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Palace: Pres. Duterte ordered Cebu gov’t to comply with IATF protocol on COVID-19 testing of travelers from abroad

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Cebu government to comply with the national government’s required  COVID-19 testing of all passengers from abroad seven days after arrival in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the announcement after the memorandum issued by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea diverting all Cebu-bound international flights to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport lapsed on June 12. Medialdea’s memorandum issued on May 27 came after Cebu went on to […]

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Cebu-bound travelers from Bohol, Negros provinces required to present negative RT-PCR or antigen tests

(Eagle News) — Travelers going to Cebu from Bohol and Negros provinces are required to present negative RT-PCR or antigen tests. The Cebu government made the announcement in a statement posted on its official Facebook account. According to the provincial government, the RT-PCR test must have been taken within 72 hours before the trip. The rapid antigen test, on the other hand, must have been done within 48 hours before the travel. Earlier, the national […]

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PNP: 4 Abu Sayyaf members, including brother of Jolo Cathedral bomber Sawadjaan, killed in counter-terrorism operations in Sulu

One arrested (Eagle News)– Four Abu Sayyaf members, including the brother of Jolo Cathedral bomber Mundi Sawadjaan, were killed in counter-terrorism operations in Sulu, while another was arrested on Sunday, June 13, the Philippine National Police said. PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar said those slain in the implementation of a warrant of arrest against Injam Yadah in Upper Alat, Barangay Alat on June 13 were Yadah himself,  Al-Al Sawadjaan, and one alias “Rauf/Raup.” The remaining ASG […]

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DOH reports 7,302 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1308352 on Sunday, June 13, after the Department of Health reported 7302 additional cases. Of the total cases, the DOH said 59865 were active. Of these, 91.2 percent were mild, 4.6 percent asymptomatic, 1.3 percent critical, 1.8 percent severe and 1.26 percent moderate. Recoveries rose to 1232986 including the additional 7701 recoveries. The death toll is now at 22788 including the 137 additional ones. The NCR Plus area […]

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New Kalayaan Bridge formally opened

(Eagle News) — Authorities have formally opened the new Kalayaan Bridge in the boundary of Makati and Pasig. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, Public Works Secretary Mark Villar, and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and CEO Vince Dizon were among those who led the opening of the four-lane bridge across Pasig River that connects Lawton Avenue to Sta. Monica on Saturday, June 12, coinciding with Independence Day. The DOTr said […]

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President Duterte greets Putin on Russia Day

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte extended his greetings to Russia President Vladimir Putin on Russia Day. “I warmly congratulate Your Excellency and the people of the Russian Federation,” President Duterte said. The Philippine leader also expressed the “Filipino people’s best wishes for the continued success and prosperity” of Russia, which he called a “great nation,” on the  day of “national unity and celebration.” He said this year, the Philippines and Russia mark 45 years […]

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PHL COVID-19 cases now at 1,308,352

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1308352 on Saturday, June 12, after the Department of Health reported 8027 additional cases. Of the total cases, the DOH said 60341 were active. Of these, 90.7 percent were mild, 5 percent asymptomatic, 1.3 percent critical, 1.7 percent severe and 1.24 percent moderate. Recoveries rose to 1225359 including the additional 8940 recoveries. The death toll is now at 22652 including the 145 additional ones.

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Immigration bureau: Foreigners cleared of criminal cases can still be deported

(Eagle News) — Foreigners cleared of criminal cases can still be deported. The Bureau of Immigration Board of Commissioners issued this ruling after a Swiss-Italian national appealed the bureau’s order for him to leave the Philippines despite having been cleared of some of the criminal cases against him. In upholding the findings of the Bureau’s Special Board of Inquiry against Alfred Josef Honegger, 67, the board said the criminal conviction of foreigner was not a […]

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MRT-3, LRT-1 offer free rides during selected hours on Independence Day

(Eagle News) — Commuters can board the Metro Rail Transit-3 and Light Rail Transit-1 trains for free during selected hours on  June 12. According to the MRT-3 and LRT-1 management, the free rides are in celebration of the country’s  Independence Day. The two rail lines said commuters may board trains free of charge from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The LRT-1 said the service gates will not be […]

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PHL COVID-19 cases breach 1,300,000 mark

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines breached the 1,300,000 mark on Friday, June 11, after the Department of Health reported 6686 additional cases. Of the total 1,300,349 cases, 61345 were active, according to the DOH’s recent data. Of the active cases, 91.6 percent were mild cases, 4.3 percent asymptomatic, 1.2 percent critical, 1.7 percent severe, and 1.15 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1216497 including the additional 3190 ones. The death toll is […]

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WHO, UNICEF declare end of polio outbreak in PHL

(Eagle News) — The World Health Organization and UNICEF have officially declared an end to the polio outbreak in the Philippines. In a joint statement, the two international bodies commended the Department of Health, partners and civil society for the “comprehensive outbreak response actions including intensified immunization and surveillance activities in affected areas of the country” that resulted in the virus not being detected in a child or in the environment in the past 16 […]

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Palace: Gyms, fitness studios with DTI safety seal can reopen at 30% maximum capacity in NCR Plus

Museums, historical sites with LGU approval to operate can reopen at 20% maximum venue capacity (Eagle News) — Gyms, fitness studios, and other indoor non-contact sports venues are now allowed to operate in the NCR Plus area but at a 30% maximum capacity. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque added, however, that these establishments should  secure Safety Seal Certification from the Department of Trade and Industry first, based on the decision made by  the Inter-Agency Task Force […]

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