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More areas under Signal No. 1 due to “Bising”

(Eagle News)–More areas are under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon “Bising” slightly intensified while moving northwest over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, in its 11 a.m. advisory, said the tropical cyclone warning signal is hoisted over the following areas: Luzon Sorsogon Albay the eastern portion of Camarines Sur (Siruma, Goa, Ocampo, Tigaon, Sagnay, Baao, Nabua, Bato, Iriga City, Buhi, Tinambac, Lagonoy, San Jose, Garchitorena, Presentacion, Caramoan) Ticao Island Catanduanes […]

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Expansive typhoon “Bising” further intensifies; Signal no. 1 up in more Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao areas

But PAGASA says typhoon’s heavy rains to be felt starting tomorrow, Sunday, as Bising’s eye moves closer and its peak intensity is reached   (Eagle News) — More areas from Luzon to Mindanao were placed under signal no. 1 as typhoon “Bising” (international name SURIGAE) the country’s first typhoon this year, continued to rapidly intensify while moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, with maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour and gusts of up […]

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DOH reports 10,726 more COVID-19 cases; total now at 914,971

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 914,971 on Friday, April 16, after the Department of Health reported 10,726 additional cases. DOH data showed of the total cases, 193476 were active. Of these, 96 percent were mild, 2.9 percent asymptomatic, 0.4 percent critical, 0.5 percent severe, and 0.3 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 705757, with the additional 650 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 15738 with the addition of 135 […]

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PHL envoy gives update on Filipinos in Vietnam: 8 recoveries of 11 Pinoys infected there

Says Vietnam has largely contained COVID-19 cases there with only over 2,700 confirmed cases, most of which have already recovered   (Eagle News) — Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Meynardo L.B. Montealegre gives an update on the situation of Filipinos in Vietnam amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with the NET25 Eagle News Service program, “ASEAN in Focus” on Thursday, April 15, Ambassador Montealegre said the Vietnam government had been largely able to […]

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IATF: More economic frontliners, members of media, religious, education sector in A4 priority for vaccines

  (Eagle News)– Malacanang said that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has approved the inclusion of more economic frontliners, members of the religious sector, education frontliners, members of media, and members of the diplomatic community in the A4 priority group to get vaccines. In a release, the Palace said that the IATF approved on Thursday, April 15, these sectors to be part of the National COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment Plan. Priority Group A4 includes commuter transport […]

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Palace: Foreigners with entry exemption documents issued by DFA before March 22 allowed entry into PHL

(Eagle News) — More foreigners are now allowed entry into the Philippines. This was after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the entry of foreigners with valid entry exemption documents issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs before March 22. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the approval is contained in the task force’s April 15 Resolution No. 110. Prior to the IATF resolution, only the following foreign nationals […]

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Ronaldo Olay is next PNP spokesperson

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police will soon have a new spokesperson. In a statement, the PNP said PNP Chief Debold Sinas has designated Police Brigadier General Ronaldo E. Olay to the post to be left vacated by Brigadier General Ildebrandi Usana. Usana is retiring. Olay was a member of Sinas’ personal staff prior to his new designation, according to the PNP. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy’s “Bigkis-Lahi” Class of […]

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PAGASA: “Bising” now a typhoon but is still not directly causing severe weather in PHL

(Eagle News) — “Bising” has intensified into a typhoon. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Bising” however, which is located 960 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, is not directly causing any severe weather over any portion of the country. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kilometers per hour, and is […]

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DILG’s Año back to work after medical leave

(Eagle News) — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año is returning to work on Friday, April 16, following his extended leave after contracting COVID-19. Interior Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said in an interview that Año’s doctor has already given him the clearance to work. He is scheduled to lead a meeting on Friday. Año first tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020 and recovered soon after. He, however, again tested positive in August of the same year. He […]

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Pres. Duterte asks about Ivermectin use against COVID-19 in latest “Talk to the Nation”

FDA chief says DOH has commissioned experts’ group to study Ivermectin clinical trials on COVID; group finds 11 “good” clinical trials abroad https://youtu.be/2aw9Kdv1dag   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte expressed interest about the drug Ivermectin as a possible treatment against COVID-19. In his latest Talk to the Nation address Thursday night, April 15, the President asked Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Eric Domingo about the anti-parasitic drug used in animals, but which […]

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Severe tropical storm off Mindanao enters PAR, is now called “Bising”

(Eagle News) — The severe tropical storm off Mindanao has entered  the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Surigae” entered PAR at 6:20 a.m. It now has the domestic name “Bising.” Eastern Visayas and Mindanao, PAGASA said, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, PAGASA said, will […]

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Persons who recovered from COVID can be immediately vaccinated, says new guidelines from DOH

DOH urges people to register for shots with LGUs Eagle News) – COVID-19 patients who had recovered can be immediately given vaccines, according to the latest guidelines from the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH issued the additional guidelines on Thursday, April 12, to clarify the previously issued COVID-19 National Deployment and Vaccination Plan. “Individuals who recently recovered from COVID-19 may be vaccinated immediately after recovery or completion of treatment for their first or second […]

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