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(Eagle News) — Signal No. 2 has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao as “Crising” intensified into a tropical storm and moved towards the Davao Oriental-Surigao del Sur area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said under the tropical cyclone wind signal are the following: The southern portion of Surigao del Sur (Lingig, City of Bislig) the southeastern portion of Agusan del Sur (Trento, Santa Josefa) the northern portion of Davao Oriental (Boston, […]
ATC also gives 10 alleged members of local terrorist groups the designation (Eagle News) — The Anti-Terrorism Council has designated 19 ranking members of the Communist Party of the Philippines as terrorists. A list of those covered by the designation and released by the government on Thursday, May 13, included CPP founder Jose Maria Sison, Vicente Ladlad, Jorge Madlos, Adelberto Silva, Rey Casambre, Rafael Baylosis, and Wilma and Benito Tiamzon. The government said the designation […]
(Eagle News) — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. ordered on Thursday, May 13, the filing of another diplomatic protest against China. The Secretary gave the order following reports of the presence of at least 287 Chinese maritime militia vessels “scattered” over various maritime features covered by Palawan’s Kalayaan municipality and other parts of the country’s exclusive economic zone. Earlier, the Philippines vowed to file a diplomatic protest for every day Chinese ships were in […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines expressed “serious concern” over the recent escalation of violence in parts of Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. “The Philippines urges all parties to exercise restraint and seek dialogue to de-escalate tensions and avoid further actions that could affect future Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations,” the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a short statement. The Philippines issued the statement after Israel accused Palestinian militant group Hamas of firing more than 1,000 rockets, […]
State of calamity proclamation due to ASF nationwide obligates LGUs to aid hog raisers in their areas, says DA chief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Rx7HXvp2Lo (Eagle News) – The Department of Agriculture said that with the declaration of a state of calamity due to African Swine Fever, more funds from local government units can now be allocated to help hog raisers who had been affected by the disease. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said that provinces, towns, down to the […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1,118,359 on Wednesday, May 12, after the Department of Health reported 4482 additional cases. The DOH said the low number of additional cases was due to the low testing output of laboratories on this day. According to DOH data, of the total cases, 53214 were active. Of these, 93 percent were mild, 2.4 percent asymptomatic, 1.4 percent critical, 1.9 percent severe, and 1.23 percent were moderate. […]
(Eagle News) — The magnitude 5.8 quake that hit Mindoro on Wednesday morning, May 12, was felt at intensity 5 in at least four nearby areas, and at intensity 4 in at least seven areas including Manila. This was according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) which updated its quake bulletin on Wednesday, May 12. The quake, with its epicenter located 11 kilometers northwest of Abra De Ilog in Occidental Mindoro […]
Calls for immediate compensation for hog raisers affected by ASF https://youtu.be/F8zpz1jc5kI (Eagle News) — An organization involving producers in agriculture, including hog raisers, thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for declaring a state of calamity nationwide due to the African Swine Fever (ASF), expressing hope that hog raisers affected by ASF would now receive proper compensation and immediate help. “Nagpapasalamat din tayo sa Pangulo na napirmahan na (ang proclamation). We hope yung immediate pondo ay mabigay […]
(Eagle News) — All passengers will have to undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival in the country, the Bureau of Immigration said, as it reiterated it would deny entry to foreign nationals unable to present pre-booked accommodation for that purpose. According to the bureau, of the 14 days, 10 days will have to be spent in an accredited quarantine hotel or facility. The remaining four days can be spent in the passenger’s hometown, subject to […]
PHIVOLCS says aftershocks are expected after strong quake (Eagle News) – A strong magnitude 5.8 quake hit some 11 kilometers northeast of Abra del Ilog in Occidental Mindoro Wednesday morning, may 12, Phivolcs said. The quake occurred at around 9:09 a.m., and had a depth of 110 kilometers. The quake was also felt in other parts of Luzon, including in CALABARZON and Metro Manila. Phivolcs says it is expecting aftershocks. The US Geological Survey (USGS) […]
(Eagle News) – Convicted “drug queen” Yu Yuk Lai died on Tuesday morning, May 11, due to “acute myocardial infarction” or heart attack after she tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). Yu has been confined at the East Avenue Medical Center since May 4. She died at 9:47 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, after her COVID-19 condition became critical, according to BuCor Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag The drug queen was convicted in […]
Proclamation 1143 to enable nat’l govt, LGUs to appropriate quick response funds to help PHL hog industry (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a nationwide state of calamity due to African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak for over one year. Through Proclamation No. 1143 signed on May 10, 2021, President Duterte mandated all government agencies to cooperate with each other and to mobilize the necessary resources to curtail the spread of ASF as […]
