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Tail-end of frontal system affecting eastern section of Southern Luzon

Eastern sections of Visayas, Mindanao affected by easterlies  (Eagle News) — The tail-end of  a frontal system is affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as the easterlies are also affecting the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. As a result, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, and Northern Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides […]

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PHL includes US in list of countries subject to travel restrictions

(Eagle News)– The Philippine government has included the United States in its list of countries  subject to travel restrictions following reports of the new COVID-19 variant there. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said foreign passengers coming from that country, or who have been to the US within 14 days preceding arrival in the Philippines, shall be prohibited from entering the country effective January 3, 2021, 12:01 a.m., Manila time. He said the ban […]

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PHL COVID-19 cases reach 475,820; 106 more recover

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 475,000 mark on Friday, January 1, 2021, after the Department of Health reported 1765 additional cases. The DOH said of the total 475820 cases, 26677 or 5.6 percent were active. Of these, 81.9 percent were mild, 9.8 percent asymptomatic, 5.1 percent critical, 2.7 percent severe, and 0.44 percent moderate. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Davao City with 100, Rizal with […]

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FDA says WHO listing for emergency use of Pfizer vaccine “very significant” for PHL

  (Eagle News) — The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that the validation of the World Health Organization WHO) of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 for emergency use was “very significant” for a possible grant of emergency use authorization (EUA) in the country. FDA Director General Eric Domingo said that Pfizer submitted its application for EUA on December 23, and so far was the only vaccine maker which had applied for […]

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President Duterte confident Filipinos will see “brighter days ahead”

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte expressed confidence Filipinos will see “brighter days ahead” in 2021, noting their “indomitable spirit.” In his New Year’s message, the President said that while there were many trials, the country ended the last year with gratitude because it “endured everything — sustained by our distinct resilience as people.” He said Filipinos “realized the value of human life and our relationships with each other” because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and […]

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DFA to overseas Filipinos with plans to travel to PHL: “Carefully reconsider” plans while travel restrictions are in place

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs urged overseas Filipinos with plans to travel to the Philippines to “carefully reconsider” these while travel restrictions are in place. In urging them to look into postponing their travel until the restrictions are lifted on January 15, 2021, the DFA noted that there are limited quarantine facilities in place. All those arriving in the country are required to undergo a quarantine in those facilities until the results […]

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Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, Sarangani and South Cotabato. These conditions are being experienced in Davao Oriental (Boston, Cateel, Gov. Generoso), Davao de Oro (Monkayo, Laak), and Davao Occidental. PAGASA said these may affect nearby areas which may persist […]

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NBI to investigate unauthorized vaccinations vs COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to look into the unauthorized inoculations with COVID-19 vaccines. Guevarra said he ordered NBI officer-in-charge Eric Distor to conduct the investigation. Guevarra’s instruction came after President Rodrigo Duterte revealed some soldiers had been vaccinated against COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved the use of any COVID-19 vaccine in the country. The Presidential Security Group later admitted the […]

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12 more police personnel recover from COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Twelve more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the additional recoveries, the PNP COVID-19 recovery toll rose to 8612. Twenty additional COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the PNP total to 8985. Of these, 346 were active. No additional death was reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 27. The government has said uniformed personnel–including policemen–were among the priorities in a COVID-19 nationwide vaccination program. […]

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PHL COVID-19 cases reach 472,532; recoveries climb to 439,509

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 472,532 on Wednesday, December 30, after the Department of Health reported 1014 additional cases. The DOH said of the total COVID-19 cases, 5 percent or 23793 were active. Of these, 79.7 percent were mild, 11 percent asymptomatic, 5.7 percent critical, 3.1 percent severe, and 0.49 percent moderate. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Quezon City with 67, Benguet with 57, Makati with 48, Bulacan […]

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Duque says US, other countries with new virus strain, to be included in temporary travel ban

  (Eagle News) – The Department of Health said that the United States as well as other countries which recently reported the presence of the more infectious COVID-19 strain will be included in the temporary travel ban as part of the precautionary measure against the new SARS-CoV-2 variant. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said as a matter of policy, the US should be included in the travel ban where foreign travelers coming from countries confirmed […]

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