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Inauguration of development projects in Kalibo airport postponed due to inclement weather

(Eagle News) — The inauguration of development projects in Kalibo International Airport scheduled today, June 3, has been postponed. The Department of Transportation said this was due to the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Dante.” The DOTr said the postponement was upon the advice of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. “After thorough considerations, and despite preparations already laid out ahead of the anticipated event, the DOTr has decided to reschedule the […]

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DFA reports seven more COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos

(Eagle News) — Seven more overseas Filipinos have tested positive for COVID-19. According to recent Department of Foreign Affairs data, the additional COVID-19 cases pushed the COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad to 19772. One additional recovery also pushed COVID-19 recoveries to 12038. No additional death due to COVID-19 was reported among overseas Filipinos, which means the COVID-19 death toll remains at 1194. The Middle East and Africa are still the regions with the most COVID-19 […]

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Immigration bureau supports setting up of “green lane” for foreign travelers vaccinated for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has expressed support for the setting up of a “green lane” for foreign travelers vaccinated for COVID-19. In a statement, bureau chief Jaime Morente said the bureau supports the Department of Tourism’s proposal “as it will not only resuscitate our tourism industry, it will also generate employment for millions of Filipinos who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.” He said the setting up of a green lane […]

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Eleazar: Good cops still outnumber the bad ones

(Eagle News) — The good policemen still outnumber the bad ones. This was the statement of Philippine National Police Chief General Guillermo Eleazar after a  policeman shot dead an unarmed 52-year-old woman in Quezon City on Monday, June 1. Eleazar has ordered the fast-tracking of summary dismissal proceedings against Hensie Zinampan after he was seen committing the crime in footage shown by media. “Sa mahigit na 220,000 na pulis natin sa PNP, napakaliit na porsyento […]

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Storm signals still raised over parts of Luzon as “Dante” moves over Northern Zambales coastal waters

(Eagle News) — Storm signals remain hoisted over parts of Luzon as “Dante” moves over the coastal waters of Northern Zambales. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Zambales and the western portion of Pangasinan (Infanta, Mabini, Sual, Labrador, City of Alaminos, Anda, Bolinao, Bani, Agno, Burgos, Dasol) are under Signal No. 2, with the tropical storm situated over Santa Cruz. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is raised over the following […]

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DOE: Luzon grid back to normal as power situation improves; red and yellow alert notice lifted

After DOE advisory, Meralco says rotational brownouts won’t push through anymore   (Eagle News) — The Department of Energy said that the Luzon grid is now “back to normal” as it lifted the earlier “red alert” and “yellow alert” notice effective 3:21 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2. This was “due to a low system demand” and the “early entry” of Sual Unit 2 that was previously reported to have an unplanned outage since May 16. […]

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Updated: Storm “Dante” makes 6 landfalls as it batters PHL with rains; more areas under signal no. 2

(Update: as of 5 p.m. PAGASA bulletin) Metro Manila under signal no. 1, along with 15 other provinces in Luzon, Visayas   (Eagle News) – Tropical storm Dante (international name Choi-wan) made six landfalls in the country, the latest was over Pola, Oriental Mindoro at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2. The storm first made landfall over Sulat, Eastern Samar at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1; the second landfall was over Cataingan, Masbate at 1 […]

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Pres. Duterte approves seafarers’ request to be vaccinated with “western” COVID jabs

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte approved the request of seafarers to be vaccinated with “western brand” COVID-19 jabs in consideration of the condition set for their continued employment. “There is no violation of the equal protection of laws because this is what the nature of their work requires,” Duterte explained. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque earlier explained to President Duterte this condition set on the country’s seafarers before they could return to work. “Kaya […]

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House approves economic charter amendments that would allow more foreign investments

(Eagle News) — The Lower House has approved on final reading the economic charter amendments that would allow more foreign investments in the country. The Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 2 was passed on Tuesday with 251 affirmative votes, 21 negative votes and two abstentions. Because of this, the needed ¾ vote of the entire House of Representatives has been achieved. “The proposed amendment to sections of Article XII (National Patrimony and Economy), Article […]

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NCR plus area residents can now travel for leisure to MGCQ areas as IATF allows “interzonal travel”

Tourism dep’t welcomes move that will revive local tourism industry   (Eagle News) – Residents of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal – areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with restrictions can now travel to areas under Modified GCQ (MGCQ) for leisure purposes but subject to restrictions. This was contained in the Resolution No. 118A of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID). In the resolution, the Task Force […]

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PHL leads ASEAN in terms of number of people vaccinated per day, says Galvez

PHL achieves 150k jabs a day, 1M per week; over 5M doses already administered   (Eagle News) – The Philippines has been able to administer over 5 million vaccine doses before the end of May, and has vaccinated over three million individuals, according to vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. In his report to President Rodrigo Duterte, Galvez said that the country was also able to triple the number of people vaccinated this May compared […]

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Allowed capacity for religious services in NCR plus areas, from 30 percent to 50 percent – Palace

Roque also details allowed capacity for other activities under a “GCQ with restrictions” protocol (Eagle News) – The allowed capacity for religious services in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal will be 30 percent, and can be increased to 50 percent of a venue’s seating capacity upon the discretion of the local government units (LGUs). This was according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque who gave additional details regarding the restrictions imposed in the so-called […]

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