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Several areas still under Signal No. 1 as TD “Lannie” heads towards Camotes Sea

(Eagle News) — Several areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are still under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression “Lanie” heads towards Camotes Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under Signal No. 1 as “Lannie” moves over the coastal waters of Maasin City, Southern Leyte: Luzon The southern portion of Masbate (Pio V. Corpuz, Cataingan, Palanas, Dimasalang, Uson, Mobo, Milagros, Mandaon, Esperanza, Placer, Cawayan, Balud) the […]

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Immigration bureau rotates over 300 NAIA personnel to curb corruption

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has rotated over 300 personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to curb corruption among its personnel. The bureau said the 341 immigration officers will be reporting to their new terminal assignments following Immigration Chief Jaime Morente’s approval of the rotation scheme starting October 3. According to Carlos Capulong, bureau Acting Port Operations Chief, the 341 bureau officers to be rotated do not include the 99 newly-hired immigration […]

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PHL COVID-19 tally now at 2,580,173

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climbed to 2,580,173 on Saturday, Oct. 2, with the addition of 14,786 cases. The Department of Health said of the total cases, 144,061 were active. Of these, 80.3 percent were mild, 13.4 percent asymptomatic, 3.56 percent moderate, 0.8 percent critical, and 1.9 percent were severe. Recoveries rose to 2397456 with the addition of 894 recoveries. The death toll due to COVID-19 in the Philippines is at 38656, with the […]

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Amid pandemic, Eleazar appeals against pomp and grandeur in filing of COCs

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar on Friday, Oct. 1, urged aspiring political candidates to refrain from resorting to pomp and grandeur when filing their certificates of candidacy. Eleazar made the appeal as the filing of COCs for elective posts in the 2022 polls kicked off, with at least 20 making the day’s deadline for application. “Umaapela tayo sa mga kandidato at kanilang mga taga-suporta na kumilos nang naaayon sa panahon,” Eleazar […]

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Alba named new PNP spokesperson

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has a new spokesperson. PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar designated Police Colonel Roderick Augustus B. Alba to the post left vacated by Police Brigadier General Ronaldo E. Olay following his promotion. Olay is now  acting director for logistics in the PNP Directorial Staff. Alba is a  member of the Philippine National Police Academy “Tagapagpatupad” Class of 1992. He was was erstwhile Deputy Director for Administration of the PNP Information […]

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PHL COVID-19 tally at 2,565,487 with addition of 15,566 cases

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,565,487 on Friday, Oct. 1, with the addition of 15566 cases. The Department of Health said of the total cases, of which 45 duplicate cases have been removed, 130,268 are active. Of these, 77.9 percent are mild, 15 percent asymptomatic, 0.9 percent critical, 2.1 percent are severe, and 3.97 percent are moderate. Recoveries rose to 2,396,726 with the addition of 23483 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is […]

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PNP: 224 areas in Metro Manila under granular lockdown

(Eagle News) — Over 200 areas in Metro Manila are under granular lockdown, Philippine National Police data showed on Friday, Oct. 1. According to PNP data, the 224 areas include 125 houses, 39 residential buildings, 15 subdivisions or villages, 12 residential building floors, 11 streets, and 22 others. The areas are located in 123 barangays in Metro Manila, according to the PNP. Earlier, the PNP said 219 areas were under granular lockdown. Metro Manila is […]

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Work on MRT-4 expected to start in second quarter of 2022: DOTr

(Eagle News) — Work on the Metro Rail Transit-4 is expected to start in the second quarter of 2022, the Department of Transportation said. The DOTr made the announcement as it revealed the expected signing of the contract agreement for architectural and engineering design of the rail transit system that aims to link parts of eastern Metro Manila with Rizal. The railway is expected to cut across the cities of Mandaluyong, San Juan, Quezon, Pasig, […]

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DOTr: Zamboanga International Airport to expand flight routes to include Southeast Asian destinations

(Eagle News) — The Zamboanga International Airport will soon expand its flight routes to include Southeast Asian destinations, the Department of Transportation said. According to the DOTr, the planned routes of the “revitalized and upgraded” airport include a Zamboanga-Kuala Lumpur route, with the approval of the Philippines’ counterpart in Malaysia. “Zamboanga International Airport is ready for international operations. It has long been prepared for this,” Transportation Art Tugade said. The DOTr made the statement after […]

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PSA: Employment rate in PHL in August at 91.9 percent

(Eagle News)–The employment rate in the country was at 91.9 percent in August, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Thursday, Sept. 30. According to the PSA’s August 2021 Labor Force Survey, the 91.9 percent translates to 44.23 million people employed out of the 48.12 million individuals who comprise the labor force. The PSA said  this was higher than the employment rate in April 2021–pegged at 91.3 percent– when the National Capital Region Plus Bubble was […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Sept. 30

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Sept. 30: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised travelers to coordinate with their airlines as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The travel ban on countries in the Philippines updated red list is expected to end on Sept. 30.

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PHL COVID-19 tally now at 2,535,732 with addition of 12,805 new cases

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,535,732 after the Department of Health reported 12,805 new cases on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The DOH said of the total cases, 132,339 were active. Of these, 76.7 percent were mild, 16.4 percent asymptomatic, 0.9 percent were critical, 2.1 percent were severe, and 3.91 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 2,365,229 with the addition of 12,236 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 38,164 with […]

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