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(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte lauded the men in uniform fighting terrorism in the country as he honored the soldiers who were killed in the Aug. 24 terrorist bombing in Jolo, Sulu. In his talk to the troops in Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista Headquarters in Jolo, Sulu, President Duterte also vowed to give all the support needed by the soldiers to fight terrorism amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “To our troops, I stand in solidarity […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Health is eyeing five hospitals as sites for the conduct of Phase 3 clinical trials of the potential COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China-based Sinovac Biotech. Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire said these were the Philippine General Hospital, Manila Doctors Hospital, the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, the Vicente Sotto Medical Center, and San Lazaro Hospital. So far, she said the potential vaccine was under the Phase 3 clinical trial in Brazil. […]
(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Julian” accelerated towards the north-northwest on Monday, Aug. 31, as it maintained its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said no tropical cyclone wind signal, however, has been raised over parts of the country with “Julian” expected to remain far from the Philippine landmass. PAGASA said “Julian,” which is located 710 km east northeast of Basco, Batanes, is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility and pass between the […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Science and Technology has recommended zoning procedures for the various COVID-19 vaccine trials that the Philippine will join in efforts to find a solution against the virus pandemic. DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said this as he also revealed another recommendation for a “standard rate” of compensation for Filipinos who will volunteer in the various vaccine clinical trials. The various vaccine clinical trials that the Philippines will participate […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine Army Chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana urged Filipinos to be “heroes in our own way” in his National Heroes’ Day message on Monday, Aug. 31. According to Sobejana, this was especially so in the ongoing battle against COVID-19 and terrorism. “The bravery of our predecessors serves as inspiration for us to heed the call,” he said. Sobejana also urged Filipinos to “exemplify patriotism and honor the memory of our heroes as we labor […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte hailed Filipino frontliners amid the COVID-19 pandemic in his National Heroes’ Day message on Monday, Aug. 31. “Today we honor not only the valor of our forebears who fought for the motherland’s freedom but also the heroism of those who risk their lives fighting a different kind of enemy,” the President said in his video message aired during the celebration at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. The President called Filipinos battling […]
(Eagle News)–Metro Manila mayors are recommending another extension of the general community quarantine until the end of September. Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Metro Manila Council chair, said in a radio interview that this was the recommendation of the council to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, which will ultimately decide what to recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte. According to Olivarez, during the meeting by the mayors with some Cabinet members […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration has eased its requirements for departing foreigners. In a statement, the bureau said Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente has issued a directive now allowing foreigners with visas approved by the bureau to leave the country before they could be issued the alien certificate of registration identity card they applied for. According to Morente, the bureau will also no longer require departing aliens with approved and implemented visas to secure an ACR […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte visited on Sunday, Aug. 30 the blast site of the twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu that killed seven soldiers, one policeman and six civilians and wounded 75 others, offering flowers and condolences to the kin of those who died. The President also addressed the soldiers in Jolo in his “talk to troops” at the headquarters of the Joint Task Force Sulu, honoring those who died as well as […]
(Eagle News) – Over 22,000 new COVID-19 recoveries brought down the Philippines’ total active cases to 56,473 on Sunday, AUg. 30, from Saturday’s 74,611 active cases, according to the Department of Health. This good news was contained in the latest DOH report on active coronavirus cases in the country which are still mostly mild. Most of these cases are in Metro Manila. The total COVID-19 cases in the country reached 217,396 with the addition […]
22,319 recoveries reported today (Eagle News)–The number of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 217,396 on Sunday, Aug. 30, after the DOH reported 4284 additional cases. Of these, the DOH said 56473 were active. Of the active cases, the DOH said 91.3 percent were mild, 6.1 percent asymptomatic, 1.1 percent severe, and 1.6 percent critical. The 4284 additional confirmed cases were from results from tests done from 100 out of 110 labs. Of these, […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine Airlines made it to the list of safest carriers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. PAL garnered a 4.2 rating out of 5.0, making it rank ninth on the list created by Safe Travel Barometer, an independent subsidiary of travel industry advisory and consulting firm VIDEC. The list was drawn up after an audit on COVID-19 safety credentials of over 150 airlines. The audit covered COVID-19-related hygiene and safety measures announced by airlines for travelers […]
