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(Eagle News)–The Department of Finance gave the assurance the Philippines has enough resources for a “drawn-out struggle” against COVID-19 despite the 9 percent contraction of the economy in the first quarter. “We are not alone in our struggles, although the unique fiscal and macroeconomic strengths with which we entered 2020 will continue to provide us with solid footing as we confront our economic challenges,” Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez said, as he pointed out the experiences […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has destroyed around P500 million worth of fake goods. In a statement, the bureau said personnel at the Port of Manila did the crushing and shredding at the RCU Waste Management Facility in Valenzuela City. The condemnation proceeding, it said, was done in accordance with Section 1146 of RA 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. The event was witnessed by Port of Manila District Collector Michael Angelo Vargas, […]
(Eagle News)–“Enteng” has intensified into a tropical storm. In its recent bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said TS “Enteng” was estimated 545 kilometers east northeast of Calayan, Cagayan or 445 km east northeast of Basco, Batanes packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. “Enteng” is moving northwards at 30 kph, and is forecast to move near or over the […]
(Eagle News) — Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim has passed away, his grandson said on Saturday, Aug. 8. “Paalam at maraming salamat lolo, tatay , idol , dirty harry , katapat Mayor ALFREDO LIM,” Paul dela Cruz said in a Facebook post. Lim was 90 years old. Earlier, Lim’s former chief of staff, Ric de Guzman, denied reports the former mayor had died after being hospitalized due to COVID-19. He had said Lim was “making […]
May be unable to attend next Senate hearing (Eagle News) — PhilHealth chief Ricardo Morales and another high-ranking official may not be able attend the next Senate hearing on alleged anomalies in the state insurer as they disclosed their respective medical conditions. Apart from Morales, 67, who was reportedly advised by his doctor to take a leave of absence as he continues his chemotherapy for lymphoma, Arnel de Jesus, PhilHealth’s executive vice president and chief […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Health on Saturday, Aug. 8, reported an additional 4226 COVID-19 cases in the country, marking the tenth consecutive day the agency reports over 3000 additional COVID-19 cases. With the development, total COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 126,885. According to the DOH, the newly-announced 4226 cases were from tests done by 82 out of 99 laboratories. Of these cases, 2669 came from Metro Manila, 285 from Laguna, 154 from Cavite, 125 […]
(Eagle News) — The number of Filipinos injured in the blast that ripped through Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday has risen to 42. The Department of Foreign Affairs said this was based on additional reports that came from the ground by day’s end on Friday. Based on the reports, Undersecretary Sarah Lou Arriola said the number of Filipinos missing has also risen to two. The number of fatalities remains at four. The DFA earlier announced around […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Aug. 8, called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to work together in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. In his message for the 53rd founding anniversary of the regional bloc, the President said that while “bouncing back from the pandemic appears to be a daunting task,” if “pursued with friends the burden is shared and transformed into an opportunity to create a more resilient Southeast Asian region.” […]
(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra will head the task force that will probe the allegations of corruption in PhilHealth. In a statement, Justice spokesperson Markk Perete said the task force, which President Rodrigo Duterte had ordered constituted, will have as members the Office of the Ombudsman, Commission on Audit, Civil Service Commission and the Office of the President. Perete said the National Bureau of Investigation and the Anti-Money Laundering Council, among other agencies, are also […]
(Eagle News)–Around 400 Filipinos from Lebanon are expected to be repatriated next week following Tuesday’s explosion in Beirut that left over 150 dead. The Department of Foreign Affairs said an Aug. 16 chartered flight also seeks to bring home the remains of the Filipinos who died in the blast, which also left at least 5000 injured. The DFA earlier said four Filipinos died in the blast and over 30 were hurt. “This chartered flight is […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has cautioned the public against “organized scammers” who it said put up fake bureau websites and email addresses to solicit money. In a statement, the bureau said the unscrupulous individuals claim to have communicated with individuals from the BOC who supposedly ask for the payment for the release of parcels or packages. “The BOC reiterates to the public that the official website of the Bureau of Customs is http://customs.gov.ph and […]
TD “Enteng” to bring moderate, heavy rains to Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas; to enhance southwest monsoon (Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Aurora has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the LPA, which became TD “Enteng” at 2 a.m. today, is estimated 510 km east of Baler or 445 km east of Casiguran, packing maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up […]
