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(Eagle News) — Congress convened as the National Board of Canvassers on Tuesday, May 24, in a bid to start the canvassing of votes in the presidential and vice presidential races. The Senate contingent composed of Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, and Senators Imee Marcos, Grace Poe, Nancy Binay, and Pia Cayetano was led by Senate President Vicente Sotto III. The House […]
(Eagle News) — Over 1,000 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from May 16 to May 22. According to the Department of Health, the 1,214 reported in the seven-day period translates to an average of 173 per day. The department said it also constitutes a 9.9 percent increase from the cases reported from May 9 to 15. According to the department, of the new cases, 14 were in severe or critical conditions. Six deaths, it […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine president-elect Ferdinand Marcos signalled his determination to adopt nuclear power Monday, May 23, holding talks with South Korea’s envoy on possibly reviving a mothballed $2.2 billion plant built during his father’s regime. The 620-megawatt Bataan Nuclear Power Plant was left dormant after the elder Marcos was toppled in 1986. In the run-up to the May 9 presidential election, Marcos Junior spoke about the need for nuclear power to address […]
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo gets five golds, becoming the PHL athlete with the most number of golds in 31st SEA Games Best SEA Games showing for PHL in events hosted outside the country (Eagle News) – The Philippines bagged 52 gold medals in the just-concluded 31st Southeast Asian Games, ranking 4th in the over-all medal tally with host country Vietnam leading the region with 205 gold medals. This is the best SEA Games gold […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation is eyeing full operations of the Metro Rail Transit-7 by 2023. According to Transportation Undersecretary Timothy Batan, partial operations of the line that runs from North Avenue, Quezon City, to San Jose del Monte, Bulacan are expected in 2022. “This will bring great convenience to our commuters since it will reduce travel time from San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, to North Avenue from two hours to 30 minutes,” […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — At least seven people were killed and scores plucked to safety in the Philippines Monday after a fire ripped through a ferry and forced passengers to jump overboard, coast guard and witnesses said. The blaze broke out on the Mercraft 2 at around 6:30 am (2230 GMT Sunday) as it carried 134 passengers and crew from Polillo Island to Real in Quezon province on the main island of Luzon. Seven people […]
(Eagle News)–A strong earthquake struck Batangas on Sunday, May 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake–initially pegged at a magnitude of 6.1—hit at 5:50 a.m. The epicenter was 21 kilometers northwest of Calatagan. The depth of focus was 132 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity: Intensity III- Quezon City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV- Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Intensity III- Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro; Malolos City, Bulacan […]
(Eagle News) – Malacanang expressed its condolences to the family and loved ones of veteran multi-awarded actress Susan Roces who died on Friday, May 20, at the age of 80. “We extend our deep condolences to the family, loved ones, close friends and colleagues on the passing of Jesusa Sonora Poe, more popularly known as Susan Roces,” the Palace said in a statement. Malacanang said the demise of Roces, considered the Queen of Philippine Movies, […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines has logged a case of the Omicron subvariant BA.4. According to the Department of Health, the Omicron BA.4, tagged as a variant of concern by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, was detected in a Filipino who flew in from the Middle East on May 4. The DOH said the positive result was based on a test conducted on the Filipino’s specimen on May 8. The Filipino, the DOH said, […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines has confirmed “long COVID” cases in the country. According to National Task Force Against COVID-19 adviser Dr. Ted Herbosa, doctors in hospitals have begun to observe these medium- to long-term COVID-19 effects in patients who recover from the virus. According to the World Health Organization, these effects include fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and breathlessness. Herbosa said patients with long COVID can also experience mental fogginess and heart inflammation. Authoritis said kidney issues were […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration has warned the public of what it said was a new online modus perpetrated by unscrupulous individuals who use the names of some of the bureau’s officials. In a statement, the bureau said that the scammer would pretend to be the Immigration bureau chief or another Immigration employee and send unsuspecting victims an email. In the email, the person would pretend to have difficulty sending money to a distressed friend […]
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) — Philippine hero Hidilyn Diaz won a second straight weightlifting gold at the SEA Games on Friday, calling it a first step towards the defence of her Olympic crown at Paris 2024. Facing off against five opponents in the women’s 55 kg category, the 31-year-old Tokyo Olympic champion easily beat most of them in Hanoi as she lifted a total weight of 206 kg. Although well short of the 224 kg […]
