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PAGASA: Trough of LPA affecting Mindanao

Northern, Central Luzon also affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News)–The trough of a low pressure area is affecting Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the northeast monsoon is also affecting Northern and Central Luzon. As a result, Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and […]

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DOH reports 2,196 new COVID-19 cases, 107 more deaths

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 3,646,793 on Thursday, Feb. 17, after the Department of Health reported 2196 other cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 66588 were active. Of these, 1090 were asymptomatic, 60848 were mild, 2913 were moderate, 11428 were severe, and 309 were critical. Recoveries rose to 3,524,875 with the additional 4409 recoveries. Over 100, or 107, more deaths were reported, pushing the total COVID-19 deaths […]

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PHIVOLCS: No tsunami threat to PHL following strong quake off Fiji

(Eagle News) — There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the statement after a strong earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on Thursday, Feb. 17. PHIVOLCS said the 6.6-magnitude quake occurred at 4:21 a.m. It had a depth of focus of 568 kilometers. According to reports, the National Weather Service’s National Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu. Hawaii also noted that there was no  tsunami threat […]

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PHL logs 2,671 more COVID-19 cases, 77 additional deaths

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 3,644,597 on Wednesday, Feb. 16, after the Department of Health reported 2,671 additional cases. According to the DOH, all laboratories were operational on Feb. 14 while six did not submit data to the COVID-19 document repository system. Of the total cases, 68,829 were active. Of these, 1130 were asymptomatic, 63037 were mild, 2920 were moderate, 1433 were severe, and 309 were critical. Recoveries rose to […]

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PNP unveils alleged Hamas terrorism plot in PHL

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police on Tuesday, Feb. 15, claimed there was a plan by a Hamas operative to carry out terrorist activities in the Philippines. Hamas is a militant organization based in the Middle East. According to the PNP, citing a report from Intelligence Group Director Police Brigadier General Neil Alinsangan, the plot was uncovered based on information by a local contact of the group in the country. “Our Filipino source identified […]

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Immigration bureau to PHL-bound airlines: Disallow boarding of foreign nationals with improper documentation

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration on Tuesday, Feb. 15, reminded airlines bound for the Philippines not to allow the boarding of foreign nationals who are ineligible to enter the country. According to the bureau, the Philippines only allows the entry of fully vaccinated foreigners, subject to the presentation of required documents. Foreign nationals who are ineligible for entry are excluded upon arriving at the airport, and are boarded on the next available flight […]

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LRT-2 train rides now free for Philippine Coast Guard personnel

(Eagle News)–Philippine Coast Guard officers,  enlisted personnel and civilian employees can now avail of free train rides at all Light Rail Transit-2 stations from Antipolo, Rizal to Recto, Manila. According to the PCG, this was after the PCG partnered with the Light Rail Transit Authority to uphold public transport, safety and security in Metro Manila. Under the memorandum of agreement signed by both parties, PCG personnel shall reinforce security measures in LRT-2 stations and help […]

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Northeast monsoon affecting N. Luzon: PAGASA

(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern Luzon. As a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Batanes will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. The eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao will […]

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PHL logs 3,792 more COVID-19 cases, 76 additional deaths

96% of additional cases occurred within recent 14 days, DOH says (Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 3,634,368 on Saturday, Feb. 12, after the Department of Health reported 3792 additional cases. According to the DOH, all laboratories were operational on February 10, while four did not submit data to the COVID-19 Document Repository System (CDRS). The DOH said of the total 3792 additional cases, 3,625 (96%) occurred within the recent 14 days […]

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Immigration bureau: Balikbayans exempted from outbound ticket requirement for entry into PHL

Also exempted are balikbayan’s spouse, children if traveling together with the balikbayan, bureau says (Eagle News) — Balikbayans who plan to visit the Philippines do not have to present an outbound ticket for them to be allowed entry into the Philippines. According to the Bureau of Immigration, also exempted from presenting the ticket to be allowed to enter the Philippines are the balikbayan’s spouse and children if they are traveling with the balikbayan. “This adjusted […]

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PHL Embassy: One Filipino hurt as explosive-laden drone gets intercepted

(Eagle News) — One Filipino was hurt in the intercepted drone attack on Abha airport in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, Feb. 10, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh said. According to the embassy, so far, the Filipino, whom it did not identify, was being treated in a hospital with the support of his employer. He is in stable condition, the embassy said. The embassy said the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah has been in touch with […]

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PHL logs 3,788 more COVID-19 cases, 72 additional deaths

(Eagle News) – COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 3,630,637 after the Department of Health reported 3,788 additional cases. According to the DOH, all laboratories were operational on February 9, while one laboratory did not submit data to the COVID-19 Document Repository System (CDRS). Of the total cases, 91,147 were active. Of these, 3261 were asymptomatic, 83145 were mild, 2986 were moderate, 1443 were severe, and 312 were critical. Recoveries rose to 3484636 with […]

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