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Immigration bureau: Retiree visa holders now allowed to enter PHL even without entry exemption documents

(Eagle News) — Retiree visa holders are now allowed to enter the Philippines even without entry exemption documents. The Bureau of Immigration said this was following a recent resolution issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID), upon recommendation by the Department of Tourism (DOT). Those holding tourist visas, however, Immigration bureau chief Jaime Morente said, still need to present the entry exemption document from the country’s foreign posts […]

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PNP distributes over 2,000 body-worn cameras for use during police operations

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has distributed over 2,000 body-worn cameras for use during police operations. In a statement, the PNP said the 2696 cameras–which were purchased through a congressional allocation– were given to 170 police stations, which include the five police districts of the National Capital Region Police Office, and 15 city and municipal stations in Metro Manila. The PNP earlier said the cameras would help protect law enforcers conducting operations and […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, June 6

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, June 6: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. So far, travelers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman and the United Arab Emirates are banned from entering the Philippines. The travel […]

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DOH reports 6955 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1262273 on Saturday, June 5, after the Department of Health reported 6955 additional cases. Of the total cases, 59543 were active, according to recent DOH data. Of these, 93.5 percent were mild, 2.4 percent asymptomatic, 1.7 percent severe, 1.3 percent critical, and 1.16 percent were moderate cases. Recoveries rose to 1180998, including the additional 8109 ones. The death toll 21732 reached , with the addition of 195 deaths. […]

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DFA reports 102 more COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad

(Eagle News) — Over 100 more COVID-19 cases have been reported among overseas Filipinos. According to recent Department of Foreign Affairs data, the additional 102 cases pushed the COVID-19 total among Filipinos abroad to 19876. “The spike in the number of cases is due to an increase in reported cases from a country in the Middle East,” the department said. Nine additional recoveries also pushed the COVID-19 recovery total to 12,053. No additional death due […]

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PAGASA: “Dante” no longer affecting the PHL, to exit PAR today

(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Dante” is no longer affecting the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal earlier hoisted over Batanes has been lifted, with “Dante” now estimated  330 km north northeast of Itbayat, Batanes or over the sea south of Yonaguni Island (Okinawa), Japan. PAGASA said “Dante” is so far moving northeastward at 30 kph, and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this […]

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PAGASA declares start of rainy season

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Friday, June 4, declared the start of the rainy season. In a statement, PAGASA said the passage of “Dante” and the occurrence of widespread rainfall in the last five days confirm this. As a result, the weather bureau said the probability of “near to above normal rainfall conditions is high in the next two months” until July. It said breaks in rainfall events, […]

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PHL reports 7,450 additional COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1,255,337 after the Department of Health reported 7450 additional cases. The DOH said of the total cases, 60794 were active. Of these, 93.9 percent were mild, 2 percent asymptomatic, 1.3 percent critical, 1.6 percent severe, and 1.15 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1,173,006 including the additional 2382 recoveries. The death toll is now at 21537, including the 181 additional ones. The DOH has said COVID-19 […]

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PSA: Inflation still at 4.5 percent in May

(Eagle News) — Inflation remained at 4.5 percent in May, the country’s recorded level of inflation since March 2021. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the flat inflation rate was due to mixed movements in the annual growth rates in the indices of the commodity groups. The PSA said the annual growth rates in the indices of clothing and footwear; housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels; furnishing, household equipment and routine maintenance of the […]

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PNP “seriously considering” proposals to subject police personnel to regular neuro-psychiatric tests

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar is “seriously considering” proposals to subject police personnel to regular neuro-psychiatric tests. Eleazar made the statement following a policeman’s killing of 52-year-old  Lilybeth Valdez in Quezon City. The PNP has said Police Master Sergeant Hensie Zinampan is facing criminal and administrative charges for the crime, which was caught on video now disseminated by some media outlets. The incident came only months after Jonel Nuezca, then also […]

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SWS: 89 percent of Filipinos worried about catching COVID-19

(Eagle News)– More than 80 percent of Filipinos are worried about catching COVID-19, a recent Social Weather Stations survey found. According to the survey conducted from April 28 to May 2, the 89 percent of adults who are worried is two points below the record-high 91 percent recorded in November 2020, but still higher than the 85 percent recorded in September 2020 and July 2020. “Compared to past SWS surveys, worry about catching Covid-19 is […]

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PHL COVID-19 cases reach 1,247,899 with addition of 7,217 cases

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1,247,899 after the Department of Health reported 7217 more cases on Thursday, June 3. According to recent DOH data, of the total cases, 55790 were active. Of these, 93.6 percent were mild, 2 percent asymptomatic, 1.4 percent critical, 1.8 percent were severe, and 1.27 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1170752 including the additional 3483 ones. COVID-19 deaths are now at 21357, including the additional 199 […]

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