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Northeast monsoon affecting N. Luzon; rest of PHL affected by easterlies

(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the rest of the country. As a result, the entire Visayas, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan including Kalayaan Islands will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. A thunderstorm advisory has, on the other hand, been raised over parts of Quezon. Moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong […]

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MRT-3 operations resume today, Nov. 16

(Eagle News)–Metro Rail Transit-3 operations resumed today, Monday, Nov. 16. The MRT-3 said  the first train from North Ave. departed   at 4:37 a.m. The first train from Taft departed at 5:17 a.m. The MRT-3 said passenger operational capacity is at 30 percent, or 124 passengers per train car. That translates to 372 passengers allowed in each train set. The MRT-3 reminded passengers to strictly follow safety protocols including the wearing of face masks and face […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights on Monday, Nov. 16

(Eagle News)-The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Nov. 16: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA advised passengers to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. The government has eased some restrictions on travel, with domestic flights allowed but subject to travel requirements and foreigners with investor visas allowed entry into the country. Filipinos are also allowed to […]

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Three more COVID-19 cases reported among Filipinos abroad

(Eagle News)–Three more COVID-19 cases have been reported among overseas Filipinos. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional cases, the total rose to 11522. There was no new fatality nor recovery, which means the total of each category remains at 830 and 7461, respectively. The DFA said the Middle East and Africa region still has the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths, at 7518, 4648 and 545, respectively. The Americas have the least […]

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5.0-magnitude quake jolts Masbate

(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:35 p.m., had its epicenter 18 kilometers southeast of Pio V. Corpuz. It had a depth of 18 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity IV – Pio V. Corpuz and Cataingan, Masbate; Almagro and Tagapul-an, Samar; Naval, Maripipi, Kawayan, Almeria, Biliran; Calubian, Leyte; Medellin, Cebu Intensity III […]

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DOH reports 11,290 more COVID-19 recoveries; COVID-19 cases at 407,838

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 407,000 mark on Sunday, Nov. 15, after the Department of Health reported 1530 additional cases. The DOH said of the 407838 total cases, 25677 or 6.3 percent were active. Of these, 82.5 percent were mild, 8.4 percent asymptomatic, 5.6 percent critical, 3.2 percent severe, and 0.2 percent moderate. Over 1000, or 1335, tested positive for COVID-19 today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were […]

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President Duterte visits typhoon-stricken Cagayan

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte visited  on Sunday, Nov. 15, Cagayan, which was badly-hit by Typhoon “Ulysses.” A picture shared by Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddes Libiran showed the President with Senator Bong Go at the  airport. Libiran said the President was in Tuguegarao. Pictures from Go showed the President and the senator conducting an aerial inspection of Cagayan Valley. The President also talked to residents of Solana. Cagayan and its  capital Tuguegarao are under a state […]

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VP Robredo visits Cagayan

(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo visited Cagayan on Sunday, Nov. 15. Robredo made the announcement in a Tweet. “We arrived in Cagayan this morning. Our team arrived a few hours earlier with supplies,” she said. She said the  situation was “so much better.” “Many areas still flooded but water receded already,” she said. Cagayan has been placed under a state of calamity following the effects of “Ulysses” on the province. The Philippine National Police has […]

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43 more COVID-19 recoveries among police personnel reported

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police has reported 43 additional recoveries among police personnel. The PNP said with the additional recoveries, the total rose to 7206. Sixteen new cases pushed the total to 7629. Of these, 399 were active. No additional deaths were reported, which means the death toll remains at 24. The police remain among the country’s frontliners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The PNP has said policemen on modified enhanced community quarantine and enhanced community […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Nov. 15

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Nov. 15: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA advised passengers to get confirmation of 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 eased some restrictions on international travel, with foreigners with investor visas allowed entry into the […]

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PHL COVID-19 cases reach 406,337; 194 more recover

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 406,000 mark after the Department of Health reported over 1650 additional cases. The DOH said of the 406337 total cases, 35478 were active. Of these, 83.9 percent were mild, 9.6 percent asymptomatic, 4.1 percent critical, 2.3 percent severe, and 0.13 percent moderate. Over 1000, or 1182 cases, were confirmed today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Laguna with 84, Davao with 81, Cavite […]

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DFA reports 8 additional COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has reported eight additional COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos. The DFA said with the additional cases, the total rose to 11519. Two additional deaths pushed the death toll to 830. No additional recovery was reported, which means the recovery tally remains at 830. The Middle East and Africa are still the regions with the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths–with 7518, 4648, and 545, respectively. The Americas have the […]

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