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(Eagle News)–Six more COVID-19 cases have been reported among overseas Filipinos, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. The DFA said with the additional cases, the tally of Filipinos abroad with COVID-19 rose to 10,849. Two more have recovered, pushing the recovery total to 6905. The death toll also rose to 800, with an additional death reported. The Middle East and Africa still had the most COVID-19 cases, deaths and recoveries, with 7130, 518, and 4300, […]
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has ordered all public utility vehicle operators and automatic fare collection system (AFCS) operators to remove any charges or fees for the purchase of cards for fare payment on top of the initial load. The LTFRB issued the directive in memorandum circular number 2020-057 after President Rodrigo Duterte said beep cards used in the Edsa bus system should be free. In calling for this, the President noted […]
Additional COVID-19 death pushes death toll to 19 (Eagle News)–Over 100 more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19, the Philippine National Police said. With the additional 106 recoveries, the PNP said the total rose to 5,344 as of Wednesday night. Forty-three additional COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the total to 6,270. Of these, 907 were active. One more death pushed the death toll to 19. The Makati Medical Center and the PNP earlier signed an agreement […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Oct. 8: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. Travelers were advised to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements imposed by the local government unit covering the […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country reached 329,637 on Wednesday, Oct. 7, after the Department of Health reported 2,825 additional cases. The DOH said of the total COVID-19 cases, 49,989 were active. Of these, 85.9 percent were mild, 9.4 percent asymptomatic, 1.5 percent severe, and 3.3 percent critical. Of the 2,825 additional cases, the DOH said ,233 or 79 percent occurred within the recent 14 days (September 24 – October 7, 2020). Metro […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government urged local government units to pass ordinances banning videoke sessions and other activities that can distract students as they attend online classes. In a statement, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año also called on vehicle owners to refrain from blowing the horns of their vehicles during school hours. Año said students were still adjusting to blended learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Bilang mga disiplinado at responsableng mga […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration on Wednesday, Oct. 7, reminded the public travel restrictions remain in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said that while the bureau acknowledges the #Loveisnottourism movement calling on the government to allow foreign fiancés of Filipinos to enter the country, and understand “how difficult it must be” to be separated loved ones, this was “a temporary measure.” “We trust the wisdom of the (Inter-Agency Task […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a severe tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said it is also monitoring a low pessure area 230 km east southeast of Daet, Camarines Norte or 85 km east of Virac, Catanduanes. PAGASA said Severe Tropical Storm “Chan-Hom” is not expected to enter PAR. So far, it is estimated based 1,515 km east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, packing maximum sustained […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has reported three additional COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos. With the additional cases, the tally rose to 10,843. There were no new recoveries, which means the total was still at 6903. The death toll rose to 799 including the additional death. The DFA said the Middle East and Africa still had the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths among the other regions The Middle East and Africa so far […]
(Eagle News)–Branch 33 of the Calbiga, Samar Regional Trial Court is physically closed until October 20. A memo from Judge Janet Cabalona said this was after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 based on the staff member herself and on swab test results done by the rural health unit. The temporary closure, which started on Oct. 6, was also to pave the way for a disinfection of the entire court before it opens on […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Oct. 7: Flight schedules are subject to changes. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements imposed by the local government unit covering the area of destination. The Philippine National Police has also suspended the issuance of travel authority for those going to Negros Occidental until Oct. 9. Restrictions on international travel remain.
(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall warning has been raised over parts of the country due to the southwest monsoon affecting Mindanao and a low pressure area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a yellow warning has been raised over Laguna, Rizal, and Quezon due to the LPA, which means flooding in some areas is possible. Light to moderate rains are expected over Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Pampanga. Light to moderate with occasional […]
