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DOH: Clinical trials in PHL for antiviral drug Avigan to start on Aug. 10

August 7, 2020
OFW who survives Beirut blasts describes ordeal

August 7, 2020
PhilHealth official resigns

August 6, 2020
Active COVID-19 cases in PHL top 50k as total cases breached 119k; most cases still mild – DOH

August 6, 2020
COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 119,460 with addition of 3561 cases

August 6, 2020

National

Immigration bureau: No additional restrictions on international travel under MECQ

August 7, 2020

(Eagle News) –No additional international travel restrictions have been imposed even if Metro Manila and other areas are now under a modified enhanced community quarantine. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said existing travel restrictions “remain unchanged until these are revised or changed by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).” He said under the MECQ, domestic flights are suspended. International flights at the country’s airports in Manila, Cebu and Clark, however, […]

DOH: Clinical trials in PHL for antiviral drug Avigan to start on Aug. 10

August 7, 2020

(Eagle News) — Clinical trials in the Philippines for Japan’s antiviral flu drug Avigan (Favipiravir) will start on Aug. 10. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a television interview this was after the Philippines received the tablets, which the Japanese embassy said had “potential to prevent viral replication, even as its effectiveness against the novel coronavirus (has) yet to be established.” The embassy said the tablets for 100 patients who are part of the […]

PhilHealth official resigns

August 6, 2020

(Eagle News) — A high-ranking official of PhilHealth resigned on Thursday, Aug. 6. In a letter sent to PhilHealth Chief Ricardo Morales, a copy of which was also given to Senate President Tito Sotto, Augustus de Villa said he was tendering his “irrevocable resignation” as senior vice president for operations effective immediately but did not state the reason. De Villa, a retired general, said Morales “knows fully well the reasons” as he briefed him in […]

Active COVID-19 cases in PHL top 50k as total cases breached 119k; most cases still mild – DOH

August 6, 2020

(Eagle News) – The number of active COVID-19 cases in the country surpassed 50,000 on Thursday, Aug. 6, as the total number of cases breached 119,000. The Department of Health’s latest update showed that active virus cases reached 50,473 but 90.9 percent of these are only mild, while 7.8 percent are considered asymptomatic. Total COVID-19 cases reached 119,460 with the addition of 3,561, which was roughly the same as Wednesday’s (Aug. 5) 3.462 cases. […]

COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 119,460 with addition of 3561 cases

August 6, 2020

PHL now country with most COVID-19 infections in Southeast Asia (Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country breached the 119,000 mark on Thursday, Aug. 6, after the Department of Health reported 3561 cases on the same day. With the 119,460 total COVID-19 cases, the Philippines officially takes Indonesia’s spot as the country with the most number of COVID-19 infections in Southeast Asia. As of Thursday, Indonesia has 118,753 COVID-19 […]

Metro

DOTr spokesperson tests positive for COVID-19

August 7, 2020

(Eagle News) — A high-ranking official of the Department of Transportation has tested positive for COVID-19. Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran, the DOTr spokesperson, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Friday, Aug.7. She said she subjected herself to home quarantine since she got tested on Aug. 1. In March, the DOTr announced one of its officials tested positive for COVID-19. The agency, however, did not name who this was. The test result prompted […]

Immigration bureau: 3 South Korean nationals wanted for telecom fraud in Seoul nabbed in PHL

August 7, 2020
MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Aug. 7

August 7, 2020

Agila Pilipinas

DOTr: LRT-1 Cavite extension expected to be partially operational in 2021

August 7, 2020

(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation has begun construction of the Light Rail Transit 1-Cavite extension, with the project expected to be partially operational in 2021. In a statement, the DOTr said the construction of the project comes nearly two decades since the National Economic Development Authority’s Investment Coordination Committee approved it on August 25, 2000. The NEDA Board approved the Implementing Agreement for the project on January 22, 2002. According to the agency, […]

4.1-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental early Thursday, Aug. 6

August 6, 2020
4.1-magnitude quake hits Antique

August 5, 2020

International

Lebanon coronavirus cases peak after deadly blast

August 7, 2020

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — Lebanon recorded 255 coronavirus cases Thursday — its highest single-day infection tally — after a monstrous blast upended a planned lockdown and sent thousands streaming into overflowing hospitals, already struggling to cope. The health ministry figures were reported by the state-run National News Agency, which also announced two new deaths. They bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Lebanon to 4,604, including 70 deaths since the outbreak first began in […]

Trump signs executive order banning transactions with TikTok parent after 45 days

August 7, 2020

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order barring transactions with the Chinese parent company of social media platform TikTok after 45 days. “The United States must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security,” the order said. “The following actions shall be prohibited beginning 45 days after the date of this order… any transaction by any person, or with respect to any […]

OFW who survives Beirut blasts describes ordeal

August 7, 2020

(Eagle News) — A Filipina overseas worker who survived the horrific blasts in Beirut, Lebanon early this week described the incident that had killed at least 149 people and injured around 5,000 more. Raquel Bautista, an OFW in Lebanon, was interviewed by EBC’s Eagle News Service Bureau in Lebanon, where she was hospitalized after being injured in the blasts. Bautista described how glass shards injured her arms and legs, but thankfully she did not suffer […]

Lebanon police scuffle with demonstrators angered by blast

August 7, 2020

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — Lebanese security forces late Thursday fired tear gas to disperse dozens of anti-government demonstrators angered by a cataclysmic blast widely seen as the most shocking expression yet of their government’s incompetence. The scuffles in central Beirut took place in a ravaged street leading to parliament, the wreckage from Tuesday’s explosion still littering the entire area. Protesters had sparked a blaze, vandalized stores and lobbed stones at security forces, according to the […]

Technology

SpaceX completes test flight of Mars rocket prototype

August 5, 2020

HOUSTON, United States (AFP) — SpaceX on Tuesday successfully completed a flight of less than a minute of the largest prototype ever tested of the future rocket Starship, which the company hopes to use one day to colonize Mars. “Mars is looking real,” SpaceX founder Elon Musk tweeted in response to a fan. The current Starship prototype is fairly crude: it’s a large metallic cylinder, built in a few weeks by SpaceX teams on the […]

US announces clinical trial of antibody treatment for COVID-19

August 5, 2020
Interpol warns of ‘alarming’ cybercrime rate during pandemic, to spike again once vaccine becomes available

August 5, 2020

Sports

Simmons faces injury layoff after dislocating knee

August 7, 2020

ORLANDO, United States (AFP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons faces an indefinite injury layoff after suffering an injury to his left knee, the team said Thursday. Australian ace Simmons limped out of the third quarter during the Sixers’ defeat of the Washington Wizards, and did not return. An MRI scan revealed Simmons had suffered a subluxation of his left patella, which typically takes several weeks to heal. Sixers coach Brett Brown would not be […]

NBA Lakers thumped by Thunder, Raptors and Celtics win

August 6, 2020
Doncic triple gets Mavs off mark, Clippers, Bucks fall

August 5, 2020

Business

Indonesia’s virus-hit economy contracts for first time in two decades

August 5, 2020

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia’s economy contracted in the second quarter for the first time in more than two decades as it was slammed by coronavirus restrictions, with warnings that the recovery could be among the weakest in Southeast Asia. Output in the region’s biggest economy slumped 5.3 percent on-year in April-June, the statistics agency said. That marked Indonesia’s first contraction since the first quarter of 1999 during the Asian financial crisis nd puts it […]

American Airlines reports 2Q loss as COVID-19 hits demand

July 23, 2020

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — American Airlines became the latest US carrier to report a hefty second-quarter loss, but said it made progress in reducing cash burn, according to results released Thursday. The company suffered a $2.1 billion loss in the quarter ending June 30, compared with profits of $662 million in the year-ago period. Revenues plunged 86.4 percent to $1.6 billion behind a steep drop in customer traffic. “This was one of the […]

Cathay Pacific warns of US$1.3 billon loss in first half

July 17, 2020

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific issued a profit warning on Friday, estimating it will suffer a historic loss of HK$9.9 billion (US$1.3 billion) in the first half of 2020 as it reels from the coronavirus pandemic. “The Group will record a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HK$9.9 billion, which compares to a net profit to shareholders of HK$1.3 billion for the same period in 2019,” the airline said […]

Entertainment

Disney’s ‘Mulan’ to skip big screen with September streaming launch

August 5, 2020

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Disney’s much-delayed blockbuster “Mulan” will skip the big screen and premiere on streaming platform Disney+ next month, it was announced Tuesday, as coronavirus keeps theaters shut across much of the United States. The unprecedented decision — described by CEO Bob Chapek as a “one-off” for a Disney blockbuster — is the latest major blow for movie theater chains already reeling from the pandemic. “Mulan,” a mega-budget live action remake […]

NET 25’s TAGISAN NG GALING Grand Finals: Winners bring home over 4M in cash prizes

July 28, 2020

By Caesar R. Vallejos, Open For Business Granting the dreams of Filipinos to showcase their talents on national television and win the biggest cash prizes in talent search competition in the Philippines, NET25’s Tagisan Ng Galing ended its Part 1 in a glitzy grand finale last July 27, 2020, with the following top winners: Grand Champion: Jonacris Bandillo 1st Runner up: Power Duo 2nd Runner up: Edrien Oclarino 3rd Runner up: Cosmic Angels 4th runner […]

TAGISAN NG GALING: How the judges chose the Top 5 and how YOU can vote in the final judging

July 21, 2020

Top winners to be judged by the public via text and online voting The Tagisan Ng Galing judges have decided. The Final Five finalists who will compete on July 27 grand finals (Monday, 7:30 PM) of NET25’ biggest talent search competition are: Angel Nicole Francisco Cosmic Angels Edrien Oclarino Jonacris Bandillo Power Duo Here is an exclusive interview of EBC Director for Sales and Marketing Caesar Vallejos (CRV) with the Tagisan Ng Galing’s Board […]

EBC KIDS

EU offers children’s films, virtual astronomy to Filipino kids

June 2, 2020

(Eagle News) – The European Union Delegation in the Philippines (EU) is offering Filipino children with access to children’s films, online storytelling, and virtual star- and moon-gazing event on Friday (June 5) and Saturday (June 6). The activities, part of the EU’s “Lakbayin Natin ang ang EU” and “Ode to the Stars and to the Moon” programs, “aim to enable children to learn about the European Union without having to physically visit the continent especially […]

Kids in Malaysia talk about COVID-19 and why they cannot go out

April 20, 2020

(Eagle News) — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, children already know some basic information about the virus that has so far infected more than 2.3 million people around the world. In this video report by Hui Mei See, EBC correspondent in Kuala Lumpur, children interviewed in Malaysia, including kids of Filipinos working there, already know why they cannot go out and why their schools are closed. They already know the importance of proper hand washing […]

Fun play activities at home for kids and the whole family

April 19, 2020

By Sally Lopez NET25 Kids Supervising Producer Do you feel bored? Are your eyes always tired because of watching too much videos? Are you already having a headache because of too much video games? Well, why not, have some physical play instead? Did you know that physical play has a lot of benefits for everyone? Physical play can help us in many ways. It helps us have a healthy body because it helps us […]

Stress-free quarantine tips for parents

April 9, 2020

(Eagle News) – Feeling bored while under quarantine? Is the news about mounting coronavirus cases worldwide stressing you out that you need a break? Well, there’s a ton of things to do while at home, and parents need not fret. NET25 Kids enumerated some of the things that parents can do while following the stay-at-home order imposed by various cities and towns. From checking your house for things to improve or repair, folding your […]

Headlines

Lebanon coronavirus cases peak after deadly blast

Trump signs executive order banning transactions with TikTok parent after 45 days

Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers have high viral loads: study

Intensive farming heightens pandemic risk: study

Greetings for the Iglesia Ni Cristo on its 106th anniversary

Canadian legislator greets Iglesia Ni Cristo on 106th year, thanks Church aid to communities “even at the worst of times”

Member of Canadian Parliament congratulates Church Of Christ on its 106th year

Lt. Governor of Ontario greets Iglesia Ni Cristo on its 106th year, notes its service to community

PHL Ambassador to the US greets Iglesia Ni Cristo on 106th anniversary

Senators Pacquiao, Dela Rosa greet Iglesia Ni Cristo on 106th anniversary

VP Robredo greets Iglesia Ni Cristo on its 106th anniversary

Pres. Duterte greets Iglesia Ni Cristo on 106th year; thanks Church for prayers and help to the nation

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

News in Photos

Like an atomic bomb: Scenes of Beirut explosions that killed at least 100, wounded thousands

In photos: Mayon volcano continues to emit steam-laden plumes

In photos: President Duterte speaks to Chinese leader Xi over the phone

Global race protests mark George Floyd’s death

News in photos: Aftermath of Ambo’s fury in Eastern Samar

Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) in Hawaii conducts contact-free Aid to Humanity during COVID-19 crisis

In photos: MRT-3 puts markers on train seats, floors in preparation for “new normal”

Filipino ingenuity: Who can beat this face shield?

Powerful quake damages buildings in Croatia capital amid coronavirus scare

In photos: President Duterte undergoes COVID-19 test, along with Sen. Bong Go

Weather

Cloudy skies, rainshowers expected in parts of PHL today

Cloudy skies, rainshowers expected in parts of PHL today, Aug. 6

Cloudy skies expected in parts of PHL today

PAGASA: Generally fair weather expected in Luzon, including in Metro Manila, tomorrow

Rains expected in parts of PHL today

“Dindo” slightly intensifies as it leaves PAR

“Dindo” intensifies into severe tropical storm

Monsoon rains expected in parts of the PHL today

Rains expected in parts of PHL due to southwest monsoon, easterlies

LPA east of Cagayan now Tropical Depression “Dindo”

INC Worldwide Aid to Humanity

INC holds 3rd phase of relief distribution for Taal volcano eruption victims

In photos: Reaching out to help more victims of Taal eruption, INC continues relief distribution, medical mission

INC holds series of Lingap sa Mamamayan for Batangas and Cavite residents affected by Taal volcano eruption

Thousands, including OFWs, attend relaunch of INC’s “My Countrymen, My Brethren” in Japan

INC Aid to Humanity for OFWs held in Japan

Iglesia Ni Cristo in Taiwan holds “Lingap for OFWs”

In photos: Iglesia Ni Cristo starts “Lingap sa Mamamayan” to help those affected by Mindanao quakes

INC holds “Aid to Humanity” events in various provinces

INC gives free medical and dental services during Lingap sa Mamamayan at the PHL Arena

In photos: INC Lingap sa Mamamayan at the PHL Arena as part of the Oct. 31 Worldwide Aid to Humanity

Featured Photos: International

#EBCphotojournalism: Protesters converge on White House, call for end to police brutality

EBC photography: A view of the Rhine River this spring amid the pandemic

In photos: The vicarage where Dr. Jose Rizal wrote the last chapters of Noli Me Tangere

In photos: Scenes at the EBC PopCon 2019

#EBCphotography: Melbourne bursts in color as spring begins

#EBCphotojournalism: Philippines sends garbage back to Canada

#EBCphotojournalism: El Ateneo Grand Splendid named the world’s most beautiful bookstore

Look: Tierpark Berlin shows photo of unnamed female 11-week-old icebear cub during first veterinary examination

2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show crowns King

#EBCphotography: Amazing views at a beach in Donsol, Sorsogon

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