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(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, Aug. 11: 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 as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Metro Manila and other parts of Calabarzon are now under a modified enhanced community quarantine until […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has said he would go after the corrupt in PhilHealth. The President issued the warning as the Senate and the House of Representatives continue their hearings on allegations of corruption in the state insurer. Other government agencies are conducting parallel probes into the allegations made by Thorrsson Montes Keith, with the Department of Justice creating a task force for that purpose upon the orders of President Duterte. “Huwag kayong magkakamali. Itong […]
(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the Philippine National Police has reached 2492. This was after 33 additional cases were reported based on data released by the PNP as of Aug. 9. So far, 1563 have recovered. No additional death has been reported, which means the number remains at 12. The PNP said suspect COVID-19 cases were at 2177, while probable cases were at 842. So far, the Department of […]
(Eagle News) — The number of Filipinos who were hurt in the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon last week has risen to 47. The Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday, Aug. 10, said the injuries of the five more Filipinos were also “not life-threatening.” Earlier, the DFA said it was still verifying reports on the ground so the number of Filipinos affected in the blast on Tuesday could still increase. So far, the DFA said four […]
(Eagle News)–PhilHealth Chief Ricardo Morales has filed a medical leave. Morales made the disclosure in a television interview on Monday, Aug. 10, days after his doctor advised him to file the leave as he continues his chemotherapy for lymphoma. “Well I have already relayed to my bosses my intentions and it’s up to them to decide,” he said. He said he avoided taking the leave before since PhilHealth was “in a difficult time.” He cited […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Ferdie” is outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. In its 11 a.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ferdie” exited the northwestern boundary of PAR at 9 a.m. today. It is forecast to move generally northward over the West Philippine Sea and is likely to make landfall over Fujian Province in southeastern China tomorrow morning. According to PAGASA, the combined effects of “Ferdie” and the enhanced southwest monsoon […]
(Eagle News)–Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Jun Datol has passed away. House Secretary General Jose Luis Montales confirmed the congressman’s passing “a few hours ago” on Monday, Aug. 10. Montales did not cite a cause of death. “We will give you the details as soon as we receive them,” he said. Datol was also chair of the House committee on senior citizens’ affairs.
(Eagle News)–The low pressure area off Pangasinan that has developed into a tropical depression is likely to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said TD “Ferdie” is forecast to move generally northward over the West Philippine Sea. “Following a slight turn to the north-northwest tonight, this tropical depression is forecast to make landfall over Fujian Province in southeastern China between tomorrow morning and afternoon,” PAGASA said. […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Bong Revilla has tested positive for COVID-19. Revilla said apart from him, others from his household and personnel tested positive for coronavirus. The senator said they immediately isolated themselves following the results. His wife Lani, also the Bacoor mayor, and his children, however, tested negative. “Sa payo po ng aking doktor ay itutuloy ko ngayon ang aking quarantine, but will be under observation,” he said, noting that he was “okay.” He […]
(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country surged to 129,913 on Sunday, Aug. 9, after the Department of Health reported 3109 cases. This is the eleventh consecutive day over 3000 additional COVID-19 cases were reported in a single day. With the development, the Philippines so far retains the top spot on the list of countries in Southeast Asia with the most number of COVID-19 cases. Indonesia, which is in […]
(Eagle News)–Twenty-five more policemen tested positive for COVID-19, the Philippine National Police said on Saturday night. With the development, the number of COVID-19 cases in the PNP rises to 2459. Fifteen more recoveries were reported, bringing the total to 1494. No additional deaths were reported, which means the number remains at 12. Suspect cases were at 2584, while probable cases were at 875. The Philippines has so far breached the 126000 mark in COVID-19 cases, […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine government has recently repatriated over 100 overseas Filipinos from South Korea amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. According to the DFA, the 143 land-based and sea-based Overseas Filipino Workers joined the Asiana Airlines OZ 703 special flight arranged by the Philippine embassy from Incheon to Manila for August 5. Before the OFWs’ departure, embassy officials met with them at Incheon Airport and walked them through the health protocols […]
