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BOGO, Philippines (AFP) — Thousands of children in the Philippines were allowed to return to classrooms Monday for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, as a pilot re-opening of schools got under way. While nearly every country in the world has already partially or fully re-opened their schools to face-to-face learning, the Philippines has kept them closed since March 2020. Kindergarten teacher Zyrex Damayo said he was “a bit nervous” […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines has logged over 600 more cases of the highly contagious Delta variant, the Department of Health announced on Monday, Nov. 15. According to Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire, with the 630 additional cases, the total Delta variant cases in the country is now at 6,612. One Alpha variant case was logged from the 666 samples collected in March, September, October, and November, Vergeire said. She said based on recent data, […]
(Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced on Monday, Nov. 15, that he would be running for the Senate in next year’s elections, as he bid farewell to all government media staff thanking them for their support. He made his last appearance as Palace spokesperson on Monday, saying he would be returning to the political arena. “Babalik po tayo sa larangan ng pulitika. Babalik po sana tayo sa Kongreso ng Pilipinas, doon sa […]
(Eagle News) — Light Rail Transit Authority administrator Reynaldo Berroya has passed away, Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said on Monday, Nov. 15. Tugade did not say the cause of death. “On behalf of the entire staff, officers and sectors of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), and also of my own family, I convey my utmost condolonces and solicitude to the family and loved ones left behind by Gen Berroya,” he said. He lauded the retired […]
100 public schools, at least 20 private schools participating; health protocols assured (Eagle News) — The pilot implementation of the limited face-to-face classes in areas identified as low-risk for COVID-19 started today, Monday, November 15, with the participation of 100 public schools nationwide. On Wednesday, the Department of Education (DepEd) said it had formally listed the 100 public schools nationwide that will participate in the pilot implementation of the limited face-to-face classes. “All […]
Says he suspects Sara’s decision was influenced by Bongbong Marcos (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said on Sunday, Nov. 14, that he would be announcing his decision on whether he would run for vice-president or not in the “next few hours” as he talked of his disappointment that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, decided to run for vice-president, instead of running for the top post. In an exclusive interview of “Banat […]
(Eagle News) — Metro Manila will remain under a COVID-19 alert level 2 until the end of the month. According to the Palace, the following areas are also under alert level 2 from Nov. 15 until Nov. 30: Aklan Angeles City Antique Aurora Bacolod City Bataan Batangas Bohol Bukidnon Bulacan Cagayan de Oro City Camiguin Capiz Cavite Cebu City Cebu Province Davao City Davao del Norte Davao Occidental Davao del Sur Davao de Oro Davao […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,815,080 on Saturday, Nov. 14, after the Department of Health reported 1,997 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 29382 were active. Of these, 63.6 percent were mild, 5.6 percent asymptomatic, 4.3 percent critical, 10.1 percent severe, and 16.34 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 2,740,426 with the additional 1696 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 45272 with the addition […]
Go says he loves Pres. Duterte and will continue his programs as Duterte admin’s presidential bet (Eagle News) – Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go withdrew their respective candidacies as presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the ruling PDP-Laban party on Saturday, Nov. 13. President Rodrigo Duterte accompanied the two candidates when they filed their certificates withdrawing their candidacies with the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Later, Senator Go, filed his candidacy as […]
Presidential bet Bongbong Marcos’ party PFP issues resolution adopting Mayor Sara as its vice-presidential candidate (Eagle News) – Davao City mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Saturday, Nov. 13, filed her certificate of candidacy for vice-president under LAKAS-CMD. This was after the previous LAKAS-CMD vice-presidential bet Lyle Uy withdrew his certificate of candidacy for the 2022 national elections. Lawyer Reynold Munsayac filed the COC on behalf of the Davao City mayor on Saturday with the Commission on […]
(Eagle News) — The number of detected COVID-19 cases in the police force has risen to 42077. This was after 14 cases were added to the total, according to PNP data released on Saturday, Nov. 13. The PNP data said of the total cases, 187 are active. Recoveries are at 41765 with the addition of 37 recoveries. The PNP COVID-19 death toll is at 125, with no additional deaths reported. The PNP has said a […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines has included Faroe Islands and the Netherlands in its “red” list due to the COVID-19 situation there, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. With their inclusion, the Bureau of Immigration said those coming from those two places, or have been there in the last 14 days prior to arrival, are barred from entering the Philippines from November 16 until November 30. Filipinos coming from the archipelago and the European country may […]
