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DOH: 1 of 11 local Delta cases was fully vaccinated, while rest were not including a 14-year old

  (Eagle News) – The Department of Health confirmed that at least one of the 11 local cases of the Delta variant has been fully vaccinated, while two were aged 18 and below. Health Director Alethea de Guzman of the DOH Epidemiology Bureau said that one of the 11 local Delta variant cases had already been fully vaccinated, while the rest either did not yet get jab or did not get the full two doses. […]

DFA repatriates over 300 Filipinos from UAE over the weekend

Total number of Filipinos repatriated from Middle Eastern country since start of COVID-19 pandemic now at 3,000 (Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs repatriated over 300 distressed overseas Filipinos from the United Arab Emirates over the weekend, bringing the total of repatriates from that country since the start of the pandemic to 3,000. According to the DFA, the 350 overseas Filipinos included 112 pregnant Filipinos and 12 persons with disabilities. They arrived in […]

Taguig City confirms it has 1 local Delta variant case

    (Eagle News) – Taguig City confirmed that it has one local case of the Delta variant. In its Facebook page, the city’s Safe City Task Force Head, Atty. Clarence Santos, said that they found 73 various COVID-19 virus variants in the city, and one of these was the Delta variant. The other variant cases detected were 26 Alpha variant cases (previously known as the UK variant), and 46 Beta variant cases (previously known […]

“Fabian” intensifies into severe tropical storm

(Eagle News) — “Fabian” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while “Fabian” is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall into the country, it, together with the tropical storm outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility, is expected to continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. As a result, Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan will have monsoon rains in the next 24 hours. According to […]

PCG drives away Chinese Navy warship spotted in Palawan

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard drove away a Chinese Navy warship spotted in Marie Louise Bank in Palawan. In a statement on Monday, July 19, the PCG said BRP Cabra saw the warship bearing the Chinese flag 147 nautical miles from the El Nido shoreline last week. The PCG vessel issued a radio challenge and approached the foreign ship to be able to monitor its activities. The PCG did not receive a verbal […]

Amid PHL’s first 11 local Delta COVID-19 cases, more police officers to be deployed to implement minimum health protocols

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police will deploy more police officers to public places to ensure minimum health protocols are followed. PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar made the announcement as he noted the first 11 local Delta variant cases detected in the Philippines. Of the 11, two were in Metro Manila. “Batay sa order ng ating Secretary of Interior and Local Government Eduardo Año, inatasan ko na ang lahat ng police commanders sa buong bansa […]

“Fabian” slightly intensifies, nears severe tropical storm category

Monsoon rains expected over Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan due to “Fabian,” LPA outside PAR (Eagle News) — “Fabian” has slightly intensified and is nearing severe tropical storm category. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, however, that “Fabian,” which is located 1,090 km east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon,  is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall in the country. Instead, it, together with the tropical depression spotted 900 km west of […]

COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rise to 1,507,755

(Eagle News)–Detected COVID-19 cases in the Philippines are now at 1507755 after the Department of Health reported 5411 additional cases. Of the total cases, 47190 were active. Of these, 91.9 percent were mild, 1.9 percent asymptomatic, 2.7 percent were severe, 1.6 percent critical, and 1.88 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1433851 including the 5439 additional ones. The death toll is now at 26714, including the additional 117 deaths. The DOH has said the first […]

Rains expected over Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Zambales, Bataan as “Fabian,” LPA enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News) — “Fabian” is moving slowly over the Philippine Sea while maintaining its strength. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while “Fabian” is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall into the country, it, together with the low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, is expected to continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. As a result, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Zambales, and Bataan will experience monsoon rains […]

PNP begins preparations for President Duterte’s last SONA; says no security threat monitored so far

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar has begun preparations for  President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address slated on July 26. Eleazar said so far, no threat has been monitored. The police force, however, will be on full alert on that day to ensure no untoward incidents happen. He added enough police officers will also be deployed. According to the PNP chief, so far, the police were coordinating with other […]

PNP logs 76 more COVID-19 cases; 78th COVID-19 death is 40-year-old policeman assigned in Camp Crame

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police on Sunday, July 18, reported 76 more COVID-19 cases as it reported its 78th COVID-19 fatality. According to PNP data, the additional cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 29245. Of these, 1312 were active. Recoveries also rose to 27926, including the additional 79 recoveries. The death toll is also now at 78, with its latest fatality a policeman assigned in Camp Crame. According to the PNP Health […]

“Fabian” intensifies into tropical storm, continues to enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News) — “Fabian” has intensified into a tropical storm. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, while it is unlikely to to bring heavy rainfall to the country, it is still currently enhancing the southwest monsoon together with the low pressure area estimated at 630 km west of Calayan, Cagayan. As a result, PAGASA said Western Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro will experience monsoon rains in the next 24 hours. The […]