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LPA east of Cagayan now Tropical Depression “Dindo”

Rains expected in parts of PHL as southwest monsoon enhances another tropical depression outside PAR (Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Cagayan has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, no tropical cyclone warning signals are raised because of TD “Dindo,” which was last seen  8 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL breach 93,000 mark with 4,063 cases reported today

DOH reports 40 deaths, 165 recoveries on same day (Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country breached the 93000 mark on Friday, July 31, after the Department of Health reported 4063 cases on the same day. Of the 93,354 total cases, 26153 were active cases. Of these, 87.8 percent were mild cases, 10 percent asymptomatic, 1.3 percent severe and 0.9 percent critical. The 4063 newly-announced cases were from tests […]

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PCG Commandant Ursabia promoted to admiral

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has promoted Philippine Coast Guard  Commandant George Ursabia Jr.  to admiral. Ursabia, who was vice admiral before the promotion, now has the highest rank of a PCG commissioned officer with the approval based on the recommendation of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade. The promotion is effective July 6, but Ursabia’s formal oath-taking at the Malacañang Palace is pending. Ursabia is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy’s “Hinirang” Class of 1987. He  […]

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Customs bureau seizes P4.5 million worth of shabu hidden in chocolate wafer cans

(Eagle News)–The Customs bureau has seized P4.5 million worth of shabu hidden  in chocolate wafer cans in a warehouse. In a statement, the BOC said the  640 grams of illegal drugs  were discovered on July 22 in a shipment from Las Vegas, Nevada that was consigned to a Hagonoy, Bulacan resident. The shipment–which had been declared as presents–was sitting in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport warehouse waiting to be claimed. According to the bureau, Customs […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL breach 89,000 mark with 3954 cases reported

Over 38,000 recoveries reported in one day (Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country breached the 89,000 mark on Thursday, July 30, after the Department of Health reported 3954 cases on the same day. According to the DOH, recoveries also rose to 65064 with the 38075 reported today. The DOH said the “enhanced data reconciliation efforts with local governments” has led to the spike in both confirmed cases and […]

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Southwest monsoon to bring rains across PHL

(Eagle News) — Rains are expected across the country today, July 30, due to the southwest monsoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms in particular are expected over Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan group of Islands, Isabela, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Aurora, Palawan and Mindoro Provinces. Metro Manila, the rest of Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest of Cagayan Valley, the rest of Central Luzon, CALABARZON, […]

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Former Dinagat Islands Rep. Ecleo nabbed in Pampanga

(Eagle News)–Former Dinagat Rep. Ruben Ecleo Jr. has been arrested. Authorities nabbed Ecleo, who had been convicted of parricide and of graft and corruption over several anomalous projects when he was mayor of San Jose, near Beverly Golf in San Fernando, Pampanga. Also arrested was his driver Benjie Fernan who will be charged with obstruction of justice. Police seized a vehicle registered under the name Marcos Macapagal Garcia, allegedly Ecleo’s alias. Also seized were over […]

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SC: No work in all courts nationwide on Friday, July 31, but signing of Roll of Attorneys to continue

(Eagle News) — There will be no work in all courts nationwide on Friday, July 31, but the signing of Roll of Attorneys will continue. The Supreme Court made the announcement in a Tweet on Thursday, July 30. According to the SC, the suspension of work was in view of July 31 being declared a regular holiday by President Rodrigo Duterte. A separate notice from the Office of the Bar Confidant said the signing of […]

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LTO further extends validity of registration of motor vehicles

(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Office has further extended the validity of the registration of motor vehicles amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the LTO said for motor vehicles with plate numbers ending in 6 or those scheduled for registration renewal in June in all areas other than the National Capital Region (NCR), Laguna, Cebu, and Region III, registration validity is extended for thirty  days from June 30. “Thus, no penalty shall be […]

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Western Mindanao Command chief Sobejana is incoming Army commanding general

(Eagle News) –Western Mindanao Command chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana is the incoming Philippine Army commanding general. Sobejana will replace Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, who is slated to succeed outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief Felimon Santos Jr. on Aug. 3. Santos will reach the mandatory age of retirement of 56 on the same day. Sobejana was a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1987. He received the Medal of Valor, the […]

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Army commanding general Gilbert Gapay is next AFP chief of staff

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Lt. General Gilbert Gapay as the country’s next Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff. In a letter to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, President Duterte said Gapay will assume the helm of the AFP on Aug. 3. He will replace General Felimon Santos Jr., who is slated to reach the mandatory age of retirement of 56. Santos and the AFP Board of Generals had recommended Gapay to […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 85,486 with 1874 newly-announced cases

(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country breached the 85,000 mark on Wednesday, July 29, after the Department of Health reported 1874 cases on the same day. The DOH said of the 85486 total COVID-19 cases, 56528 were active cases. Of the active cases, 90.1 percent were mild, 9 percent asymptomatic, 0.5 percent severe, and 0.4 percent critical. The 1874 newly-announced COVID-19 cases were from tests done by 83 […]

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