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NTC: ABS-CBN petition vs shutdown order “improper,” “premature”

(Eagle News) — ABS-CBN’s petition for certiorari and prohibition is improper because the National Telecommunications Commission’s issuance of a cease and desist order stopping several of its radio and television operations was merely an administrative act, the NTC said. In its comment to ABS-CBN’s petition for certiorari and prohibition against the shutdown order, the commission added that  the filing of the ABS-CBN petition was not the proper recourse since such a petition is available under […]

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QC gov’t places 2 “densely populated areas” under special concern lockdown

Looks to extend lockdown in 11 other areas (Eagle News)–The Quezon City government has placed two densely populated areas under a special concern lockdown, and is looking to extend the same in 11 other areas. In a statement, the local government said Assistant City Administrator for Operations Alberto Kimpo identified the two additional areas as Certeza Compound in Barangay Culiat and Alley 2 Homart Road in Barangay Baesa in a letter to  Department of the […]

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President Duterte: “Useless” to talk about opening of classes without COVID-19 vaccine

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte early Tuesday, May 26, said it was “useless” to talk about the opening of classes without a vaccine against COVID-19. “Mga bata, ‘wag muna. ‘Yang opening ng classes, that’s a, I will not allow the opening of classes na magdikit dikit ‘yang mga bata,” the President said. “Bahala na hindi makatapos,” he said. He said if there was a vaccine, though, “okay na.” Earlier, the Department of Education said classes would […]

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President Duterte defends Health Secretary Duque

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte came to the defense of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III following allegations of the procurement of overpriced equipment for the testing of COVID-19. The President defended Duque in a public address late Monday, May 25, that went on to the early hours of Tuesday, May 26. “I gave him (Duque) the instruction and I admit it in public now. Sabi ko sa kaniya, ‘Do everything you can. I do not care […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, May 26

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Tuesday, May 26: All flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, Cebu Pacific said its  flights remain cancelled until May 31 in view of the modified enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila. MIAA earlier announced all flight operations will be concentrated at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in a bid to reduce […]

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JBC opens applications for SC, CA positions; online public interview of applicants set on May 28

(Eagle News) – The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) announced the opening of applications for the Supreme Court (SC) and Court of Appeals (CA), with an online public interview of applicants set on Thursday, May 28. In an announcement, the JBC said the opening of applications is for the position of SC Associate Justice Jose C. Reyes Jr., who will be retiring in September 2020, as well as the position vacated by CA Presiding Justice […]

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EU launches first online film festival, online concert for Viva Europa 2020

(Eagle News) — The European Union (EU) Delegation in the Philippines will make available to the public 20 multi-awarded full and short films as part of this year’s Viva Europa cultural showcase. “The EU Delegation presents its first EUFFestival- online film festival with 11 European multi-awarded full and 8 short films to the Filipino audience”, the EU said in a statement. The films are available for free, subtitled in English, and will be available via […]

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295 Filipinos repatriated from Cayman Islands: DFA

(Eagle News) – Nearly 300 overseas Filipino workers and their families arrived from the Cayman Islands and London at noontime on Monday, May 25, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported. The repatriates, composed of 287 Filipinos from Grand Cayman and eight from London, arrived via an “airbridge” flight organized by the Cayman Islands local government, the DFA said in a statement. “The Manila airbridge flight is but a demonstration of the close Philippine-UK bilateral […]

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PNP to initiate consultative dialogues with religious groups on health protocols

(Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is initiating consultative dialogues with leaders of the country’s religious groups to discuss health protocols amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. “I am sending out instructions to all commanders in all levels to talk to the different religious groups and orient them on the restrictions of MECQ, GCQ and MGCQ especially on mass gatherings,” PNP Chief Archie Gamboa said in a statement. Gamboa is positive that cooperation […]

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COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos breach 2,600 mark; 34 new deaths reported from Middle East

(Eagle News) – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 94 new confirmed COVID-19 cases involving overseas Filipinos, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2,617 as of Monday, May 25. Thirty four (34) new fatalities were also recorded from the Middle East region, bringing to 328 the total number of COVID-19 related deaths among overseas Filipinos. Meanwhile, 10 new recoveries were recorded as well, from Europe and Middle East, with the total now […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL climb to 14319; recoveries reach 3323

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country climbed to 14319 on Monday, May 25, with the addition of 284 cases. According to the Department of Health, of the new cases, 60 percent or 171 cases came from Metro Manila; 25 percent or 70 cases from Region 7; and 15 percent or 43 cases from other areas. Recoveries rose to 3323 with the 74 new ones. The death toll stands at 873, […]

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Caloocan gov’t extends total lockdown of Barangay 12 to May 30

(Eagle News)–The lockdown of Barangay 12 in Caloocan City has been extended to May 30. In a Facebook post, Caloocan Mayor Oscar Malapitan said the extension was due to the continued rise in the number of COVID-19 cases there. Based on latest data, the barangay has 49 cases, which means it has the most cases in the city so far. The lockdown, which was imposed on May 17, was supposed to be lifted on May […]

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