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(Eagle News)–The franchise of ABS-CBN will expire in May, not March, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Monday, Feb. 24. According to Guevarra, this was because based on records, Republic Act No. 7966, the law that granted the company the license to operate for 25 years, was published on April 19, 1995. He said the law, although enacted on March 30, 1995, provides itself that it would become effective 15 days after the date of […]
(Eagle News)–Ten more Filipinos on board the Diamond Princess have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Health Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said this brings the number of Filipinos infected on the cruise ship to 59. Of this number, two have recovered and five are expected to be discharged. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said the repatriation of Filipinos on board would take place on Tuesday. This was two days after the initial schedule […]
(Eagle News)–The Senate committee on public services on Monday, Feb. 24, kicked off its hearings on ABS-CBN’s franchise, which is set to expire on March 30. The panel led by Senator Grace Poe began the hearings even if the House of Representatives has yet to start its own hearings on the same. The House has slammed the Senate’s move as “unconstitutional,” but at least two senators have argued the Senate could conduct the hearings. Senator […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine government has not imposed a travel ban on South Korea but has urged Filipinos to “delay non-essential travel” there as novel coronavirus cases reached over 600, one of the highest outside China. In an advisory, the Department of Foreign Affairs said it was “closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Filipino community in ensuring the safety” of Filipinos there. So far, one Filipino tested positive for COVID-19. According to the DFA, all […]
(Eagle News)–An alert level 2 remains hoisted over Taal. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by a weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 to 100 meters high. The Taal Volcano Network also recorded 32 volcanic earthquakes that are associated with “rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani on Monday, Feb. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 8:23 a.m., had its epicenter 36 kilometers southeast of Gian. Depth of focus was 14 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II- Alabel, Sarangani Intensity I- Kidapawan City; Tupi, South Cotabato; Malungon, Sarangani No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the provinces of Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with light rains as the northeast monsoon affects Luzon. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Visayas and Mindanao, PAGASA said, woll have partly cloudy to […]
(Eagle News)–A Filipino in Singapore has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a Foreign Affairs official announced on Sunday, Feb. 23. Undersecretary Brigido Dulay said the Filipino is now isolated in the National Centre for Infectious Diseases. Dulay said the Philippine Embassy in Singapore is in close contact with their counterparts to monitor the condition of the Filipino, the Philippines’ first confirmed COVID-19 case in Singapore. At least 80 people have tested positive for COVID-19 […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace has conveyed its condolences to Vice President Leni Robredo for the passing of her mother on Saturday, Feb. 22. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo noted that Salvacion Gerona was a “selfless and dedicated teacher who molded countless of young minds across the generation.” Gerona was a an English professor at the Universidad de Santa Isabel in Naga. “We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Vice President Ma. Leonor ‘Leni’ […]
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon continues to affect Luzon and Visayas today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Eastern Visayas and the provinces of Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with light rains as a result. PAGASA said Metro Manila, and the rest of Luzon and Visayas will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Mindanao, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy […]
(Eagle News)–The Filipinos on board the Diamond Princess will be repatriated on Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said. Locsin made the announcement in a Tweet on Sunday, Feb. 23. The new schedule of the repatriation is two days after the original schedule on Sunday. The Department of Health said the repatriation had to be rescheduled so the tests on the over 400 Filipinos who wish to return could be completed. The Department of […]
(Eagle News)–Three EDSA decongestion projects may be completed by the end of this year. Public Works Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, in-charge of the Unified Project Management Office Operations and Technical Services, said this was after the Department of Public Works and Highways secured a commitment to fast-track the construction of Bonifacio Global City-Ortigas Center Link Road, Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge, and Binondo-Intramuros Bridge from contractors and consultants. The P5.7-billion Bonifacio Global City-Ortigas Center Link Road Project is […]
