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“Ambo,” now a typhoon, to make landfall over N. Samar tonight; may further intensify prior to landfall

Signal No. 3 hoisted over N. Samar, other areas (Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 has been hoisted over parts of the country as “Ambo,” now a typhoon, further intensifies and moved closer to Northern Samar on Thursday, May 14. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Northern Samar; the northern portion of Eastern Samar particularly Jipapad, Arteche, Maslog, Dolores, Oras, San Policarpio, Can-avid, Taft; and the northern portion of Samar, or Calbayog City, Sta. […]

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the Philippine National Police (PNP) said that crime incidents dropped from 8,284 incidents from January to March of this year, down to 3,220 incidents on the past 55 days of ECQ. (Courtesy: PNP)

PNP reports 61% crime reduction rate nationwide under ECQ

(Eagle News) – Crime incidents in the country dipped 61% during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period, with Luzon registering the biggest reduction in the number of cases. In a statement, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said that crime incidents dropped from 8,284 incidents from January to March of this year, down to 3,220 incidents on the past 55 days of ECQ. “This crime trend is more noticeable in Luzon that posted a 66% drop, […]

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DepEd assures schools would follow IATF guidelines, minimum health standards

(Eagle News) – The Department of Education said that it would follow guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) and the Department of Health (DOH) once the new school year starts on August 24. Education Secretary Leonor Briones tried to assure parents of learners that they should not worry about this new school year as the DepEd and all schools will observe minimum standards set by the IATF for schools […]

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COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos rise to 2,310; recoveries breach 700 mark

(Eagle News) – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 77 new confirmed COVID-19 cases involving overseas Filipinos, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2,310 as of Wednesday, May 13. The Department also reported 8 new deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related fatalities to 269. Seventy seven (77) new recoveries were also recorded, mostly in the Asia and Pacific and Europe regions, with the total now at 757. “[T]he daily rate […]

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PNP to investigate alleged violation of quarantine protocols during NCRPO gathering

(Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged violation of quarantine protocols during a recent gathering at the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). In a statement, the PNP said the Inspector General of the PNP’s Internal Affairs Service has been instructed by PNP Chief Archie Gamboa to initiate a formal inquiry into the incident. It referred to media reports on a recent gathering at the NCRPO, where […]

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Gov’t offices to have work-from-home arrangements, skeletal workforce in modified ECQ areas

(Eagle News) — There is work for government offices in areas under a modified enhanced community quarantine after May 15. But according to a presentation on the transition from an enhanced community quarantine to a general community quarantine on Wednesday, May 13, only a skeletal force may be deployed in each office, while the others work from home. In areas under a general community quarantine, government offices may implement alternative work arrangements such as the […]

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“Ambo” intensifies into severe tropical storm; more areas under Signal No. 1

(Eagle News)–More areas are under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 as “Ambo” intensified into a severe tropical storm on Wednesday, May 13. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Sorsogon, Ticao Island, Catanduanes, and the southern portion of Albay particularly Oas, Tabaco, Ligao City, Pio Duran, Guinobatan, Malilipot, Jovellar, Camalig, Santo Domingo, Bacacay, Rapu-rapu, Daraga, Legazpi, Manito are under the storm signal. Signal No. 1 is also hoisted over Northern Samar, in […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL climb to 11618; 2251 recoveries recorded

(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country rose to 11618 on Wednesday, May 13, after the Department of Health reported 268 new cases. The DOH said of the new cases, 61 percent or 165 cases came from the National Capital Region; 22 percent or 58 cases from Region 7; and 17 percent or 45 cases from other areas. The country registered its most number of single-day recoveries at 145, […]

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Still no public transport in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine

(Eagle News) — Public transportation is still not allowed in areas under a modified enhanced community quarantine. According to a presentation on the transition from an enhanced community quarantine to a general community quarantine on Wednesday, May 13, only shuttles will be allowed to ply the roads. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the shuttles are for ferrying the employees of companies which have been allowed to resume operations under the MECQ starting May 16. Personal […]

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LIST: Businesses allowed to operate in modified enhanced community quarantine areas

(Eagle News) — Salons, gyms and cinemas are still not allowed to operate in areas under a modified enhanced community quarantine. According to a presentation on the transition from an enhanced community quarantine to a general community quarantine on Wednesday, May 13, apart from these, libraries,  museums and cultural centers are not allowed to resume operations. Travel agencies, and businesses for personal care services such as massage parlors and facial care shops will have to […]

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More areas under Signal no. 1 as “Ambo” approaches E. Visayas-Bicol area

(Eagle News)–More areas are now under a tropical cyclone wind signal number 1 as Tropical Storm “Ambo” approaches the Eastern Visayas-Bicol Region area. In his 11 a.m. update, weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said the towns of Calbayog, Sta. Margarita, Gandara, Matuginao, Pagsanghan, San Jorge, San Jose de Buan, Tarangnan, Catbalogan city, Jiabong, Motiong, San Sebastian, Paranas and Hinabangan in the northern portion of Samar; and Jipapad, Arteche, Maslog, Oras, San Policarpio, Dolores, Can-Avid, Taft, Sulat […]

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Cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu want to remain under ECQ

(Eagle News)–The cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu Lapu have asked the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases they be allowed to remain under an enhanced community quarantine. A joint statement  from Mandaue Mayor Jonas Cortes, Cebu City Edgardo Labella and Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan said while easing restrictions would mean a “semblance of normalcy,” it would “not be logical” since based on initial estimates, approximately 90 percent of cases […]

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