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Gov’t allows non-essential foreign travel by Filipinos but subject to certain conditions

(Eagle News) — The Philippine government has lifted the suspension on non-essential travel by Filipinos. But the non-essential outbound travel should be subject to the following conditions: Traveler should submit confirmed round-trip tickets for those travelling on tourist visas Traveler should have adequate travel and health insurance to cover rebooking and accommodation expenses if stranded, and hospitalization in case of infection, in such amount as may be determined by the Department of Tourism Traveler should […]

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Inflation rate accelerates to 2.5 percent in June

(Eagle News)–The country’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.5 percent after four months of deceleration, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Tuesday, July 7. According to the PSA, with the development, year-to-date inflation for 2020 stands at 2.5 percent. In May, inflation was at 2.1 percent and in June 2019 at 2.7 percent. The PSA said the acceleration in the June inflation was primarily brought about by the 2.3 percent annual increment recorded in the transport […]

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DOH: PHL COVID-19 cases at 46,333 after 2 straight days of over 2k cases added per day

4 Metro Manila cities tagged as emerging COVID-19 hotspots (Eagle News) – The total COVID-19 cases have reached 46,333 with the addition of 2,099 cases – the second straight day where added new cases surpassed 2,000. The past two days are so far the days with the highest addition of new cases, but the Department of Health maintained that the case doubling time is still at more than a week, at 7.95 days. Fresh cases […]

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MRT-3 to temporarily stop ops starting tomorrow, July 7, amid increase in COVID-19 cases among train personnel

(Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit-3 will temporarily suspend operations starting tomorrow, July 7. In a statement, the MRT-3 said the temporary suspension approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases would allow for a swab testing of all MRT-3 personnel, including those of its maintenance provider and subcontractors, “to prevent further spread of the disease, and, most importantly, to protect the health and safety of both its personnel and commuters.” […]

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Guevarra declines nomination to post of SC associate justice; says his services as SOJ are “most needed” amid COVID-19 pandemic

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has been nominated to the post of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. But Guevarra declined the nomination made by retired Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Raoul Victorino, even if he acknowledged “this may very well be my last chance to go for it considering the new rules on appointment to the Supreme Court adopted recently by the Judicial and Bar Council of which I myself am a member. He said it […]

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Lorenzana to critics of anti-terrorism law: Read and understand it, give it a chance

(Eagle News)–Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday, July 5, urged critics to “read and understand” the anti-terrorism law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, July 3. Lorenzana issued the statement following claims from some sectors, including activists,  the law  could be used to stifle dissent. They in particular called out the 14-day detention of a suspected terrorist without a judicial warrant of arrest allowed under the law, a period which could be extended by […]

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Immigration bureau to Filipinos: International travel still restricted amid COVID-19 pandemic

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration on Sunday, July 5, reminded Filipinos they can’t leave the country as tourists just yet amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Immigration  Commissioner Jaime Morente issued the statement after receiving a report that six Filipinos were offloaded from a special chartered flight going to Cambodia from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on June 29 after they told the immigration officer  they were  going to attend a business meeting on shrimp farming. The  […]

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Creation of DNA database in PHL proposed

(Eagle News)–Senator Ronald dela Rosa is proposing the creation of a DNA database in the country to  help in the investigation and  resolution of crimes. In filing Senate Bill No. 1577 or the Forensic DNA Database Act, Dela Rosa, a former Philippine National Police chief, said DNA technology has been used “to identify criminals with scientific accuracy when biological evidence exists.” He said apart from identifying criminals, DNA analysis can be used to clear suspects […]

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PNP reports 861 COVID-19 cases, 407 recoveries

Nine have died so far (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the Philippine National Police has reached 861. The PNP said the data was as of Saturday, July 4, 6 p.m. Nine have died while 407 have recovered. Over 1000, or 1151 are suspected cases, while 746 are probable cases. At least three policemen from Cebu have died. The Palace has said Cebu was the new epicenter of the virus in the […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 41,830

11453 recover, 1290 die (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has reached 41830, with the Department of Health reporting 1494 cases on Saturday, July 4. Of the 1494, 403 were fresh cases, or cases where test results were given to the patient within the last three days. Over 1000, or 1091, were late cases, or cases where test results were released four days ago or more. Of the 403 fresh […]

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Group questions constitutionality of anti-terrorism law before SC

(Eagle News)–A group on Saturday, July 4, filed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the anti-terrorism law. The group led by lawyer Howard Calleja filed the petition for certiorari and prohibition  electronically with the Supreme Court, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the law that would effectively replace the Human Security Act of 2007. The group also urgently asked the High Court for a temporary restraining order and writ of preliminary injunction and/or other […]

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DILG Usec. Densing says he tested positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Interior Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III on Saturday, July 4, said he tested positive for COVID-19. According to Densing, he was now being taken care of at a hospital of his choice “and my body is responding positively.” He said his immune system could have been weakened “at natsambahan sa isang maikling pagkaktaon na dumaan ang virus sa pangagatawan ko.” He said he would overcome the challenge, as he urged the public to take care […]

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