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(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 413,000 mark on Thursday, Nov. 19, after the Department of Health reported 1337 additional cases. The DOH said of the 413430 total cases, 30493 or 7.4 percent were active. Of these, 84.5 percent were mild, 8 percent asymptomatic, 4.7 percent critical, 2.5 percent severe, and 0.21 percent moderate. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Davao City with 110, Laguna with 74, Quezon City […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines dropped to rank no. 26 from last month’s 19th spot in terms of the most number of COVID-19 cases in the country as fewer cases were reported here compared to other countries. According to the Johns Hopkins University virus dashboard, the country dropped several rungs from the ladder of top countries with the most cases across the globe. It has 412,097 cases as of past noon Thursday, Nov. 19. […]
(Eagle News)–No Bureau of Immigration personnel assigned in selected ports nationwide can go on leave starting next month. Immigration commissioner Jaime Morente said the ban on the filing of applications for vacation leave will take effect on Dec. 1 and end on Jan. 15, 2021. Candy Tan, bureau port operations division chief, said during the 45-day period, no application for leave or authority to travel abroad by any of the bureau port employees will be […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Environment and Natural Resources will lead a task force to expedite rehabilitation and recovery efforts in areas hit by the series of storms in recent weeks. The Department of Public Works and Highways, on the other hand, shall serve as co-chair, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. He said the small change in who shall lead the Build Back Better Task Force was after the government decided to consider a “science-based approach” […]
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting extreme Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the eastern section of the country. As a result, isolated rains are expected over Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon are expected to have generally good weather, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies. Only isolated rains are possible in the afternoon or evening. PAGASA […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 412,000 mark on Wednesday, Nov. 18, after the Department of Health reported 1383 additional cases. The DOH said of the 412,097 total cases, 7.2 percent or 29474 were active. Of these, 83.8 percent were mild, 8.3 percent asymptomatic, 4.9 percent critical, 2.7 percent severe, and 0.22 percent moderate. Over 1000, or 1258, cases were confirmed today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Cavite […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte fumed at Vice-President Leni Robredo for allegedly hinting at his absence during her visit to typhoon-hit areas ahead of Duterte who was busy attending the ASEAN Summit that day. Duterte “cautioned” Robredo for making him appear that he was not doing anything, and for allegedly asking where he was as she did the rounds of those affected by typhoon Ulysses. Duterte was apparently reacting to comments made by […]
(Eagle News)–No evacuee has so far tested positive for COVID-19. This is according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, who made the announcement a day after the Palace said evacuees would be tested for COVID-19 using antigen tests. Antigen tests detect viral proteins and are best used when viral load is most present, typically at least five days after the onset of symptoms. The Palace said only those exhibiting symptoms would be tested. According to […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has placed Luzon under a state of calamity. The President said he signed the proclamation that would allow the Quick Response fund to be used for relief and recovery programs on Monday, Nov. 16. The declaration was based on a recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, which noted the devastation wrought by successive storms in the country in recent weeks. At least two provinces–Batangas and Oriental Mindoro–declared […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines has welcomed Qatar’s plans to hold elections for its advisory council next year, a first for the legislative body. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the “bold step” was a “testament to the commitment of His Highness” Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and the Qatari leadership “to allow inclusive participation in government…” The DFA said it was also “part of the continued efforts to achieve the goals of […]
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting extreme Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services said as a result, Batanes and Babuyan Islands will have isolated rains. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected in those areas. The rest of Luzon, on the other hand, will have improved weather, and will experience only isolated rains due to localized thunderstorms. Visayas and Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies and isolated rains as well. […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country reached 410,718 cases on Tuesday, Nov. 17. This was after the Department of Health reported 1148 additional cases, of which 920 tested positive today. The DOH said of the total COVID-19 cases, 6.9 percent or 28313 were active. Of these, 83.6 percent were mild, 8.2 percent asymptomatic, 5.1 percent critical, 2.9 percent severe, and 0.22 percent moderate. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Cavite with […]
