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(Eagle News)–Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Jun Datol has passed away. House Secretary General Jose Luis Montales confirmed the congressman’s passing “a few hours ago” on Monday, Aug. 10. Montales did not cite a cause of death. “We will give you the details as soon as we receive them,” he said. Datol was also chair of the House committee on senior citizens’ affairs.
(Eagle News)–The low pressure area off Pangasinan that has developed into a tropical depression is likely to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said TD “Ferdie” is forecast to move generally northward over the West Philippine Sea. “Following a slight turn to the north-northwest tonight, this tropical depression is forecast to make landfall over Fujian Province in southeastern China between tomorrow morning and afternoon,” PAGASA said. […]
(Eagle News) – The country’s very own premier research institute in the field of virology will soon rise in New Clark City, according to COVID-19 testing czar and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) president Vince Dizon. In a statement, Dizon said that the Philippines’ first virology research institute building will be built by nexr year after this proposal by the Department of Science and Technology was included in the administration’s list of infrastructure […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Bong Revilla has tested positive for COVID-19. Revilla said apart from him, others from his household and personnel tested positive for coronavirus. The senator said they immediately isolated themselves following the results. His wife Lani, also the Bacoor mayor, and his children, however, tested negative. “Sa payo po ng aking doktor ay itutuloy ko ngayon ang aking quarantine, but will be under observation,” he said, noting that he was “okay.” He […]
(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country surged to 129,913 on Sunday, Aug. 9, after the Department of Health reported 3109 cases. This is the eleventh consecutive day over 3000 additional COVID-19 cases were reported in a single day. With the development, the Philippines so far retains the top spot on the list of countries in Southeast Asia with the most number of COVID-19 cases. Indonesia, which is in […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine government has recently repatriated over 100 overseas Filipinos from South Korea amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. According to the DFA, the 143 land-based and sea-based Overseas Filipino Workers joined the Asiana Airlines OZ 703 special flight arranged by the Philippine embassy from Incheon to Manila for August 5. Before the OFWs’ departure, embassy officials met with them at Incheon Airport and walked them through the health protocols […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Finance gave the assurance the Philippines has enough resources for a “drawn-out struggle” against COVID-19 despite the 9 percent contraction of the economy in the first quarter. “We are not alone in our struggles, although the unique fiscal and macroeconomic strengths with which we entered 2020 will continue to provide us with solid footing as we confront our economic challenges,” Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez said, as he pointed out the experiences […]
(Eagle News)–“Enteng” has intensified into a tropical storm. In its recent bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said TS “Enteng” was estimated 545 kilometers east northeast of Calayan, Cagayan or 445 km east northeast of Basco, Batanes packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. “Enteng” is moving northwards at 30 kph, and is forecast to move near or over the […]
May be unable to attend next Senate hearing (Eagle News) — PhilHealth chief Ricardo Morales and another high-ranking official may not be able attend the next Senate hearing on alleged anomalies in the state insurer as they disclosed their respective medical conditions. Apart from Morales, 67, who was reportedly advised by his doctor to take a leave of absence as he continues his chemotherapy for lymphoma, Arnel de Jesus, PhilHealth’s executive vice president and chief […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Health on Saturday, Aug. 8, reported an additional 4226 COVID-19 cases in the country, marking the tenth consecutive day the agency reports over 3000 additional COVID-19 cases. With the development, total COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 126,885. According to the DOH, the newly-announced 4226 cases were from tests done by 82 out of 99 laboratories. Of these cases, 2669 came from Metro Manila, 285 from Laguna, 154 from Cavite, 125 […]
(Eagle News) — The number of Filipinos injured in the blast that ripped through Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday has risen to 42. The Department of Foreign Affairs said this was based on additional reports that came from the ground by day’s end on Friday. Based on the reports, Undersecretary Sarah Lou Arriola said the number of Filipinos missing has also risen to two. The number of fatalities remains at four. The DFA earlier announced around […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Aug. 8, called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to work together in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. In his message for the 53rd founding anniversary of the regional bloc, the President said that while “bouncing back from the pandemic appears to be a daunting task,” if “pursued with friends the burden is shared and transformed into an opportunity to create a more resilient Southeast Asian region.” […]
