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Batanes, Babuyan Islands still under Signal No. 1; monsoon rains to persist

(Eagle News) — Batanes and Babuyan Islands are still under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon “Fabian” maintains its strength and moves closer towards the Miyako Islands. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, “Fabian” will also continue to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing scattered to widespread monsoon rains over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Metro Manila, most of CALABARZON and Central Luzon, and MIMAROPA. “Fabian” is so far estimated 530 km northeast […]

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DOH advises public vs unnecessary travel, gatherings as it confirms local transmission of Delta variant in PHL

(Eagle News) — The Department of Health advised the public to refrain from unnecessary travel and gatherings as it confirmed the local transmission of the highly infectious Delta variant in the Philippines. The DOH said the local transmission was confirmed after “clusters of Delta variant cases” were found to be linked to other local cases following the phylogenetic analysis conducted by the University of the Philippines-Philippine Genome Center , and a case investigation by the […]

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Signal No. 1 still hoisted over parts of Batanes, Babuyan Islands; monsoon rains still expected

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over parts of Batanes and Babuyan Islands as Typhoon “Fabian” moves slowly over the sea south of Miyako Islands. PAGASA said so far, the center of the eye of the typhoon was estimated  510 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 185 kph, and is is forecast to move generally northwestward […]

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DOH reports 5,828 additional COVID-19 cases; PHL tally now at 1,530,266

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climbed to 1,530,266 after the Department of Health reported 5,828 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 50562 were active. Of these, 92.7 percent were mild, 1.6 percent asymptomatic, 1.5 percent critical, 2.5 percent severe, and 1.74 percent were moderate. Recoveries also climbed to 1452813 including the additional 3257 recoveries. The death toll is now at 26891 including the 17 additional deaths. On Thursday, […]

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DOH: 12 more local Delta variant cases detected in PHL; 3 of 12 in Metro Manila

(Eagle News) — The Philippines has reported additional COVID-19 variant cases. In a statement, the Department of Health said 12 more local cases of the highly contagious Delta variant,  187 more Alpha variant cases, 142 additional Beta variant cases, and 12 more P.3 variant cases were detected in the latest genome sequencing. The DOH said the additional 12 local Delta variant cases pushed the total in  the country to 47. Of the additional 12, three […]

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Batanes, Babuyan Islands still under Signal No. 1 as “Fabian” maintains strength

Monsoon rains to continue (Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 is still hoisted over Batanes and Babuyan Islands as “Fabian” moves slowly west southwestward while maintaining its strength. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, rains are also still expected in the next 24 hours over Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, southern Quezon, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and the northern portion of […]

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Customs bureau warns of phishing scam involving supposed delivery of new parcels

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Customs has warned the public about a new parcel delivery scam that allows unscrupulous individuals to rob a victim’s personal details and money online. In a statement, the bureau said under the scam, the scammer would text supposed consignees that their cargoes and parcels  are “ready for delivery” and for confirmation via a link. When the link is accessed, the user will be redirected to a phishing website instead […]

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Signal No. 1 raised over Batanes, Babuyan Islands due to “Fabian”

Monsoon rains to prevail over parts of the PHL, including Metro Manila (Eagle News) — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Batanes and Babuyan Islands as Typhoon “Fabian” maintains its strength and moves west southwestward off Miyako Islands. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Fabian” will also continue to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing rains over Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, […]

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Rains to prevail as “Fabian,” “Cempaka” continue to enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News) –Rains will still prevail over parts of the Philippines as Typhoon “Fabian” and Tropical Depression “Cempaka” outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the rains are expected over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, and the northern portion of Palawan (including Calamian and Kalayaan Islands). […]

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COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climb to 1,524,449

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines are now at 1524449 after the Department of Health reported 6560 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 47996 were active. Of these, 92.1 percent were mild, 1.8 percent asymptomatic, 1.6 percent critical, 2.6 percent severe, and 1.84 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1449579 including the additional 5364 recoveries. The death toll is now at 26874 including the additional 32 ones. The DOH […]

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Typhoon “Fabian” intensifies; monsoon rains still expected

(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Fabian” has intensified further as it moves slowly in a westward direction. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while “Fabian” won’t bring heavy rainfall into the country, it, together with Tropical Storm “Cempaka” located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. As a result, PAGASA said rains will be experienced in the next 24 hours over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, […]

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PNP calls on public to strictly observe health protocols amid Delta variant threat

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar called on the public to strictly observe health protocols amid the threat of the COVID-19 Delta variant. Eleazar made the call after announcing the deployment of more police officers to public places to ensure the protocols are followed. Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte said stricter restrictions may need to be re-imposed following the detection of more Delta variant cases in the country. The Department of Health has […]

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