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Alert level 3 raised over Taal following “nearly continuous phreatomagmatic activity”

PHIVOLCS “strongly recommends” evacuation from high-risk barangays of Bilibinwang, Banyaga, others (Eagle News) — The alert level over Taal has been raised to 3 following what the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said was “nearly continuous phreatomagmatic activity that generated plumes 1500 m accompanied by volcanic earthquake and infrasound signals.” According to PHIVOLCS, the phreatomagmatic activity followed a “short-lived phreatomagmatic burst.” With the raising of the alert level from alert level 2, PHIVOLCS said […]

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PCG notes increasing presence of Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed the increasing presence of Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales, over which China has also staked its claim. According to PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Artemio M Abu, the 45 Filipino fishing boats conducting fishing activities from February 28 to March 5 was a significant milestone in maritime security and maritime safety. “Seeing more Filipino fishing boats in Bajo de Masinloc is proof of our intensified […]

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PHL urges Russia, Ukraine to abide by International Court of Justice’s March 16 decision

(Eagle News) — The Philippines urged Russia and Ukraine to abide by the decision of the International Court of Justice, which reminded states “to act in conformity with their obligations under the United Nations Charter and other rules of international law” amid the ongoing violence in Ukraine. In a statement, the Philippines also “noted” the ICJ’s March 16 order that stems from Ukraine’s application for the initiation of proceedings against Russia following its military operations […]

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Comelec says over 6 million printed ballots for May 9 polls “quarantined” and had to be “set aside”

Commissioner Garcia says 6M ballots had to be set aside after at least one ballot from this batch had been detected to have “problems” Over 58.8 million ballots for May 9, 2022 polls already printed (Eagle News) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has put under “quarantine” over six million printed ballots which had to be “set aside” as part of a procedure whenever a ballot with “problems” had been detected. Comelec commissioner George Garcia […]

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Immigration bureau: 133,557 foreigners filed mandatory annual report this year

(Eagle News) — Over 100,000 foreigners filed their mandatory annual report with the Bureau of Immigration this year, the bureau said on Thursday, March 24. According to the bureau, the 133,557 who filed their report from January to March 1 were only slightly higher than the 130,148 aliens who filed their report in 2021. Jose Carlitos Licas, bureau alien registration chief, said the low number was expected as this year’s annual report coincided with the […]

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Lacson running as independent, resigns from Partido Reporma after party shifted support to Robredo

Partido Reporma president Alvarez says party had to change its standard bearer after Lacson’s poor showing in surveys (Eagle News) – Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson resigned on Thursday, March 24, from Partido Reporma and would be running as an independent presidential bet after his party supported Vice-President Leni Robredo, instead of him, as its standard bearer. This surprising twist of events happened less than two months before the May 9, 2022 elections. The Partido […]

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Czech Republic envoy visits New Era University; expresses hope for future collaboration on education, culture

  By Meliza Maluntag Contributor (Eagle News) — After two years of lockdown due to the Covid pandemic, New Era University (NEU) in Quezon City received a courtesy visit from the ambassador of the Czech Republic, Her Excellency Jana Šedivá, the first ever European envoy to visit the school. Ambassador Šedivá said she was honored and happy to visit NEU which she had heard so much about, even before the pandemic. “I would like to […]

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COVID-19 vaccination certificates of Iran, Panama, Bulgaria now recognized in PHL

(Eagle News) — The Philippines now recognizes the COVID-19 vaccination certificates of Bulgaria, Panama and Iran. According to acting Palace spokesperson Martin Andanar, this was after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the certificates “for purposes of arrival quarantine protocols, as well as for interzonal/intrazonal movement.” Andanar said the three countries were an addition to the other countries, territories and jurisdictions whose proofs of vaccination have already been approved […]

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Following completion of MRT-3 rehabilitation, President Duterte announces free MRT-3 rides from March 28 to April 30

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has announced free Metro Rail Transit-3 rides from March 28 to April 30. The President made the announcement during a ceremony that marked the completion of the rail system’s massive rehabilitation. In a statement on Wednesday, March 23, the Department of Transportation said the DOTr Railway sector, the MRT-3 management, and its maintenance provider, Sumitomo-MHI-TESP completed the rehabilitation work last December 2021, two months ahead of schedule. The department […]

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Philippines allows foreign ownership of telcos, airlines

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines on Monday eased restrictions to allow foreign ownership of airline, telecommunications and shipping operators, as it seeks to boost jobs and spur activity in the virus-hit economy. The archipelago nation has long struggled to attract foreign money, as red-tape, corruption and political uncertainty scared off investors who instead pumped billions of dollars into neighbouring nations. The amendments to the 85-year-old Public Service Act are the latest effort to […]

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US, Philippines to hold their ‘largest-ever’ war games

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines and the United States will kick off the largest-ever joint military drills in the archipelago nation next week, US officials said Tuesday, showing off their strong defence ties in the face of growing Chinese assertiveness. Nearly 9,000 Filipino and American soldiers will take part in the 12-day war games on the main island of Luzon, which are usually an annual affair but were cancelled or curbed during the […]

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Pres. Duterte not yet ready to lift mask mandate, notes new Covid variant causing spike of cases in Israel

Tells Congress that remainder of Bayanihan 2 funds could still be used in case of another Covid wave in PHL   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said the public should continue wearing face masks amid the continuing threat of the still present Covid-19 pandemic. In his Talk to the People on Monday night, March 22, Duterte noted the possibility of another Covid-19 wave specially since a new coronavirus variant was found in Israel causing […]

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