rises to 1,537,097

July 23, 2021

National

Those who will arrive in PHL from Malaysia, Thailand before July 25 will be allowed entry, Immigration bureau clarifies

July 24, 2021

(Eagle News) — Those who are already in transit and will be arriving in the Philippines before July 25 from Malaysia and Thailand will still be allowed entry into the country. The Bureau of Immigration made the clarification after the Palace added the two countries to its list of countries covered by a travel ban amid a surge in COVID-19 cases reportedly due to the Delta variant. Also included in the ban are Indonesia, India, […]

“Fabian” exits PAR but rains to persist as typhoon continues to enhance southwest monsoon

July 24, 2021

(Eagle News) –All tropical cyclone wind signals are now lifted as Typhoon “Fabian” exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Scattered rains, however, will persist over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Metro Manila, most of Central Luzon, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA, and portions of Western Visayas with “Fabian” still enhancing the southwest monsoon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, occasionally gusty conditions will also be experienced over Luzon and Visayas, especially in the […]

Philippines approves GMO ‘golden rice’ for commercial production

July 23, 2021

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines became the world’s first country Friday to approve the commercial production of genetically modified “golden rice” that experts hope will combat childhood blindness and save lives in the developing world. A biosafety permit issued by government regulators paves the way for the rice — enriched with the vitamin A-precursor beta-carotene to make it more nutritional — to be grown by farmers across the country, its developers said. “It’s […]

PNP to deploy 15,000 cops for President Duterte’s final SONA

July 23, 2021

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police will deploy 15,000 policemen as part of security measures for President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 26. According to PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar, the PNP took into consideration the COVID-19 pandemic in planning for the SONA, which is Duterte’s last as President of the Philippines. His term will end in 2022. The National Capital Region Police Office has said it will use body-worn […]

DOH reports 6,845 more COVID-19 cases; PHL tally rises to 1,537,097

July 23, 2021

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climbed to 1,537,097 after the Department of Health reported 6845 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 55069 were active. Of these, 93.4 percent were mild, 1.3 percent asymptomatic, 1.4 percent critical, 2.3 percent severe, and 1.6 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1,455,137 including the additional 2,330 recoveries. The death toll is still at 26891 with no additional deaths reported. On Friday, the […]

Metro

PNP promotes 11 senior police officers

July 23, 2021

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police on Friday, July 23, promoted 11 senior police officers. In a statement, the PNP said now with a one-star rank were Police Brigadier General Ritchie Medardo A. Posadas, Police Brigadier General John G. Guyguyon and Police Brigadier General Rudolph B. Dimas. Also promoted were now Police Colonel Leovigilda B. Bedia,Police Colonel Charles L. Domallig, Police Colonel Damian D. Olsim, Police Colonel Jacinto R. Malinao, Jr , Police Colonel Berniel P. […]

High COVID transmission observed in NCR as reproduction number rises to 1.21 — OCTA Research

July 23, 2021
MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, July 23

July 23, 2021

Agila Pilipinas

PNP: P24.7 million worth of marijuana destroyed in Kalinga

July 24, 2021

(Eagle News) — Authorities destroyed P24.7 million worth of marijuana in Kalinga, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, its personnel uprooted more or less 123,500 fully grown marijuana plants over the three-day operation in Barangay Loccong, Tinglayan. The operations were headed by joint elements of the Special Operations Unit of the Cordillera Autonomous Region, PNP Drug Enforcement Group, Tinglayan Municipal Police Station, Pasil MPS, Pinukpuk MPS, Balbalan MPS, Lubuagan MPS, Provincial Drug […]

6.6-magnitude quake hits Batangas

July 24, 2021
PHIVOLCS: 95 earthquakes monitored in Taal in 24 hours; alert level 3 still in place

July 23, 2021

International

Tennis star Osaka lights Tokyo Olympics cauldron as Games open

July 24, 2021

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron as the Tokyo Games opened on Friday after a year’s delay due to the pandemic and with the threat of coronavirus hanging over the competition. Osaka lifted the torch to the gleaming cauldron, which had unfurled at the top of a ramp representing Mount Fuji, in the highlight of a ceremony that was stripped back over virus fears. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially opened the Games in […]

Drones form Tokyo 2020 emblem and globe during opening ceremony

July 24, 2021

Hundreds of drones form the Tokyo 2020 emblem and then a globe during the Olympics opening ceremony. © Agence France-Presse

Pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics open in low-key ceremony without fans

July 23, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics were declared open in an eerily empty stadium on Friday after defying a year’s pandemic delay and lingering coronavirus threats that will make them perhaps the most unusual Games in history. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito made the announcement against the backdrop of thousands of vacant seats at Tokyo’s 68,000-capacity Olympic Stadium, after Covid-19 forced organisers to ban spectators at all but a handful of venues. “I declare open the Games of Tokyo,” said […]

Tokyo 2020: Opening ceremony ends with another fireworks display

July 23, 2021

Fireworks light up the sky above the Japan National Stadium at the end of the Olympics opening ceremony. SOURCE: AFPTV

Technology

French firm makes first sale of artificial heart

July 19, 2021

PARIS, France (AFP) — French prosthetics maker Carmat said Monday it had sold one of its artificial hearts for the first time since its 2008 founding, for implantation into an Italian patient awaiting a transplant. The operation “was performed by the team headed by heart surgeon Dr Ciro Maiello at the Azienda Ospedaliera dei Colli hospital in Naples, one of the centres with the greatest experience in the field of artificial hearts in Italy,” […]

Singapore unveils one of world’s biggest floating solar farms

July 14, 2021
“High-speed stream of solar wind” forecast to hit Earth’s magnetic field

July 12, 2021

Sports

Tokyo residents gather as Olympics set to begin

July 23, 2021

Tokyo residents gather outside Tokyo’s Olympic stadium to enjoy the atmosphere on the day of opening ceremony. “It really feels like the Olympics is going to start,” says one Tokyo resident. Agence France Presse

Tokyo 2020: Excitement outside stadium as Olympics set to begin

July 23, 2021
Pinoy rower Cris Nievarez qualifies for quarterfinals

July 23, 2021

Business

TikTok fined 750,000 euros for Dutch privacy violation

July 22, 2021

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) — Dutch data protection authorities issued a 750,000-euro fine against TikTok on Thursday, saying the social media service violated the privacy of young children in the Netherlands. The Dutch Data Protection Authority noted that TikTok’s app installation information was in English and was not readily understood by young Dutch children. “By not offering their privacy statement in Dutch, TikTok failed to provide an adequate explanation of how the app collects, processes […]

Amazon magnate Bezos blasts into space on own rocket

July 20, 2021

by Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The wealthiest man on the planet Jeff Bezos lifted off on his own rocket and reached outer space on Tuesday, a key moment for a fledgling industry seeking to make the final frontier accessible to elite tourists. Blue Origin’s first crewed mission, an 11-minute hop from west Texas to beyond the Karman line and back again, coincided with the 52nd anniversary of the first Moon landing. “It’s […]

King LeBron reigns again as new ‘Space Jam’ tops N.America box office

July 20, 2021

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — New Warner Bros. release “Space Jam: A New Legacy” rocketed to the top of the North American box office over the weekend, taking in $31.7 million in the best showing of a family film since Covid first hammered the industry. The live action/animated movie — a sequel nearly 25 years after the original “Space Jam” with Michael Jordan — has NBA superstar LeBron James teaming up with Bugs Bunny […]

Entertainment

Olivia Rodrigo to star in White House vaccine promotion

July 14, 2021

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Teen pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo is set to visit the White House on Wednesday to put some star power into the Biden administration’s flagging Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Rodrigo, 18, will meet with President Joe Biden and his top coronavirus advisor Anthony Fauci and “record videos about the importance of young people getting vaccinated,” the White House said Tuesday. The actress and singer, who has some 28 million social media followers, […]

No Psy but BTS play on as Seoul bans fast gym music

July 13, 2021

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korean mega-hit “Gangnam Style” may be taken off gym playlists in the great Seoul region — but K-pop giants BTS can stay — under new rules aimed at stemming a rising tide of coronavirus infections. The regulations, aimed at stopping gym-goers breathing too hard or splashing sweat on others, ban gyms from playing music with a faster tempo than 120 beats per minute during group exercises like zumba and […]

Bill Cosby freed after US court quashes sex crimes conviction

July 1, 2021

by Peter HUTCHISON Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — US comedian Bill Cosby was freed from prison Wednesday, in a blow to the #MeToo movement after a US court overturned his conviction for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman 17 years ago. The 83-year-old flashed the V sign outside his home near Philadelphia after leaving jail following a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that he had been denied a fair trial. He […]

Headlines

Tennis star Osaka lights Tokyo Olympics cauldron as Games open

Drones form Tokyo 2020 emblem and globe during opening ceremony

A look at the curious “white houses” of Thorn in The Netherlands

WHO warns of ‘long term’ Covid impact on mental health

Interviews

High COVID transmission observed in NCR as reproduction number rises to 1.21 — OCTA Research

DILG to release memorandum intensifying restrictions on mass gatherings in LGUs amid Delta variant fears

WATCH: Interview with Marikina Mayor Teodoro on importance of contact tracing, granular lockdowns amid Delta variant entry

WATCH: Interview with pediatrician Dr. Richard Mata, on Delta variant as a “game changer” for COVID among kids

OCTA Research supports continuation of GCQ in Metro Manila

WATCH: Interview with DENR Usec. Antiporda on alleged dumping of human waste in the West PHL Sea

WATCH: Interview with Filipino Nurses United on proposal to remove licensure exams for nurses

LGUs concerned on relaxing travel curbs; RT-PCR tests needed even for the fully vaccinated – Velasco

WATCH: Interview with FDA chief Domingo on vaccination of children, other issues – Balitalakayan

Vaccinating children not the priority, but could happen by year-end, says FDA chief Domingo

WATCH: Interview with NDRRMC spokesperson regarding evacuation procedures in Taal

WATCH: Interview with OWWA Admin Cacdac on OFWs affected by Delta variant restrictions, COVID pandemic

WATCH: Interview with PHL vaccine expert panel head Dr. Gloriani on Delta variant – Balitalakayan

Vaccine expert says best protection vs Delta variant is still full vaccination, observance of health protocols

PHL to get “at least 70M doses” of COVID vaccines from US, including 40M Pfizer doses – PH envoy

Interview with Filipino Nurses United on increase on deployment cap on PH nurses who want to work abroad

Interview with IBP President Atty. Domingo Cayosa on ICC probe on Duterte gov’t – BALITALAKAYAN

WATCH: Interview with IATF spokesperson Ret. Gen. Restituto Padilla: Balitalakayan- June 21, 2021

Watch: Balitalakayan interview with Dean Amado Valdez on jurisdiction of ICC to probe PH

WATCH: Interview with Sen. Tolentino on ICC probe on Pres. Duterte, and on calls for BARMM polls postponement

WATCH: Interview with Israel’s ambassador to the PHL H.E. Rafael Harpaz – ASEAN in Focus

All you need to know about the PhlSys ID – Balitalakayan Interview with PSA Asst. Sec. Bautista

WATCH: Interview with Navotas City Mayor Tiangco on A4 vaccination rollout (Mata ng Agila – June 7, 2021)

WATCH: Interview with Sen. Gatchalian on rotational brownouts, situation of private schools: Balitalakayan – June 7, 2021

WATCH: Interview with DOH Usec Cabotaje on vaccine plans for A4 group – Balitalakayan

WATCH: Interview with OWWA Administrator Cacdac: Mata ng Agila – June 4, 2021

WATCH: Interview with PH Amb. Bagatsing on improving COVID-19 situation in India

India COVID cases improving as drop in new infections, deaths noted, says PHL ambassor

Palace: PHL can now borrow funds from WB, ADB to pay for Sinovac after WHO emergency use listing

PHL envoy explains situation in Malaysia as total lockdown starts

Remembering World War 1: The first war where chemical gases were used as weapons

COVID-19 special report: Learning from the 1918-1919 Flu Pandemic that killed 50 million worldwide

Mystery around Haiti leader’s murder intensifies

Pres. Duterte thanks Japan for donating 1M AstraZeneca doses

In photos: White plumes of smoke continue to billow above Taal Volcano

Iglesia Ni Cristo extends assistance to media frontliners affected by the pandemic

PM Trudeau thanks Iglesia Ni Cristo’s FYM Foundation for humanitarian efforts in Canada

Iglesia Ni Cristo distributes food assistance to Metro Manila, other areas under MECQ

Signal No. 1 still hoisted over parts of Batanes, Babuyan Islands; monsoon rains still expected

Batanes, Babuyan Islands still under Signal No. 1 as “Fabian” maintains strength

Signal No. 1 raised over Batanes, Babuyan Islands due to “Fabian”