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(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has advised the public to continue practising safety protocols as part of the “new normal,” noting that the Philippines could not afford a second or third wave of COVID-19 infections. The President in particular urged the public to wear a mask when going out of their houses, and to practise social distancing, as he announced some areas would remain under a lockdown after May 15. He did not specify, however, what […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has offered a P2-million reward for the killing of New People’s Army top commanders or information on their hideout. The President made the announcement as he railed against the rebel group, whose members he said were killing soldiers. “Kapag nakapatay kayo ng commander, nakaturo kayo saan natutulog iyong commander, sabihin niyo sa akin. P2 million (ang reward) ‘pag top commander,” Duterte said in a public address aired on Tuesday, May 12. […]
(Eagle News)–“Ambo” has maintained its strength as it moves slowly in a northwest direction. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of Monday evening, the center of Tropical Depression “Ambo” was estimated 300 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. PAGASA said the trough of “Ambo” will bring scattered light to moderate with at times heavy rainshowers during thunderstorms over Mindanao, and Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1 may be raised over […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Tuesday, May 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:33 a.m., had its epicenter 87 kilometers northeast of Baganga. It had a depth of 2 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) – More than 4,600 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have been released following the pilot testing of criminal case hearings via videoconferencing and the implementation of reduced bail, the Supreme Court (SC) announced on Monday, May 11. In a Twitter post, the SC’s Public Information Office (SC-PIO) said “4,683 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have since been released from April 30 to May 8 after Chief Justice Peralta issued Administrative Circulars on (a) […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 17 new confirmed COVID-19 cases involving overseas Filipinos, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2,195 as of Monday, May 11. The Department also reported 7 new deaths, recorded from the Americas, Europe, and Middle East, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related fatalities to 260. “Based on the reports received today, the DFA confirms that Europe and Middle East remains as the hotspots […]
(Eagle News) — The Senate on Monday, May 11, ratified the bicameral committee report creating the National Academy of Sports in the Philippines. A press release from the office of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, said if signed into law, the NAS will implement “a quality and enhanced secondary education program, with a special curriculum on sports.” The release said the academy’s main campus shall be […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, May 11, that fewer health workers are testing positive for COVID-19 in the past few days, owing to infection prevention and control measures. In a virtual presser, DOH spokesperson Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that as of latest data, 1,991 health workers were recorded to have contracted COVID-19. This includes 753 nurses, 628 physicians, 127 nursing assistants, 72 medical technologists, 39 radiologic technologists, and […]
(Eagle News) — A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bukidnon and Davao del Norte are under a yellow warning level, which means the expected rainfall amount is between 7.5 mm and 15 mm within one hour. Flooding is possible especially in low-lying areas and along river channels. Landslides in mountainous areas are possible. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rains are being experienced […]
(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has breached the 11000 mark after the Department of Health reported 292 more cases on Monday, May 11. The DOH said of the 292 new cases that brought the total to 11,086, 56 percent came from the National Capital Region, or 162 cases, 25 percent from Region 7, or 74 cases, and 19 percent from other areas, or 56 cases. Recoveries continued […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to decide on the fate of the enhanced community quarantine today, May 11. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President would make the decision on whether to lift, extend or modify the ECQ in selected areas, after a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. The ECQ is still in effect in Metro Manila and other areas up to May 15, […]
(Eagle News) — Over 100 barangay officials are being probed by the Philippine National Police over alleged irregularities in the distribution of cash aid under the government’s Social Amelioration Program. “Sa dami ng ating reklamong natanggap, 183 na ang iniimbestigahan ng ating kapulisan dahil may posibleng probable cause dito. Hindi titigil ang ating kapulisan sa pagdakip sa mga mandarambong na mga barangay official na siyang talagang virus ng lipunan,” Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said. Año […]
