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Rains to prevail over NCR, other parts of PHL as “Fabian,” “Cempaka” continue to enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News) — Rains will prevail over parts of the Philippines, including over Metro Manila, as Typhoon “Fabian” and Severe Tropical Storm “Cempaka” located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, apart from Metro Manila, the following areas will experience the monsoon rains in the next 24 hours: Ilocos Region Cordillera Administrative Region Batanes Babuyan Islands Zambales Bataan Tarlac Pampanga […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, July 21

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, July 21: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to coordinate with their airlines and confirm their flights first before proceeding to the airport as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry. The travel ban on passengers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Nepal and Bangladesh is […]

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COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climb to 1,517,903

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climbed to 1,517,903 after the Department of Health reported 4,516 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 46806 were active. Of these, 91.7 percent were mild, 2.1 percent asymptomatic, 1.6 percent critical, 2.7 percent severe, and 1.9 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1444253, including the additional 5240 recoveries. The death toll is now at 26844 including the additional 58 deaths. On Monday, President […]

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DOH: Eight reported Delta variant cases still yielded positive for virus during retesting

(Eagle News) — Eight of the Delta variant cases reported in the country tested positive for the virus even after retesting. Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire said at the outset, these cases had been reported as recovered by their respective local government units because they already completed the required 14-day quarantine. According to the Department of Health official, of the eight, four were detected in Cagayan de Oro, one in Manila, one in Misamis Oriental, […]

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Rains still expected in parts of PHL as “Fabian,” “Cempaka” continue to enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm “Fabian” is still moving slowly in a west northwest direction, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. While heavy rainfall is not expected in the country, the weather bureau said monsoon rains will be experienced in the next 24 hours over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan, as “Fabian” and Typhoon “Cempaka” located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility continue […]

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President Duterte: We may need to re-impose stricter restrictions due to Delta variant

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, July 19, said stricter restrictions may need to be re-imposed in the country following the detection of Delta variant cases. “We may need to reimpose stricter restrictions to avoid mass gatherings and prevent super-spreader events,” President Duterte said in his weekly Talk to the People. Earlier, the Department of Health said the number of Delta variant cases detected in the  Philippines now stood at 35, following the […]

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“Fabian” remains almost stationary, maintains strength

(Eagle News) — “Fabian” has remained almost stationary as it maintained its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Fabian” is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall into the country, but, together with Tropical Storm “Cempaka” located outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility, will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing monsoon rains over Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan. According to PAGASA, in the next 24 hours, the southwest […]

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DOH: 36 contacts of Delta variant cases first detected in Manila identified

(Eagle News) — The Manila government has identified 36 contacts of the Delta variant cases earlier reported in the city. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the Department of Health has suggested granular lockdowns in Manila as a result. “But every day we will be assessing if we need to escalate the restrictions,” she said. She said the DOH would also meet with experts on Monday to discuss  possible restrictions in the NCR Plus area. […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL climb to 1,513,396

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climbed to 1,513,396 on Monday, July 19, after the Department of Health reported 5,651 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 47561 were active. Of these, 91.9 percent were mild, 1.9 percent asymptomatic, 1.6 percent critical, 2.7 percent severe, and 1.88 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1,439,049, including the additional 5,332 recoveries. The death toll is now at 26,786 including the additional 72 […]

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“Fabian” intensifies into severe tropical storm

(Eagle News) — “Fabian” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while “Fabian” is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall into the country, it, together with the tropical storm outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility, is expected to continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. As a result, Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan will have monsoon rains in the next 24 hours. According to […]

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PCG drives away Chinese Navy warship spotted in Palawan

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard drove away a Chinese Navy warship spotted in Marie Louise Bank in Palawan. In a statement on Monday, July 19, the PCG said BRP Cabra saw the warship bearing the Chinese flag 147 nautical miles from the El Nido shoreline last week. The PCG vessel issued a radio challenge and approached the foreign ship to be able to monitor its activities. The PCG did not receive a verbal […]

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Amid PHL’s first 11 local Delta COVID-19 cases, more police officers to be deployed to implement minimum health protocols

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police will deploy more police officers to public places to ensure minimum health protocols are followed. PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar made the announcement as he noted the first 11 local Delta variant cases detected in the Philippines. Of the 11, two were in Metro Manila. “Batay sa order ng ating Secretary of Interior and Local Government Eduardo Año, inatasan ko na ang lahat ng police commanders sa buong bansa […]

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