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PHL temporarily bans travelers from S. Africa, Botswana, others over new COVID-19 variant

(Eagle News) — The Philippines has temporarily banned inbound international flights from South Africa and other countries with reported cases of the  B.1.1.529 variant or with a likelihood of such variant cases. According to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, the temporary ban on travelers also from Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Mozambique, which are near South Africa, is in effect immediately until Dec. 15. Nograles said passengers coming from or who have been to those countries within […]

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PHL allows entry of fully-vaccinated foreign nationals with visa-free privileges, from “green” countries

Policy in effect from Dec. 1 to 15 (Eagle News) — Fully-vaccinated foreign nationals who are allowed to stay in the country visa-free for a limited period of time will be allowed entry into the Philippines starting December 1. According to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, the policy shall apply to citizens from the list of countries on the Department of Foreign Affairs website and those coming from the Philippines’ “green” list or list of countries […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Nov. 26

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Nov. 26: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to coordinate with their airlines, noting that only those with the confirmation prior to the travel will be allowed entry into the airport. The Faroe Islands and The Netherlands are included in the Philippines’ red list so far, which means travelers from those areas […]

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PHL logs 975 more COVID-19 cases, 193 additional deaths

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,829,618 on Thursday, Nov. 25, after the Department of Health reported 975 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 17796 were active. Of these, 52.7 percent were mild, 5.4 percent asymptomatic, 6 percent were critical, 14.4 percent were severe, and 21.49 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 2763947 with the addition of 1029 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 47875 […]

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LTFRB: Around 78,000 PUJ operators can now benefit from gov’t’s fuel subsidy

(Eagle News) — Around 78,000 jeepney operators can now benefit from the government’s P7,200 one-time fuel subsidy, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said. According to the LTFRB, the 78,000 operators received their subsidy from the government this week. They’re a portion of the 136,000 public utility jeepney (PUJ) operators or franchise holders qualified under the Fuel Subsidy program launched by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) […]

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DFA repatriates 204 more Filipinos from Macau

(Eagle News) — Over 200 more Filipinos were repatriated from Macau amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, the additional 204 Filipinos repatriated on November 23 pushed the total Filipinos repatriated from the country to 4,961 since March 2020. The DFA said this is the  25th repatriation flight for Filipinos in Macau. According to the DFA, based on the Philippine COVID-19 Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases […]

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PHL logs 890 additional COVID-19 cases, 200 more deaths

(Eagle News) — The Department of Health on Wednesday, Nov. 24, reported 890 additional cases, pushing the COVID-19 tally to 2,828,660. The DOH reported 200 more COVID-19 deaths, leading to an increase in the COVID-19 death toll in the country to 47682. Of the 17864 active cases, the DOH said 53.4 percent were mild, 4.8 percent asymptomatic, 6 percent were critical, and 14.4 percent were severe. Of the total active cases, 21.39 percent are moderate. […]

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LTO: All materials to pass new mandatory test for license renewal available for free online, in LTO offices

(Eagle News) — People applying for a renewal of their license don’t have to spend more to comply with the new law requiring them to undergo a comprehensive driver’s education (CDE) program prior to the renewal or be inconvenienced. According to LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante, the CDE learning materials an applicant has to study to pass a 25-question test to get their CDE certificate of completion needed for the renewal, after all,  […]

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PHL logs 1,153 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,827,820 with the addition of 1,153 cases. According to the Department of Health, of the total cases, 18,721 were active. Of these, 55.2 percent were mild, 4.7 percent were asymptomatic, 5.8 percent were critical, 13.8 percent were severe, and 20.51 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 2761617 with the addition of 2182 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 47482 with the addition of […]

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PNP COVID-19 tally rises to 42,173

(Eagle News) — Eleven more COVID-19 cases have been reported among police personnel. According to the Philippine National Police, data from the health service showed the additional COVID-19 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 tally to 42,173. Of the additional 11 cases, three were from Metro Manila while eight were from other regions. Eighteen more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19, pushing the COVID-19 recovery total among the police to 41,951. COVID-19 deaths in the police […]

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PNP to candidates: Coordinate with authorities, ensure crowd control plan in place for in-person campaign activities

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police said candidates organizing in-person activities should properly coordinate with authorities and ensure a crowd control plan is in place. PNP Chief Dionardo Carlos made the statement after the Commission on Elections said health protocol violations during campaign activities are considered election offenses. Carlos said the PNP was so far coordinating with the poll body “on the participation of the PNP in the implementation of the said provision for […]

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171 more overseas Filipinos test positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Over 100 overseas Filipinos have tested positive for COVID-19, Department of Foreign Affairs data showed on Tuesday, Nov. 23. According to the DFA, the additional 171 cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad to 24131. Forty-two more have recovered, pushing the COVID-19 recovery tally to 14227. COVID-19 deaths among Filipinos abroad rose to 1,428 with the addition of one death. The Middle East and Africa are still the regions with […]

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