(Eagle News) — The Department of Education on Tuesday, Nov. 10, welcomed the Senate passage of a bill that would allow for staggered increases in the teaching supplies’ allowance in the next four years. In a statement, the DepEd said if passed into law, Senate Bill No. 1092 would be a “timely financial boost to our brave and resourceful teachers who courageously accepted the challenge of delivering education in these difficult times.” “We welcome this […]
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Año: Danao was recommended to replace Sinas as NCRPO chief
(Eagle News) — Region IV-A police chief Brigadier General Vicente Danao was recommended to the post of Metro Manila police chief. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año made the revelation in a radio interview on Tuesday, Nov. 10, after the Palace announced President Rodrigo Duterte had chosen Metro Manila police chief Debold Sinas as the next Philippine National Police chief. Sinas is slated to replace General Camilo Cascolan, who is expected to retire today, Nov. 10. According […]
PAL issues reminders for passengers going on international travel
(Eagle News) — Philippine Airlines on Tuesday, Nov. 10, issued reminders to travelers leaving the Philippines for other countries. In a statement, PAL advised them to accomplish the Passenger Profile and Health Declaration form online via https://bit.ly/PALIntPPHD five days prior to their flight departure. The online portal will be open for registration on November 10, 2020 for flights starting November 12, PAL said. According to PAL, exempted from accomplishing the PPHD form online are travelers […]
“Ulysses” to intensify into severe tropical storm tonight
(Eagle News)– “Ulysses” is expected to intensify into a severe tropical storm tonight. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Ulysses” is also more likely to make landfall over Quezon on Thursday morning, and will closely approach Catanduanes and Camarines Norte tomorrow afternoon and evening, respectively. PAGASA said there is also “an increasing likelihood” of landfall over Bicol Region tomorrow afternoon or evening. So far, Signal No. 1 is in […]
President Duterte summons Immigration officials, personnel implicated in “pastillas scheme”
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte met with several Bureau of Immigration officials and personnel involved in the so-called “pastillas scheme” on Monday night. According to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, the President had intended to give the 44, who have been suspended by the Ombudsman pending a probe, a dressing down. Guevarra said the President even gave each of the 44 a “pastilla,” but with money rolled inside, according to the President. “He wanted them to eat […]
DFA repatriates over 8,000 overseas Filipinos this first week of November
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs began its repatriation efforts this November with the return of over 8,000 overseas Filipinos. The DFA said the 8591 Filipinos abroad were repatriated only this first week of the month, pushing the number of repatriated Filipinos since February to 245954. Of the 8591 repatriated this week, the DFA said 6947 came from the Middle East, 948 from the Asia Pacific, and 693 from Europe. The DFA said the Filipinos […]
MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, Nov. 10
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, Nov. 10: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA advised all passengers to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the same will be allowed entry into the airport. The government has eased some restrictions on international travel, with domestic flights now allowed but subject to the […]
More areas under Signal No. 1 as “Ulysses” slows down
(Eagle News)–More areas in Luzon and Visayas are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Ulysses” slowed down and moved northwest. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, the eastern portion of Masbate (Aroroy, Pio V. Corpuz, Cataingan, Palanas, Uson, Dimasalang, Masbate City, Mobo, Baleno) including Ticao and Burias Islands, and the southeastern portion of Quezon (Guinayangan, Tagkawayan, Buenavista, San Andres, San Narciso) in Luzon; and […]
“Ulysses” intensifies into tropical storm
(Eagle News)–“Ulysses” has intensified into a tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of Tropical Storm “Ulysses” is estimated 575 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, as it moved northwest, and is likely to reach the severe tropical storm category within 24 hours. It may reach the typhoon category […]
PHL COVID-19 cases reach 398,449; 182 more recoveries reported
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 398,000 mark on Monday, Nov. 9, after the Department of Health reported 2058 additional cases. The DOH said of the 398,449 total cases, 29018, or 7.3 percent, were active. Of these, 82.7 percent were mild, 9.4 percent asymptomatic, 5 percent critical, and 2.8 percent severe. Of the 2058 newly-reported cases, the DOH said 903 tested positive today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were […]
“Ulysses” to intensify into a tropical storm within 24 hours
(Eagle News) — “Ulysses” is expected to further intensify into a tropical storm within 24 hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ulysses” is also likely to make landfall over Bicol and Quezon area on Wednesday, as it moves northwest at 40 kph. So far, the tropical depression is situated 635 km east northeast of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte or 605 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. It is packing […]
Former Senator Marcos to Associate Justice Leonen: Inhibit from poll protest vs Robredo
(Eagle News)–Former Senator Bongbong Marcos has asked Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen to recuse himself from proceedings related to his election protest against Vice President Leni Robredo. In asking for Leonen’s inhibition in his 21-page extremely urgent omnibus motion, Marcos noted what he said was the associate justice’s “evident bias and manifest partiality” in favor of the vice president. Marcos said Leonen’s “palpable bias and partiality” was evident against the Marcos family in his […]
