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(Eagle News) — The Philippines’ COVID-19 tally rose to 464,004 on Wednesday, December 23, after the Department of Health reported 1,196 additional cases. The DOH said of the total cases as of 4 p.m., 5.4 percent or 24,984 were active. Of these, 81.8 percent were mild, 9.5 percent asymptomatic, 5.5 percent critical, 2.9 percent severe, and 0.32 percent were moderate. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Quezon City with 123, Rizal […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Wednesday, December 23, vowed to hold accountable Police Master Sergent Jonel Nuezca, who was caught on video shooting dead a mother and her son during an argument in Tarlac. “..Itong si Nuezca ay tiyak na mabubulok sa kulungan tulad ng mga nauna ng tinanggal at kinasuhan ng PNP,” Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said. According to Año, 16,839 policemen have been sanctioned since 2016. […]
(Eagle News)– One more Filipino abroad has recovered from COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional recovery, the total number of overseas Filipinos who recovered from the disease rose to 8235. No additional case was reported, which means the total COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 12816. An additional death, however, pushed the death toll to 929. The Middle East and Africa are still the regions with the most COVID-19 cases, […]
Passport appointments can be secured directly from the DFA website, DFA says (Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned the public against securing passport appointments through individuals in Facebook groups and other social media chat groups. The DFA made the statement after receiving reports of applicants who booked their passport appointments with assistance from unknown individuals online and who ended up paying more than what the agency collects for passport issuance. Some, […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine government has ordered the suspension of all flights coming from the United Kingdom following reports of a new COVID-19 strain there that is up to 70 percent more infectious. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the suspension which was approved by President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday night is in effect from December 24 at 12:01 a.m. to December 31, 2020. “All passengers who have been in the UK within fourteen […]
Mindanao affected by localized thunderstorms (Eagle News) — The tail-end of a frontal system is affecting extreme Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said localized thunderstorms are also affecting Mindanao. As a result, PAGASA said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Cagayan (Baggao and Gattaran). Light to moderate rains are also being experienced over Fuga Island, Cagayan (Camalanuigan, Claveria, Gonzaga, Santa Ana and Sanchez Mira), and Isabela (Divilacan). […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, December 23: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA advised passengers to confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled, noting that only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. The government has eased restrictions on travel, with domestic flights allowed but subject to the requirements set […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 462,000 mark on Tuesday, December 22, after the Department of Health reported 1314 additional cases. The DOH said of the total 462815 total cases, 24375 were active. Of these, 82.6 percent were mild, 8.5 percent asymptomatic, 5.7 percent critical, 2.9 percent severe, and 0.31 percent moderate. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Quezon City with 93, Rizal with 89, Benguet with […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will sign the proposed P4.506-trillion national budget for 2021 on December 28. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the signing will take place in Davao City, the President’s hometown. Roque said five representatives from the Senate and another five from the House of Representatives will attend the simple ceremony. The presidential spokesperson said the proposed budget to be signed includes the P72.5-billion funding for COVID-19 vaccines for 60 million […]
(Eagle News) — Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta on Tuesday, December 22, condemned the killing of retired Court of Appeals Justice Normandie Pizarro. “The killing and murder of any person is never tolerated by our laws. In fact, our courts will always condemn it,” he said. He urged law enforcement agencies to “press on with their investigation so that the perpetrators of this barbaric act can be caught and brought to justice.” “I also extend my […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, December 21, expressed indignation over a Parañaque policeman’s killing of a mother and son in Paniqui, Tarlac. In a televised address, the President hurled invectives at Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca, calling him “crazy” and “may topak sa ulo.” The President agreed with Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, however, and said this was an “isolated incident.” “Alam mo, bihira kang makakita ng ganito. You only find this in […]
(Eagle News) — Thirty-five 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 8371. Seventeen additional cases, however, pushed the total COVID-19 cases among police personnel to 8735. Of these, the PNP said 337 were active. No additional deaths were reported, which means the death toll remains at 27. The government has said it would prioritize uniformed personnel, including police personnel, […]
