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Severe Tropical Storm “Siony” maintains strength; Signal No. 2 still in effect over Batanes, Babuyan Islands

(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Siony” has maintained its strength as it moved towards Luzon Strait. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes and Babuyan Islands. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is raised over 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 […]

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PNP COVID-19 recovery tally at 6,862 with 76 additional recoveries

(Eagle News)–Seventy-six more policemen have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the additional recoveries, the PNP COVID-19 recovery tally rose to 6862 as of Wednesday night. Twenty-four more COVID-19 cases pushed the total to 7324. Of these, the PNP said 439 were active. There were no additional deaths reported, which means the death toll remains at 23. Police personnel continue to man checkpoints and enforce laws amid the COVID-19 pandemic, making them […]

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DFA reports 16 more COVID-19 cases, 3 more recoveries among Filipinos abroad

(Eagle News)–Sixteen more COVID-19 cases have been reported among overseas Filipinos. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the addition, the COVID-19 tally of Filipinos abroad stands at 11380. Three more recoveries pushed the recovery total to 7357. There was no additional COVID-19 fatality among overseas Filipinos, which means the death toll remains at 828. So far, the DFA said COVID-19 has affected Filipinos in 81 countries. The Middle East and Africa region still has […]

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5.1-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte early Thursday

(Eagle News)–A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Norte early Thursday, Nov. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 2:27 a.m. Its epicenter was 10 kilometers southeast of Burgos. PHIVOLCS said the earthquake had a depth of 28 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin. Instrumental intensity II was recorded in Surigao City. No damage to property was reported but aftershocks were expected.  

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Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes, eastern Babuyan Islands as “Siony” moves towards Luzon Strait

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 has been raised over Batanes as “Siony” moves toward the Luzon Strait. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Services Administration said also under the tropical cyclone wind signal is the eastern portion of the Babuyan Islands, in particular Balintang Island, Babuyan Island, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island including their adjoining islets. PAGASA said Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is in effect over […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Nov. 5

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Nov. 5: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA advised passengers to confirm 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 travel requirements set forth by the local government unit that […]

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Signal No. 1 still raised over portions of Cagayan, Babuyan Islands as “Siony” intensifies into severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains in effect over portions of Cagayan and Babuyan Islands as “Siony” intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) and the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Balintang Island, Babuyan Islands, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island, including their adjoining islets) are under the tropical cyclone wind signal with “Siony” located 735 km east of Basco, […]

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Palace: President Duterte may suspend VFA abrogation for another six months

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte may suspend the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the comment in a television interview aired on Wednesday, Nov. 4. “But anyway, what I am saying is, there is no immediate rush for the President to decide because the notification we sent to the Americans gives them at least one year leeway before it’s abrogated,” Roque said. The President  ordered the suspension […]

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DOH reports 987 more COVID-19 cases; 140 more recover

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 388,000 mark on Wednesday, Nov. 4, after the Department of Health reported 987 more cases. This is the lowest number of additional cases reported in a day since July. According to the DOH, of the 388,137 total cases, 8.2 percent or 31679 were active. Of these, 82.6 percent were mild, 10.1 percent asymptomatic, 4.7 percent critical, and 2.6 percent severe. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases […]

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DILG: Three names on shortlist submitted to President Duterte for next PNP chief

(Eagle News)–Three senior police officials are on the shortlist of candidates for the next Philippine National Police chief submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, however, did not identify who the three police officials were. He said the names were submitted through a Napolcom resolution, which means the submission of the three was a decision of the body. PNP Chief Camilo Cascolan is slated to retire on Nov. 10. President Duterte, however, may […]

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“Siony” maintains strength, may intensify into severe tropical storm in next 24 hours

(Eagle News)–“Siony” has maintained its strength as it continued to move slowly over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) and the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Balintang Isl., Babuyan Island, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island including their adjoining islets) with “Siony” located 755 km east of Basco, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds […]

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DFA reports 75 more COVID-19 recoveries among overseas Filipinos

(Eagle News)–Seventy-five more overseas Filipinos have recovered from COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional recoveries, the recovery total rose to 7354. Over 100, or 119, more COVID-19 cases pushed the total to 11364. The death toll also rose to 828 with the additional 11 fatalities reported in the Middle East and Africa. According to the DFA, the increases in the three categories were due to belated reports and “privacy concerns” in […]

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