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All systems go for design, construction of Samal Island-Davao City Connector, DPWH says

(Eagle News) — It’s all systems go for the design and construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector,  the Department of Public Works and Highways said. The DPWH made the announcement after a launching ceremony of the project to be funded by Official Development Assistance (ODA) from China held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Pasay City. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said the toll-free, four-lane Samal Island-Davao […]

Philippines logs 1,198 more COVID-19 cases

6020 additional COVID -19 cases registered in Metro Manila in last 14 days (Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 1,198 more COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, July 6. According to Department of Health data, the additional cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases to 3711268. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 6020. It was followed by Calabarzon with 2478, Western Visayas with 1078, Central Luzon with 899, and Central […]

SC orders skeleton workforce for courts under alert level 1 and 2 from July 5 to 8

(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 5, ordered the deployment of a skeleton workforce in all courts under alert levels 1 and 2 from July 5 to 8. According to OCA Circular No. 166-2022, this was due to the reported continued increase in COVID-19 cases in the country and the possible surge in cases. “The skeleton workforce that a branch or judicial office will maintain for the above period will be subject […]

Philippines logs 1,188 new COVID-19 cases

5783 new COVID-19 cases registered in Metro Manila in last 14 days (Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 1,188 more COVID-19 cases on Monday, July 4. According to Department of Health data, the additional cases pushed the COVID-19 tally to 3709386. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 5783. This was followed by Calabarzon with 2263, Western Visayas with 1014, Central Luzon with 813, and Central […]

PHIVOLCS: 21 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlaon in last 24 hours

(Eagle News) — Twenty-one volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, sulfur dioxide flux was also monitored at 151 tons/day. A partial volcanic swelling was also monitored. PHIVOLCS said the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone should remain. Pilots were also advised against flying close to the volcano. Over the weekend, PHIVOLCS issued an advisory on an […]

PHL logs 1,323 more COVID-19 cases

5,520 new COVID-19 cases logged in Metro Manila in last 14 days, DOH data shows (Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 1323 more COVID-19 cases on Sunday, July 3. According to Department of Health data, the additional cases pushed the COVID-19 tally to 3708271. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 5520. This was followed by Calabarzon with 2107, Western Visayas with 958, Central Luzon with […]

Immigration bureau: Beware of human trafficking syndicates

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration renewed its warning against human trafficking syndicates who illegally deploy women and children to the Middle East. Immigration Chief Jaime Morente issued the warning anew following international news about Indians who were trafficked and rescued in inhumane conditions in Kuwait. According to Morente, human traffickers typically lure unsuspecting victims with supposedly lucrative jobs, without securing for them legal documentation. “As a result, those victims of human trafficking are led to […]

Increase in activity of Kanlaon volcano noted

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Sunday, July 3, warned about an increase in activity at Kanlaon volcano. PHIVOLCS issued the advisory after it monitored 41 volcanic earthquakes around the summit since 5 a.m. of June 30. According to PHIVOLCS, these included “shallow tornillo signals that could be associated with shallow gas movement along the fractures within the upper volcanic slopes.” Ground data also showed a “short-term slight inflation of the lower […]

“Domeng” now outside PAR

(Eagle News)–“Domeng” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of the tropical storm was now 990 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 105 kph. The tropical storm has accelerated and is now moving north northwestward. PAGASA said that while “Domeng” is not directly […]

PHL logs 1,243 more COVID-19 cases

5,120 new COVID-19 cases registered in Metro Manila in last 14 days, DOH data shows (Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 1,243 more COVID-19 cases on Friday, July 1. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the total cases to 3705649. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 5120. This was followed by Calabarzon with 1832, Western Visayas with 898, Central Luzon with […]

“Domeng” intensifies, decelerates as it heads north over West PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — “Domeng” has intensified and decelerated while moving northwards over the West Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of the tropical storm was estimated  975 km east of Extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 105 kph. “Domeng” is moving at 15 kph. PAGASA said that while “Domeng”  is not directly […]

“Domeng” intensifies as it heads north over PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — “Domeng” has further intensified as it moved northwards over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of Tropical Storm “Domeng” was estimated 975 km east of extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 90 kph. PAGASA said while “Domeng” is not directly affecting the archipelago at this time, the southwest […]