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(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte’s approval and trust ratings both rose to 91 percent in September, a Pulse Asia survey said. With his approval and trust ratings rising, the President was the only one of the government’s high-ranking officials to score a line of 9, based on the Pulse Asia survey conducted from Sept. 14 to 20. Relevant events prior to the survey include Ricardo Morales’ resignation as PhilHealth chief, the allegations by Senate Minority […]
(Eagle News)–Education Secretary Leonor Briones officially declared the start of school year 2020-2021 on Monday, Oct. 5, as the country shifts to a blended learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today, October 5, 2020, we open our schools. Today, we claim victory over the destroyer, COVID-19,” Briones said, reading from a prepared statement. According to the Education secretary, “we will not allow COVID-19 to destroy our children’s education and their future.” “Araw-araw may bagong krisis, bagong […]
(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide emission was also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 1,236 tons on October 1. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and the inflation on the lower to mid slopes that began on June 21 “may […]
(Eagle News)–Over 100 police personnel have recently recovered from COVID-19, the Philippine National Police said. The PNP said with the additional 111 recoveries, the recovery tally in the PNP rose to 5,093 as of Sunday night. Seventy-five new cases have been reported, bringing the total to 6158. Of these, 1048 were active. The death toll remains at 17 with no additional deaths reported. The police continue to ensure peace and order, and man checkpoints amid […]
(Eagle News)–Over 200,000 overseas Filipinos have been repatriated since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic until September, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. According to the DFA, of the 204,481, 33.98 percent or 69477 were sea-based, while 66.02 percent or 135,004 were land-based. Of the total OFWs repatriated, 41892 were repatriated in September. The regional breakdown is as follows: 31,217 or 74.5% from the Middle East; 4,226 or 10.1% from Asia and the Pacific; 3,666 […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Oct. 5: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA said passengers should get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements imposed by the local government unit covering the […]
(Eagle News)–The tropical depression east of extreme Northern Luzon may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said by that time, the weather disturbance–which will be called “Nika” once it enters PAR— is forecast to have turned into a typhoon, and will have been situated 1,325 km east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. From Wednesday through Friday, “Nika” may move generally westward near or […]
(Eagle News)–A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Occidental Mindoro early Monday, Oct. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:16 a.m., had its epicenter 31 kilometers southeast of Looc. It had a depth of 121 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Looc, Lubang, Mamburao, Paluan, and Sablayan, Occidental Mindor; Tagaytay City; Intensity II – Makati City; Quezon City; Mandaluyong City; Malabon […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation is suspending the mandatory use of beep cards in the Edsa bus system. The DOTr said the suspension–which is effective Monday, October 5–was after AF Payments, Inc., the provider of the automatic fare collection system, refused to waive the cost of the beep card “despite consistent pleas made by the government.” “This would have made a big difference to the commuters, mostly daily wage earners who are the most affected […]
2 LPAs also spotted (Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a tropical depression outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said the tropical cyclone located 1900 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon was apart from the two low pressure areas the bureau was monitoring. One LPA was estimated 420 kilometers east of Virac, while the other was located 395 kilometers west of Sangley Point in Cavite. The southwest monsoon, […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 322,000 mark on Sunday, Oct. 4, after the Department of Health reported additional 3190 cases. The DOH said recoveries also jumped to 273,079 with the additional 18,065 recoveries reported. Of the 322497 total COVID-19 cases, 43642 were active, the DOH said. Of the active cases, 85.4 percent were mild, 9.2 percent were asymptomatic, 1.7 percent severe, and 3.8 percent critical. Majority of the 3,190 additional cases reported […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs’ consular office in Lipa, Batangas will be closed on Monday, Oct. 5. The DFA said the temporary closure was to pave the way for a disinfection of the premises and the “implementation of other preventive measures to manage risks against COVID-19.” The DFA said affected applicants or those with confirmed appointments must secure another appointment by emailing [email protected] with the following information: – Name – Date of birth – […]
