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Signal No. 4 still raised over 2 areas as Typhoon “Kiko” heads towards Batanes

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 4 remains raised over Batanes and the northeastern portion of Babuyan Islands as Typhoon “Kiko” heads towards Batanes. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northwestern portions and southeastern portions of Babuyan Islands (Panuitan, Calayan, Camiguin, Pamuktan, and Didicas, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 3, with “Kiko” situated 55 km southeast of Basco. “Kiko” is expected to pass over Batanes in the next 12 hours. Signal No. 2 is […]

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Palace: NCR quarantine classifications now down to just GCQ, ECQ

(Eagle News) — Metro Manila quarantine classifications are now only down to two: the enhanced community quarantine and  the general community quarantine. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the announcement after he said  the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases had “provisionally” approved the guidelines for the pilot implementation of the alert level system under granular lockdowns in the National Capital Region. “Ang pupuwede at hindi pupuwede ay depende po sa alert […]

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Immigration bureau suspends “Order to Leave” of overstaying foreigners in PHL during the COVID-19 pandemic

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration on Friday, Sept. 10, announced the suspension of the Order to Leave (OTL) of foreigners who have overstayed their temporary visitor’s visa in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Immigration chief Jaime Morente said the suspension was pursuant to various resolutions from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Diseases directing the public to exercise social distancing and minimize travel, and “in the interest of […]

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Eleazar orders dismissal proceedings vs cop nabbed for alleged gun-running activities, illegal sale of vehicles

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar has ordered the start of summary dismissal proceedings against a policeman who was arrested on September 4 for allegedly selling firearms and vehicles with spurious documents in Paranaque City. In a statement, Eleazar said he has directed the Internal Affairs Service to initiate summary dismissal proceedings against  Police Staff Sergeant Michael Salinas, who was nabbed along with  four others–Edwin Justo, Bern Bryan Pingol, and Arnold Aron—during […]

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QC orphanage where 111 children tested positive for COVID-19 denies “asymptomatic visitor” spread virus

“We have not received any visitors at all,” Gentle Hands Inc. executive director says (Eagle News) — The agency managing the orphanage where 111 children tested positive for COVID-19 denied the virus came from an asymptomatic person who visited the orphanage, as claimed in some media reports. Charity Graff, executive director of Gentle Hands Inc., said “we have not received any visitors at all, due to the fact that some of the children are immunocompromised […]

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Signal No. 3 raised over parts of Cagayan, Babuyan Islands as Typhoon “Kiko” maintains its strength

Signal No. 2 and 1 raised over other parts of Luzon (Eagle News) — Tropical cyclone wind signals have been raised over parts of Luzon as Typhoon “Kiko” maintained its strength. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under Signal No. 3 with “Kiko” located 235 km east northeast of Casiguran, Aurora: The extreme northeastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana) the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Is., […]

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Four areas in Luzon under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon “Kiko” crosses PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Four areas in Luzon are under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon “Kiko” continues to move over the Philippine Sea east of Aurora. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, the northeastern portion of Apayao (Luna, Pudtol, Flora, Santa Marcela), and the northeastern portion of Isabela (Santa Maria, San Pablo, Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan) are still under the tropical cyclone wind signal, with “Kiko” located based  km […]

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More areas under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon “Kiko” further intensifies

(Eagle News) — More areas are now under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon “Kiko” intensified further and continues to move westward over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal, with “Kiko” situated 670 km east of Baler, Aurora: Cagayan including Babuyan Islands the northeastern portion of Apayao (Luna, Pudtol, Flora, Santa Marcela) the northeastern portion of Isabela (Santa Maria, […]

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PNP reports 271 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — Over 200 more COVID-19 cases have been reported among police personnel. According to the Philippine National Police, the additional 271 cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases among members of the police force to 36572. Of these, 2579 are active. Over 100, or 191, more recoveries also pushed the PNP COVID-19 recovery total, now at 33885. President Rodrigo Duterte has said uniformed personnel should be among the priorities in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Sept. 9

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Sept. 9: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to coordinate with their airline prior to the scheduled travel. On Wednesday night, MIAA announced the cancellation of the following flights due to inclement weather: (NH) All Nippon Airways NH 869/870 Haneda-Manila-Haneda (SQ) Singapore Airlines SQ 912 Singapore-Manila SQ 919 Manila-Singapore (T6) AirSwift T6 […]

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Philippines open to Afghan refugees, DFA Secretary Locsin says

(Eagle News) — The Philippines took in Afghan refugees weeks after the Taliban took over government, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Locsin did not say how many refugees were taken in but he said the Philippines welcomed Afghan nationals, including women and children, on Wednesday night. “We stay steady where others waver…Our doors are open to those fleeing, conflict, persecution, sexual abuse and death. Thank you Sonny & Paul […]

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Eastern Cagayan, northeastern portion of Isabela under Signal No. 1 due to Typhoon “Kiko”

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 has been raised in several parts of Luzon as Typhoon “Kiko” resumed its “reintensification” east of Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: The eastern portion of Cagayan (Buguey, Lal-Lo, Santa Teresita, Gonzaga, Santa Ana, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca) the northeastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, San Pablo, Cabagan, Palanan) PAGASA said “Kiko” was so far […]

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