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Hospital situation already “very worrisome” as increasing number of hospital staff placed on quarantine due to COVID, notes NTF deputy chief implementer Dizon President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) core members prior to his talk to the people at the Arcadia Active Lifestyle Center in Matina, Davao City on September 22, 2021. ARMAN BAYLON/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte […]
(Eagle News) – An official of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advised the public to exercise due diligence when transacting with crypto or online platforms, including those involving play-to-earn platforms such as Axie Infinity. SEC Commissioner Kelvin Lee said Axie Infinity for instance did not register as a business entity here in the country with the SEC, nor did it register to conduct investment solicitation. “Base po sa verification ng records po namin […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2453328 after the Department of Health reported 18659 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 175324 are active. Recoveries rose to 2240599 with the addition of 9088 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is at 37405, with no additional deaths reported due to technical issues in COVIDKaya, the DOH data platform. According to DOH data, the country’s intensive care unit beds for COVID-19 patients […]
Palace welcomes results (Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, Sept. 24, welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s net satisfaction rating in the latest Social Weather Stations survey, saying it was also way ahead of his predecessors’ before they stepped down from office. In SWS’ June poll, 75% of respondents said they were “very/somewhat satisfied” with President Duterte’s performance, while 13% said they were “very/somewhat dissatisfied.” Twelve percent, the SWS said, were undecided. President Duterte’s resulting net […]
Ilocos Norte under GCQ from MECQ (Eagle News) — Abra, Baguio City and Bohol under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions starting today, Friday, Sept. 24 until the end of the month. This was announced by Malacanang citing the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force. Abra and Baguio City were initially under GCQ while Bohol was initially under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ). Ilocos Norte, on the other hand, shall be de-escalated from Modified […]
“Mindulle” to be called “Lannie” once it enters PAR on Sunday or Monday, PAGASA says (Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said “Mindulle” (international name) is expected to enter PAR on Sunday, Sept. 26, or Monday, Sept. 27. Once inside PAR, the tropical storm will be called “Lannie.” PAGASA said so far, “Mindulle” is estimated 1,995 kilometers east […]
Expected vaccine supplies can be used to vaccinate up to 12 million children, says vaccine czar (Eagle News) – The Philippine government might just open vaccination for children aged 12 to 17 years old by mid-October as the country receives more supplies of vaccines. This was raised by National Task Force Against COVID-19 chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., during the Sept. 22 Talk to the People of President Rodrigo Duterte. “We are proposing […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on Wednesday, Sept 22, an act taxing Philippine Gaming Offshore Operations (POGOs). Malacanang announced this today, Thursday, Sept. 23, saying this was part of the Philippine government’s regulation of all kinds of gambling. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Republic Act 11590, which taxes POGOs, allocates 60 percent of total revenue collected from gaming tax imposed on offshore gambling to be be allocated for the implementation […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,434,753 after the Department of Health reported 17,411 additional cases. The DOH said 77 duplicates were removed from the total case count. Of the total cases, it said 165,790 were active. Of these, 92.1 percent were mild, 3.1 percent asymptomatic, 0.7 percent critical, 1.5 percent severe, and 2.73 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 2,231,558 with the addition of 14,090 recoveries. The DOH said 88 […]
Herd immunity target in NCR close to being achieved as more are vaccinated (Eagle News) – Almost 70 percent of the target population in Metro Manila has already been fully vaccinated which means it is near the target of possible herd immunity for the population in the country’s capital region. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in his regular press briefing on Thursday, Sept. 23, announced the latest data that those fully vaccinated in the National […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police on Thursday, Sept. 23, announced the promotion of five senior police officials. In a statement, the PNP said Police Major General Omega Jireh D Fidel, the Director for Investigation and Detective Management, and Police Major General Felipe R Natividad, the Director of the Special Action Force received their second star after President Rodrigo Duterte gave his approval. Meanwhile, the following were promoted to the rank of Police Brigadier […]
(Eagle News) — Over 1,000 Bureau of Immigration personnel have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the bureau said on Thursday, Sept. 23. According to Immigration chief Jaime Morente, the 1875 employees were inoculated in both the agency’s vaccination drive and through local government units. “We’ve had vaccination drives in our head office, catering to those in the National Capital Region. Those assigned in provincial offices have partnered with local government units for their vaccine,” Bureau Deputy […]
