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PNP: P14 million worth of marijuana destroyed during the holidays

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police destroyed P14 million worth of marijuana during the holidays. In a statement, PNP Chief Debold Sinas said that for the month of December alone, these operations were carried out by the Police Regional Office-Cordillera in 17 separate cultivation sites and clandestine farms in the region. “These operations resulted (in) the destruction of some 73,192 fully-grown marijuana plants and 3,847 Marijuana seedlings with a combined street value of P14,792,280.00,” […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected in parts of PHL today

(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today, January 5. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Bangsamoro and Palawan will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone affecting Mindanao. PAGASA said flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, and Northern Quezon, on the other […]

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President Duterte defends PSG over COVID-19 vaccination

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, January 5, defended the Presidential Security Group’s move to have some of its members inoculated against COVID-19, noting they did it for “self-preservation.” “They have every right to live and invoke (self-preservation). In criminal law, that is the right to self-defense. The enemy? COVID,” the President said in his weekly talk to the nation. According to the President, if the PSG were to be summoned by Congress […]

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PHL COVID-19 cases reach 478,761; 26 more recover

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country reached 478,761 on Monday, January 4, after the Department of Health reported 959 additional cases. According to the DOH, the decrease in the number of additional cases reported was due to a decrease in the number of patients seen in COVID-19 laboratories during the New Year. Of the 478,761 total COVID-19 cases, 21,219 were active. Of these, 81.7 percent were mild, 7.9 percent asymptomatic, 6.4 percent critical, […]

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DFA repatriates 327,511 Filipinos abroad in 2020

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs repatriated over 300,000 Filipinos in 2020. The DFA said of the 327,511 overseas Filipinos repatriated last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, 231,537 or 70.7 percent were land-based, coming from at least 90 countries. Almost 100,000, or 95,974, were seafarers, from more than 150 cruise ships, oil tankers, and other bulk vessels. Below is the breakdown of the repatriates traveling or transiting through the following regions based on […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 477,807; 8,316 more recover

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 477,000 mark on Sunday, January 3, after the Department of Health reported 891 additional cases. The DOH said with of the total 477807 total COVID-19 cases, 20292 were active. Of these, 80.9 percent were mild, 8.2 percent asymptomatic, 6.7 percent critical, 3.6 percent severe, and 0.58 percent moderate. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday were Davao City with 65, Rizal with […]

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33 more police personnel recover from COVID-19

One additional death pushes PNP COVID-19 death toll to 28 (Eagle News) — Thirty-three more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the additional recoveries, the PNP COVID-19 recovery total rose to 8722 as of Sunday night. Twenty-five additional COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 9091. Of these, 341 were active. The number of COVID-19 deaths among police personnel rose to 28, with the addition of a […]

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4.4-magnitude quake hits Quezon

(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Quezon on Monday, January 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 8:04 a.m., had its epicenter 25 kilometers southwest of San Francisco. PHIVOLCS said this was an aftershock of the 5.2-magnitude earthquake that hit the area on December 25. Monday’s earthquake had a depth of two kilometers. Instrumental intensity I was recorded in Gumaca. No damage to property nor aftershocks were […]

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Northeast monsoon affects Northern, Central Luzon

Eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao affected by easterlies (Eagle News) — The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. As a result, PAGASA said Quezon, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao Region and SOCCSKSARGEN will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Monday, January 4

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, January 4, 2021: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA advised passengers to confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. The government has temporarily banned foreign travelers from 21 countries following reports of the more infectious COVID-19 […]

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NAPOLCOM vice chair passes away

(Eagle News) — The vice chair of the National Police Commission has passed away. NAPOLCOM made the announcement about the death of Rogelio Casurao, also the NAPOLCOM’s executive officer, in a Facebook post. The commission did not say the cause of death. “We deeply mourn his passing and we will forever cherish his memories,” NAPOLCOM said. “We will honor him by continuing to fight the good fights that he fought to move NAPOLCOM forward most […]

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15 more COVID-19 cases reported among Filipinos abroad

(Eagle News) –Fifteen more overseas Filipinos have tested positive for COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional cases, the COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad rose to 12891. No additional recoveries nor deaths were reported, which means they remain at 911 and 8387, respectively. But according to the DFA, “compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of COVID-19 recoveries saw a slight increase to 65.06%, a slight decrease in fatalities to 7.07%, […]

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