PAGASA warns of storm surges in some areas, including in coastal areas of Manila, Cavite (Eagle News)–Catanduanes and Albay are under Signal No. 3 as Typhoon “Rolly” continues to maintain its strength and moves towards Bicol. In its 5 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said 121 to 170 kilometers-per-hour winds are prevailing or are expected in 18 hours also in the eastern portion of Camarines Sur, particularly in Cabusao, Libmanan, […]
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COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 380,729; 606 more recoveries reported
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 380,000 mark on Saturday, Oct. 31, after the Department of Health reported 1803 additional cases. The DOH said of the 380,729 total cases, 42462 or 11.2 percent were active. Of these, 83.2 percent were mild, 11.3 percent asymptomatic, 3.5 percent critical, and 1.9 percent severe. Of the additional 1803 cases, 1469 tested positive today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Rizal with 97, […]
S. Korean national who escaped authorities re-arrested after 10-month manhunt
(Eagle News)–A South Korean national who escaped immigration authorities in January has been rearrested after a 10-month manhunt. In a statement, the Bureau of Immigration said Song Yangrae, 45, was nabbed anew in his residence in Salinungan West, San Mateo in Isabela on Wednesday, ten months after he escaped from a restroom in Floridablanca, Pampanga while being guarded by immigration agents. The Korean national had been arrested in January 2016, as he was the subject […]
TS “Atsani” expected to enter PAR on Sunday afternoon, to be named “Siony”
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Atsani” is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday afternoon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, once inside, it will be named “Siony.” So far, it is located 1655 kilometers east of Central Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 70 kph. It is moving northwest at 25 kph. PAGASA said in 24 hours, “Atsani” is […]
Signal No. 3 raised over Catanduanes as Typhoon “Rolly” maintains its strength
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 has been raised over Catanduanes as Typhoon “Rolly” maintained its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2, on the other hand, was raised over the central and southern portions of Quezon (Mauban, Sampaloc, Lucban, Candelaria, Dolores, Tiaong, San Antonio, Sariaya, Tayabas City, Lucena City, Pagbilao, Atimonan, Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Unisan, Plaridel, Gumaca, Pitogo, Macalelon, General Luna, Catanauan, Mulanay, San Francisco, San Andres, San Narciso, Buenavista, […]
PAGASA monitoring tropical depression outside PAR
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said Tropical Depression “Atsani” was so far located 1,625 kilometers east of Visayas, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph and gustiness of up to 70 kph. It is moving west northwest at 25 kph. Bicol Region, PAGASA said, will have stormy weather due to Typhoon “Rolly,” which is so far moving over the […]
More areas under Signal No. 2 and 1 as “Rolly” moves over PHL Sea
(Eagle News)–More areas have been placed under Signal No. 2 and 1 as Typhoon “Rolly” moved over the Philippine Sea and maintained its strength. In its 8 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Burias Island, and the southeastern portion of Quezon (San Francisco, San Andres, San Narciso, Mulanay, Catanauan, Buenavista, Lopez, Guinayangan, Calauag, Tagkawayan) are under Signal No. 2 with “Rolly” estimated 540 […]
50 more police personnel recover from COVID-19
(Eagle News)–Fifty more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the additional recoveries, the number of police personnel who recovered from the disease rose to 6582. Forty-four new COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the total to 7185. Of these, 581 were active. The death toll remains at 22, with no additional deaths reported. The police are among the country’s frontliners amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as they continue to man quarantine checkpoints […]
DFA reports three more COVID-19 recoveries among overseas Filipinos
(Eagle News)–Three more Filipinos overseas have recovered from COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional recoveries, the recovery total rose to 7262. The DFA said 10 additional COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the total to 11239. No additional fatality was reported among overseas Filipinos. The Middle East and Africa is still the region with the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths–at 7380, 4542, and 532, respectively. The Americas has the least cases and […]
MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Oct. 31
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Oct. 31: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to get 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. The government has eased some restrictions on international travel, allowing Filipinos to leave the country […]
Signal No. 2 in effect over Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, eastern part of CamSur as “Rolly” maintains its strength
Signal No. 1 raised over M. Manila, other areas (Eagle News)–Signal no. 2 has been raised over several provinces as Typhoon “Rolly” maintained its strength and moved towards the Bicol area. In its recent advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, the eastern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, Tinambac, Siruma, Presentacion, San Jose, Goa, Buhi, Sagnay, Tigaon, Ocampo, Iriga City, Baao, Nabua, Bato, Balatan, Bula, Pili, Calabanga, Naga City, […]
COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 378,933; recoveries rise to 330,457
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 378,000 mark on Friday, Oct. 30, after the Department of Health reported 2006 more cases. The DOH said of the total 378,933 cases, 10.9 percent or 41291 were active. Of these, 83.3 percent were mild, 11.1 percent were asymptomatic, 3.6 percent were critical, and 2 percent were severe. Of the 2,006 additional cases, the DOH said 1442 tested positive today. The areas with the most […]





