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Signal No. 2 in effect over Catanduanes, Sorsogon, other areas as “Ulysses” further intensifies

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 is in effect over Catanduanes, Sorsogon and other areas as Tropical Storm “Ulysses” intensified further on Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from the two provinces, Albay, Camarines Sur, and the eastern portion of Camarines Norte (San Vicente, Talisay, Daet, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Basud, Mercedes) are under the tropical cyclone wind signal. Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, the eastern portion of Pangasinan (San Nicolas, Natividad, San Quintin, Umingan, […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 399,749; 187 more recover

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 399,000 mark on Tuesday, Nov. 10, after the Department of Health reported 1347 additional cases. The DOH said of the 399,749 total cases, 7.5 percent or 30,169 are active. Of these, 83 percent were mild, 9.4 percent asymptomatic, 4.8 percent critical, and 2.7 percent severe. Of the 1347 additional COVID-19 cases, 1274 tested positive today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were […]

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DepEd hails Senate passage of measure allowing staggered increases in teaching supplies allowance in next 4 years

(Eagle News) — The Department of Education on Tuesday, Nov. 10, welcomed the Senate passage of a bill that would allow for staggered increases in the teaching supplies’ allowance in the next four years. In a statement, the DepEd said if passed into law, Senate Bill No. 1092 would be a “timely financial boost to our brave and resourceful teachers who courageously accepted the challenge of delivering education in these difficult times.” “We welcome this […]

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Año: Danao was recommended to replace Sinas as NCRPO chief

(Eagle News) — Region IV-A police chief Brigadier General Vicente Danao was recommended to the post of Metro Manila police chief. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año made the revelation in a radio interview on Tuesday, Nov. 10, after the Palace announced President Rodrigo Duterte had chosen Metro Manila police chief Debold Sinas as the next Philippine National Police chief. Sinas is slated to replace General Camilo Cascolan, who is expected to retire today, Nov. 10. According […]

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PAL issues reminders for passengers going on international travel

(Eagle News) — Philippine Airlines on Tuesday, Nov. 10, issued reminders to travelers leaving the Philippines for other countries. In a statement, PAL advised them to  accomplish the Passenger Profile and Health Declaration form online via https://bit.ly/PALIntPPHD  five days prior to their flight departure. The online portal will be open for registration on November 10, 2020 for flights starting November 12, PAL said. According to PAL, exempted from accomplishing the PPHD form online are travelers […]

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Philippine economy shrinks 11.5% in third quarter

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippine economy shrank for the third straight quarter in July-September, official data showed Tuesday, but there were signs activity was slowly picking up as coronavirus restrictions eased and more businesses reopened. President Rodrigo Duterte’s government has been gradually loosening measures introduced in March to contain the virus after they sent the country plunging into its first recession in three decades and pushed many families deeper into poverty. Gross domestic product […]

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“Ulysses” to intensify into severe tropical storm tonight

(Eagle News)– “Ulysses” is expected to intensify into a severe tropical storm tonight. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Ulysses” is also more likely to make landfall over Quezon on Thursday morning, and will closely approach  Catanduanes and Camarines Norte tomorrow afternoon and evening, respectively. PAGASA said there is also  “an increasing likelihood” of landfall over Bicol Region tomorrow afternoon or evening. So far, Signal No. 1 is in […]

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Pres. Duterte approves “vaccine road map”; options for vaccine acquisition laid down

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the National Task Force’s (NTF) Philippine National Vaccine Roadmap which will ensure that the safest and most effective vaccine would be given to Filipinos. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that three options are also being discussed for the acquisition of the vaccine: through government to government deals, tripartite and multilateral deals where the pooled acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines by the ASEAN could be done to be […]

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President Duterte summons Immigration officials, personnel implicated in “pastillas scheme”

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte met with several Bureau of Immigration officials and personnel involved in the so-called “pastillas scheme” on Monday night. According to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, the President had intended to give the 44, who have been suspended by the Ombudsman pending a probe, a dressing down. Guevarra said the President even gave each of the 44 a “pastilla,” but with money rolled inside, according to the President. “He wanted them to eat […]

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More areas under Signal No. 1 as “Ulysses” slows down

(Eagle News)–More areas in Luzon and Visayas are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Ulysses” slowed down and moved northwest. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, the eastern portion of Masbate (Aroroy, Pio V. Corpuz, Cataingan, Palanas, Uson, Dimasalang, Masbate City, Mobo, Baleno) including Ticao and Burias Islands, and the southeastern portion of Quezon (Guinayangan, Tagkawayan, Buenavista, San Andres, San Narciso) in Luzon; and […]

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“Ulysses” intensifies into tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Ulysses” has intensified into a tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of Tropical Storm “Ulysses” is estimated  575 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, as it moved northwest, and is likely to reach the severe tropical storm category within 24 hours. It may reach the typhoon category […]

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PHL COVID-19 cases reach 398,449; 182 more recoveries reported

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 398,000 mark on Monday, Nov. 9, after the Department of Health reported 2058 additional cases. The DOH said of the 398,449 total cases, 29018, or 7.3 percent, were active. Of these, 82.7 percent were mild, 9.4 percent asymptomatic, 5 percent critical, and 2.8 percent severe. Of the 2058 newly-reported cases, the DOH said 903 tested positive today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were […]

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