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DOH reports 10,098 more COVID-19 cases; over 70,000 more recover

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 936133 on Sunday, April 18, after the Department of Health reported 10098 additional cases. The DOH said of the total cases, 141089 were active. Of these, 96.7 percent were mild, 1.7 percent asymptomatic, 0.7 percent severe, 0.5 percent critical, and 0.43 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 779084,including the additional 72607 ones. The death toll is now at 15960,with the additional 150 deaths. The Philippines vaccination drive is […]

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Erap returned to ICU due to lung infection but is “feeling better,” son says

(Eagle News) — Former President Joseph Estrada is now “feeling better” even as he was returned to a hospital’s intensive care unit due to a lung infection. This is according to his son, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who issued another medical bulletin late Saturday night. According to the former senator, his father was still on oxygen support but “continues to be alert and oriented.” He said the former president’s “medications for blood pressure support are being […]

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PHL extends travel ban until April 30

(Eagle News) — The Philippines has extended its travel ban on foreign nationals who wish to enter the country to April 30. In a statement, the Bureau of Immigration said the Balikbayan privilege for former Filipinos also remains suspended. For the duration of the travel ban, the bureau said the following foreign nationals are the only ones allowed inside the country: (1) diplomats and members of international organizations with valid 9(e) or 47(a) (2) visas […]

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DFA: 18,141 COVID-19 cases reported among Filipinos abroad

(Eagle News) — Seven more overseas Filipinos have tested positive for COVID-19. Recent Department of Foreign Affairs data showed the seven additional COVID-19 cases pushed the COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad to 18141. No additional recoveries nor deaths were reported, which means the recoveries and deaths among overseas Filipinos remain at 11142 and 1115, respectively. “Compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of COVID-19 fatalities and under treatment saw a slight decrease to 6.15% […]

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DOH reports 11,101 more COVID-19 cases in PHL

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 926052 on Saturday, April 17, after the Department of Health reported 11101 additional cases. The DOH said of the total cases, 203710 were active. Of these, 96 percent were mild, 2.9 percent asymptomatic, 0.5 percent severe, 0.4 percent critical, and 0.29 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 706532,including the additional 799 ones. The death toll is now at 15810,with the additional 72 deaths. The Philippines vaccination drive is […]

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More areas under Signal No. 1 due to “Bising”

(Eagle News)–More areas are under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon “Bising” slightly intensified while moving northwest over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, in its 11 a.m. advisory, said the tropical cyclone warning signal is hoisted over the following areas: Luzon Sorsogon Albay the eastern portion of Camarines Sur (Siruma, Goa, Ocampo, Tigaon, Sagnay, Baao, Nabua, Bato, Iriga City, Buhi, Tinambac, Lagonoy, San Jose, Garchitorena, Presentacion, Caramoan) Ticao Island Catanduanes […]

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DFA reports 126 more COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos

(Eagle News) — Over 100 more Filipinos abroad have tested positive for COVID-19. Data released by the Department of Foreign Affairs recently said the additional 126 COVID-19 cases pushed the COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos to 18,134. One hundred additional recoveries also pushed the total number of recoveries to 11,142. According to the DFA data, COVID-19 deaths among Filipinos abroad have reached 1,115, with the addition of two deaths. The Middle East and Africa are […]

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DOTr: Inauguration of LRT-2 East Extension moved to June 23

(Eagle News) — The inauguration of the Light Rail Transit-2 East Extension will take place on June 23. The Department of Transportation said the date of the inauguration was moved from April 26 following recent developments in the country’s COVID-19 situation. Transportation Undersecretary for Railways TJ Batan said the date was reset to protect the health and safety of rail workers and the riding public. Instead of a formal inauguration, an operational trial run will be […]

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DOH reports 10,726 more COVID-19 cases; total now at 914,971

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 914,971 on Friday, April 16, after the Department of Health reported 10,726 additional cases. DOH data showed of the total cases, 193476 were active. Of these, 96 percent were mild, 2.9 percent asymptomatic, 0.4 percent critical, 0.5 percent severe, and 0.3 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 705757, with the additional 650 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 15738 with the addition of 135 […]

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Palace: Foreigners with entry exemption documents issued by DFA before March 22 allowed entry into PHL

(Eagle News) — More foreigners are now allowed entry into the Philippines. This was after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the entry of foreigners with valid entry exemption documents issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs before March 22. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the approval is contained in the task force’s April 15 Resolution No. 110. Prior to the IATF resolution, only the following foreign nationals […]

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Ronaldo Olay is next PNP spokesperson

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police will soon have a new spokesperson. In a statement, the PNP said PNP Chief Debold Sinas has designated Police Brigadier General Ronaldo E. Olay to the post to be left vacated by Brigadier General Ildebrandi Usana. Usana is retiring. Olay was a member of Sinas’ personal staff prior to his new designation, according to the PNP. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy’s “Bigkis-Lahi” Class of […]

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PAGASA: “Bising” now a typhoon but is still not directly causing severe weather in PHL

(Eagle News) — “Bising” has intensified into a typhoon. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Bising” however, which is located 960 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, is not directly causing any severe weather over any portion of the country. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kilometers per hour, and is […]

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