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Bicam approves proposed 2021 national budget

(Eagle News) — The bicameral conference committee approved on Wednesday, December 9, the final version of the proposed 2021 national budget. Pictures from Senator Sonny Angara’s office showed him, Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Pia Cayetano, and Representatives Eric Yap, Bernadette Dy, and Mikee Romero physically present at the meeting where the approval was made. Other lawmakers were present via videoconferencing. With the approval, both the Senate and the House of Representatives are expected to ratify […]

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MRT-3 train speed now back to 60 kph

(Eagle News) — The speed of Metro Rail Transit-3 trains is now back to 60 kilometers per hour. The MRT-3 said with the return to the speed last felt in September 2013, the average time between trains is now cut to only 3.5 to 4 minutes (20 trains at 60 kph) from the previous 8 to 9.5 minutes (20 trains at 30 kph). That means  travel time from North Avenue station to Taft Avenue is […]

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3 more Filipinos abroad test positive for COVID-19; one more recovers

(Eagle News) — Three more Filipinos abroad have tested positive for COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional cases, the total COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos rose to 11695. One additional recovery pushed the total to 7578. No additional death was reported, which means the death toll among overseas Filipinos remains at 847. The Middle East and Africa are still the regions with the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths, with 7544, […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, December 9

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Dec. 9: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. The government has eased restrictions on travel, with domestic flights now allowed but subject to the travel requirements imposed by the local government unit that has jurisdiction over the area of destination. The Department of Tourism has said it was eyeing subsidizing half of the cost […]

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PHL COVID-19 total at 442,785; recoveries rise to 408,790

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 442,000 mark on Tuesday, December 8, after the Department of Health reported 1400 additional cases. The DOH said of the 442785 total COVID-19 cases, 5.7 percent or 25325 were active. Of these, 84.8 percent were mild, 6.6 percent asymptomatic, 5.5 percent critical, 2.8 percent severe, and 0.32 percent moderate. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Benguet with 101, Davao City with […]

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NLEX Corp. says some 2% of RFID stickers defective; adds it has reached out to specific vehicle owners

(Eagle News) — Some 2 percent of RFID stickers installed on vehicles are defective, the North Luzon Expressway Corp. said on Tuesday, Dec. 8. But NLEX Corp. senior vice president Romulo Quimbo Jr. said in a television interview that the company has already identified which ones these were, and has already reached out to the specific vehicle owners. “Many of the motorists who have already changed the stickers have already successfully traversed the system,” he […]

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AFP welcomes President Duterte’s decision not to have ceasefire with Communist rebels

(Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, December 8, welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision not to have a ceasefire with the Communist rebels for the remainder of his term. In a statement, AFP spokesperson Major General Edgard Arevalo thanked the President “for heeding the AFP’s recommendation.” He said, however, that the recommendation for there not to be a ceasefire during the holidays and beyond was “not because we do not want […]

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Ursabia takes oath as 27th PCG commandant

(Eagle News) — Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. formally took his oath as the 27th commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard. President Rodrigo Duterte personally administered his oath in Malacanang on Monday night. Ursabia was accompanied by his wife, Agnes and daughter, Angela. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade also witnessed the event. Prior to his designation as the PCG Commandant, Ursabia served as  Commander of the PCG – Marine Environmental Protection Command; commander of Coast Guard […]

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12 more Filipinos abroad recover from COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Twelve more overseas Filipinos have recovered from COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional recoveries from the Asia Pacific, the recovery total rose to 7577. Eighteen additional COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos, however, pushed the COVID-19 total to 11692. An additional death resulted in an increase in the death toll to 847. The Middle East and Africa regions are still the regions with the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries and […]

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Northeast monsoon affects extreme N. Luzon

Rest of country affected by easterlies  (Eagle News) — The northeast monsoon is affecting extreme Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the rest of the country. As a result, PAGASA said Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Mindoro Provinces, and northern Palawan including Kalayaan islands will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides during moderate to heavy rains are possible. Ilocos region, on […]

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MMDA: Pasig River Ferry also open on Sundays this month

(Eagle News) — The Pasig River Ferry is open even on Sundays this month. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said with the new announcement, the public can avail of free ferry rides, from Monday to Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The MMDA said the following stations are operational: Pinagbuhatan and San Joaquin in Pasig City; Guadalupe in Makati City; Hulo in Mandaluyong City; Lambingan, Sta. Ana, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Escolta […]

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PHL COVID-19 tally reaches 441,399; 80 more recover

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 441,000 mark on Monday, Dec. 7, after the Department of Health reported 1574 additional cases. The DOH said of the 441,399 total cases, 5.5 percent or 24,125 were active. Of these, 84.6 percent were mild, 6.4 percent asymptomatic, 5.8 percent critical, 2.9 percent severe, and 0.32 percent moderate. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Davao City with 187, Rizal with 96, […]

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