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PAGASA: Typhoon “Kiko” undergoing “rapid intensification” over PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Kiko” is undergoing a period of “rapid intensification” over the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Wednesday, Sept. 8. According to PAGASA, while no tropical cyclone wind signal is currently in place, the same may be hoisted over several provinces in Northern Luzon, with higher wind signal levels possible over Extreme Northern Luzon, as “Kiko” moves west northwest. So far, “Kiko” is estimated at 1,175 […]

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Pasay Rep. Calixto tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Pasay Rep. Antonino Calixto has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Calixto, his mild case of COVID-19 was discovered after he sought medical attention on Monday due to a dry cough. He is in isolation. He said his close contacts, including his immediate family members, have undergone swab tests but tested negative for COVID-19. They will, however,  stay at home for 14 days as advised by the doctors. “Those working in his […]

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Signal No. 2 still raised over parts of Luzon as “Jolina” nears landfall over Lobo-San Juan area in Batangas

(Eagle News) — Tropical cyclone wind signals remain hoisted over several areas in the country as Severe Tropical Storm nears landfall over the Lobo-San Juan area in Batangas. In its 8 a.m. bulletin,  the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under Signal No. 2 with the center of Severe Tropical Storm “Jolina”  estimated over the coastal waters of San Juan of that province, and  forecast to make landfall within […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Wednesday, September 8

(Eagle News) — Some local government units and schools suspended classes and government work scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 8, as Severe Tropical Storm “Jolina” continues to bring inclement weather. The following areas have suspended classes: Antipolo, Rizal – classes in all levels, public and private Batangas – classes in all levels; government work Cavite – classes in all levels Laguna – classes in all levels; government work Las Pinas City, Metro Manila – preschool to senior […]

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Palace: Metro Manila to remain under MECQ

Pilot implementation of GCQ with alert level system deferred, Roque says (Eagle News) — Metro Manila will remain under a modified enhanced community quarantine until Sept. 15 or until the pilot general community quarantine with an alert level system is implemented, “whichever comes first,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Roque made the statement as he announced the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) deferred the pilot implementation […]

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Severe Tropical Storm “Jolina” further weakens as it moves over Sibuyan Sea

Parts of Luzon, Visayas under storm signals (Eagle News) — “Jolina,” now a severe tropical storm, has further weakened as it moved over the Sibuyan Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Signal No. 2, however, is still raised over the following areas in Luzon, with the center of the severe tropical storm estimated 60 km west northwest of Masbate City, Masbate or 90 km east of Romblon, Romblon: The central […]

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DOH reports 18,012 more COVID-19 cases; PHL COVID-19 tally now at 2,121,308

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climbed to 2,121,308 after the Department of Health reported 18,012 additional cases. According to DOH data, of the total cases, 92 percent were mild, 3.4 percent asymptomatic, 0.7 percent critical, 1.4 percent severe, and 2.49 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1,928,173, including the additional 18945 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 34,498 with the addition of 161 deaths. Earlier, the DOH said all areas […]

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Interview with PHL Medical Assn. president on situation of hospitals, medical frontliners amid rising Delta cases

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4bbnuhnu1c   (Eagle News) – Balitalakayan interviews Dr. Benny Atienza, president of Philippine Medical Association (PMA) who stressed the importance of the public observing the minimum health protocols amid the continuing rise in Delta cases. He also explained the difficult situation that health and medical frontliners face amid rising Delta cases where almost all hospitals are full. Even non-COVID patients who are being treated in the hospitals are also affected by infections, Atienza said in […]

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Inflation accelerates to 4.9 percent in August

(Eagle News) — Inflation accelerated to 4.9 percent in August, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Tuesday, Sept. 7. According to the PSA, this was the highest inflation reported since January 2019. In July, inflation was pegged at 4.0 percent. According to the PSA, the uptrend in the country’s inflation was brought about by the higher annual increment in the index of the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic beverages. From from 4.9 percent in July 2021, […]

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Classes suspended in some areas due to Typhoon “Jolina”

(Eagle News) — Classes on Tuesday, September 7, were  suspended in some areas due to Typhoon “Jolina.” The following are covered by the suspension, based on the announcements of their respective  local governments: Albay: all levels, public and private Tacloban City: all levels, public and private Eastern Samar: all levels, public and private Northern Samar: all levels, public and private The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Jolina” is so far heading towards […]

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Cancelled flights on Tuesday, Sept. 7

(Eagle News) –Several flights scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 7, have been cancelled due to the inclement weather. According to the Manila International Airport Authority, the following flights have been cancelled: (2P) PAL Express 2P 2981/2982 Manila-Tacloban-Manila MIAA advised passengers to coordinate with their airlines and confirm their flights first prior to the scheduled travel. Unless cancelled, the following flights have been scheduled for this day: The travel ban on India and nine other countries has […]

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PAGASA: Typhoon “Jolina” expected to make landfall in vicinity of Masbate within 12 hours

(Eagle News) — Several areas remain under a tropical cyclone wind signal as Typhoon “Jolina”  continues to move towards Masbate. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under Signal No. 3 with “Jolina” estimated  over the coastal waters of Almagro, Samar, where it made landfall earlier today at 6:30 a.m: LUZON The northern and eastern portions of Masbate (Pio V. Corpuz, Palanas, Cataingan, Placer, Dimasalang, Uson, Cawayan, Esperanza, […]

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