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PNP-PDEA guidelines for anti-illegal drug ops may be completed before the end of June: PDEA

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency unified guidelines for anti-illegal drug operations may be completed before the end of the month. This is according to PDEA director-general Wilkins Villanueva, who held a series of meetings with PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar for the guidelines, following the February fatal shootout between PNP and PDEA operatives at a mall along Commonwealth, Quezon City. Another near-misencounter was reported in May, this time, in Fairview. “We […]

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Palace: June 24, 2021 a special non-working day in Manila

(Eagle News) — Malacanang has declared June 24, 2021 a special non-working day in Manila. According to Proclamation No. 1167 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, the declaration was in commemoration of the city’s 450th founding anniversary. The proclamation said Medialdea signed the same “by authority” of President Rodrigo Duterte. The Palace added, however, that ceremonies, should there be any, should be subject to “community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures.” Manila is […]

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DOH reports 5,249 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1364239 on Monday, June 21, after the Department of Health reported 5429 additional cases. According to DOH data, of the total, 55847 were active. Of these, 91.4 percent were mild, 4.1 percent asymptomatic, 1.3 percent critical, 1.9 percent severe, and 1.32 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1284643 including the additional 7053 ones. The death toll is now at 23749 including the additional 128 ones. According […]

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Immigration bureau: Fully-vaccinated passengers still need to present proof of quarantine booking

(Eagle News) — Fully-vaccinated passengers still need to present proof of booking accommodation at a government-accredited facility to be allowed entry into the country. According to Immigration chief Jaime Morente, fully vaccinated passengers are not exempted from quarantine protocols. Individuals vaccinated abroad, he said, are required to present booking accommodation for ten days. Meanwhile, those arriving passengers who were vaccinated in the Philippines are required to undergo a seven-day facility-based quarantine upon arrival, with the […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL climb to 1,359,015

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climbed to 1359015 on Sunday, June 20, after the Department of Health reported 5803 additional cases. The DOH said of the total cases, 57679 were active. Of these, 91.9 percent were mild, 3.7 percent asymptomatic, 1.3 percent critical, 1.8 percent severe, and 1.29 percent were moderate. Recoveries increased to 1277715, including the additional 7652 ones. The death toll is now at 23621, including the additional 84 ones. Metro Manila […]

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Over 200,000 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Davao

(Eagle News) — Over 200,000 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Davao recently, as the national government continues its COVID-19 vaccination drive that aims to bring back the country to near-normalcy following the pandemic. In a statement, the Customs bureau said the 210,000 vaccines arrived at the Davao International Airport on June 10 and 11, and were cleared by the Port of Davao. The vaccines were loaded to the designated refrigerator vans and transported to the […]

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Customs bureau kicks off COVID-19 vaccination program for NAIA employees

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Customs kicked off its COVID-19 vaccination program for its employees at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Saturday, June 20, following the national government’s opening of  vaccination slots to members of the A4 category. The bureau did not say how many were so far inoculated under the “Resbakuna sa Bureau of Customs NAIA” COVID-19 vaccination program. The national government has said, however, that the aim was to have 50 […]

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DOH reports 6,959 additional COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1353220 on Saturday, June 19, after the Department of Health reported 6959 additional cases. The DOH said of the total cases, 59439 were active. Of these, 92.2 percent were mild, 3.6 percent asymptomatic, 1.3 percent critical, 1.7 percent severe, and 1.25 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1270243 , including the additional 9407 ones. The death toll is now at 23538 , including the additional 153 ones. Metro […]

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PNP to continue enforcing face shield policy; violators to be given a warning

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar ordered policemen to enforce minimum public health safety standards, but refrain from imposing any sanctions on violators who would be caught not wearing face shields in both open and enclosed places. In a statement, Eleazar said, instead, the police should caution violators and remind them that there are still no existing guidelines that allow the non-wearing of face shields. According to Eleazar, while President Rodrigo Duterte […]

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6,833 more COVID-19 cases push active cases in PHL to 61,776

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1,346,276 on Friday, June 18, after the Department of Health reported 6833 additional cases. The DOH said of the total cases, 61776 were active. Of these, 97.2 percent were mild, 3.7 percent asymptomatic, 1.2 percent critical, 1.7 percent severe, and 1.22 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1261115, including the additional 3441 cases. The death toll is now at 23385 including the 110 additional ones. Metro […]

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PHL temporarily suspends deployment of OFWs to Oman

(Eagle News) — The Philippines is temporarily suspending the deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers to Oman. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said in an interview this was after Oman included the Philippines in its list of countries covered by a travel ban. Bello said the temporary suspension was upon the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Bello did not say when the suspension would be lifted. The Philippines has also included Oman in its […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL climb to 1,339,457 with addition of 6,637 cases

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1,339,457 after the Department of Health reported 6637 additional cases. According to data released on Thursday, June 17, of the total cases, 58,407 cases were active. Of these, 91.8 percent were mild, 3.8 percent asymptomatic, 1.3 percent critical, 1.8 percent severe, and 1.3 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1257774 including the additional 4584 cases. Over 100, or 155, additional deaths pushed the COVID-19 death toll […]

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