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(Eagle News) — Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta will retire early. Supreme Court Spokesperson Brian Keith Hosaka on Tuesday, Dec. 1, confirmed the Chief Justice’s decision amid rumors Peralta had informed his colleagues about his choice for early retirement in a letter. ” The Chief Justice did not elaborate further but said that he will make a formal announcement in due time,” Hosaka said. Reports quoting sources said the Chief Justice would retire on March 27, […]
(Eagle News) — Ninety-eight people in the House of Representatives have tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 1, Secretary General Mark Llandro Mendoza said the number represents nearly 5 percent of the 2000 House congressmen and employees who underwent reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction testing since November 10. Mendoza said the mass testing was the first done in the House since a pandemic was declared in March. It was unclear how many […]
(Eagle News) — The low pressure area off Eastern Samar is less likely to develop into a tropical depression in 24 hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the LPA located 85 km east northeast of Borongan City and the tail-end of the frontal system affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon will bring moderate to heavy rains over Eastern Visayas, Sorsogon, Albay, and Catanduanes today. Light to moderate with at times […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police is implementing a reorganization involving 23 key positions in the Directorial Staff, Police Regional Offices, and National Support Units. PNP Chief Police General Debold Sinas said the movement of the following officers in the organization was recommended by the Senior Officers’ Placement and Promotion Board following the vacancies created by seven senior officials who already applied for a non-duty status ahead of their retirement date. These senior officials […]
(Eagle News) — Rains are expected in parts of the country today due to the tail-end of a cold front, the northeast monsoon, and a low pressure area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tail-end of the frontal system will bring light to moderate with at times heavy rainshowers during thunderstorms over Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas. Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon, which is prevailing over the rest of Luzon and Visayas, […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte decided to continue to place Metro Manila and the provinces of Batangas, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, and the cities of Iloilo, Tacloban and Davao under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until year-end. In a televised address to the nation, Duterte on Monday night, Nov. 30, said that there has to be a continued GCQ in these areas as COVID cases continued to rise in these areas. The rest of […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that large year-end gatherings should be avoided for now to prevent another spike in COVID-19 cases. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that gatherings should only be limited to household members, those residing in the same house. “Alam ho natin na sabik na ang ating mga kababayan na gawin iyan pero sana intindihin pa rin nila na nandiyan pa rin iyong virus and […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 431,000 mark on Monday, Nov. 30, after the Department of Health reported 1773 additional cases. The DOH said of the 431,630 total cases, 5.7 percent or 24,580 were active. Of these, 83.5 percent were mild, 7.5 percent asymptomatic, 3 percent severe, and 5.7 percent critical. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases in reported today were Rizal with 104, Cavite with 99, Negros Occidental with […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Nov. 30, urged Filipinos to be “fueled by (Andres Bonifacio’s extraordinary courage and determination” to surmount the “many challenges ahead” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In his short message on the 157th birth anniversary of Bonifacio, the President said if love of country that led Filipino ancestors to “fight for our freedom and secure our rightful place in the community of nations is very vital,” now “more than […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 429,000 mark on Sunday, Nov. 29, after the Department of Health reported over 2076 additional cases. The DOH said of the 429,864 additional cases, 22867 or 5.3 percent were active. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday were Quezon City with 137, Laguna with 122, Cavite with 103, Batangas with 96, and Angeles City with 79. Recoveries rose to 398624 including the […]
(Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said he did not have control over the Cebu event attended by a huge crowd of people, some of whom were not practicing social distancing. In a statement, Roque said the opening of the Bantayan Island airport was organized by the local government, which “did not expect the huge turnout of people as well.” “As a precautionary measure, I observed physical distancing and reminded those who were present […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Nov. 29: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will only be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the travel requirements of the local government unit that has […]
