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Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes, Signal No. 1 in effect over Babuyan Island (Eagle News)–“Siony” is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tonight. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far though, Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes with the severe tropical storm estimated 95 km northwest of Itbayat, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to […]
(Eagle News)–The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has formed a vaccine cluster against COVID-19, following the designation of Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. as vaccine czar. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the new cluster, which is separate from the response cluster, was the result of the IATF’s restructuring of the National Task Force on Thursday, Nov. 5. “As a result of this restructuring, the COVID-19 Immunization Program Management Organizational Structure, which […]
Babuyan Island under Signal No. 1 (Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes as Severe Tropical Storm “Siony” maintained its strength while moving over the Bashi channel. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Babuyan Island is under Signal No. 1 with “Siony” estimated 50 km northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph. It is moving west […]
(Eagle News)–Thirty-four more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the additional recoveries, the recovery tally rose to 6896. Twenty-one more cases pushed the total to 7345. Of these, 426 were active. There was no additional death, which means the death toll remains at 23. The police continue to man checkpoints and enforce laws, making them one of the country’s frontliners amid the pandemic. PNP Chief Camilo Cascolan has said […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed 30 additional COVID cases among overseas Filipinos. The DFA said with the additional cases, the total rose to 11410. Seven new recoveries pushed the recovery tally to 7364. No additional death was reported, which means the death toll remains at 828. The Middle East and Africa region still has the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths, at 7492,4617 and 543, respectively. The Americas have the least cases […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Filipinos to avoid non-essential travel to the Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia. In issuing the advisory, the Philippine Embassy noted the ongoing unrest in the region, and the six-month state of emergency declared there. According to media reports, tensions between the government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front have escalated, with both sides accusing the other of using military force. “Filipinos in Ethiopia, particularly those living in […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Nov. 6: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. MIAA said only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements of the local government unit that has […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes and the Babuyan Islands with the center of “Siony” expected to make landfall or go very close Itbayat in the next two to three hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Allacapan, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Pamplona, Sanchez-Mira, Claveria, Santa Praxedes), the northern portion of Apayao (Santa Marcela, Luna, Calanasan), […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 389,000 mark on Thursday, Nov. 5, after the Department of Health reported 1594 additional cases. The DOH said of the total 389,725 cases, 8.4 percent or 32773 were active. Of these, 83 percent were mild, 10.1 percent were asymptomatic, 4.4 percent critical, and 2.5 percent severe. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Manila with 253, Cavite with 126, Davao City and Rizal with […]
(Eagle News)–“Siony” is expected to intensify into a typhoon by tomorrow morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Babuyan Islands and Batanes with “Siony” located 360 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gustiness of up to 115 kph. It is moving west at 25 kph. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is in effect over […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration will implement a one-strike policy against erring employees. The bureau made the announcement on Thursday, Nov. 5, days after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Department of Justice to spearhead a probe into corruption in government. According to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, in support of the President’s initiative, the bureau “beefed up” its Board of Discipline “to focus on cleaning up the bureau.” The BOD is currently headed by lawyer Ronaldo […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Information and Communications Technology has expressed support for the National Telecommunications Commission’s initiative to streamline permitting requirements for the installation of fiber optic cables. In a statement, the department’s chief Gregorio Honasan II said it welcomes all initiatives that will complement the National Broadband Network that aims to build a government-owned broadband network “for better, more affordable and more extensive Internet connectivity in the country.” He said the department was currently […]
