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(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has released a list of travel restrictions and bans being implemented in several countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The DFA said the following information, which was as of June 21, is “subject to change without prior and sufficient public notice:” The DFA said Filipinos should consult with relevant embassies or consulates of the destination country and ports of transit before booking the ticket. It said they should do this […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration has deported seven Chinese nationals after they allegedly engaged in illegal activities in the country. In a statement, Immigration Port Operations Acting Chief Grifton Medina said Yong, Li Jia, Ye Bin, Wang Xuening, Xu Xiansheng, Gong Yaan and Xie Yuhong were among those arrested in September last year in separate operations within and outside Metro Manila. Intelligence unit chief Fortunato Manahan said three of them were among the 270 illegal […]
(Eagle News) — Starting today, Monday, June 22, public utility jeepneys, buses, and UV express vehicles can ply their routes, but with stringent health protocols such as one-seat apart distancing, wearing of face masks, and disenfecting foot baths for boarding passengers, according to the Department of Transportation. This is phase 2 of the government’s plan on public transportation amid the relaxation of community quarantine protocols in phases. From June 1-21, the government has already implemented […]
(Eagle News)–The total number of enrollees for school year 2020-2021 has reached over 13 million, as schools continued their remote enrollment of students amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Department of Education, as of 8 a.m., Saturday, June 20, the total number of enrollees has reached 13,253,716 nationwide for kindergarten to Grade 12, including ALS and non-graded learners with disabilities. Of the figure, the DepEd said 12,786,022 have enrolled in public schools while 458,320 […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Army has sent off 102 locally stranded individuals to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for their return to their respective provinces on Friday, June 19. In a statement, the Army said it had coordinated with airline companies for the scheduling of the flight of the LSIs who had been temporarily sheltered at the Philippine Army Wellness Center. The Army has designated the PAWC, the Army General Hospital (AGH) and specific areas in […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has reported 12 new COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos, bringing the total to 6140. The DFA said the Middle East and Africa have the most cases so far, at 3944, across 18 countries. This was followed by Europe with 937 cases across 16 countries, the Americas with 685 cases across three countries, and the Asia Pacific Region with 574 cases across 13 countries. Over 2000, or 2851, have so […]
(Eagle News) — Total COVID-19 cases in the country hit 29,400 as a record 943 cases were added to the growing number of virus cases in the country, according to the latest data from the Department of Health on Saturday, June 20. As of 7 p.m., 20 deaths were also reported due to COVID-19, bringing total coronavirus-related fatalities to 1,150. Recoveries added on Saturday were 272, bringing total COVID-19 recoveries to 7,650. But the […]
(Eagle News) — In the first-ever virtual presentation of credentials ceremony, President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed five new ambassadors to the country on Friday, June 19. President Duterte affirmed the Philippines’ “friendly and cooperative” ties with the State of Palestine, New Zealand, Canada, Islamic Republic of Iran, and Socialist Republic of Viet Nam as he received the credentials of their respective ambassadors, hoping stronger ties with the countries or state they represent. Malacanang said that […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has collected P487 million in additional revenues as a result of its post-clearance audits on importers. The BOC said in a statement on Saturday, June 20, that of this amount, P19,755,564.47 were the result of an audit on five companies/importers, while P160,027,224.51 were collected from 24 companies that applied for the Prior Disclosure Program and were covered by existing Audit Notification Letters issued against Customs bonded warehouse operators and their […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Agriculture bared plans to set up modern facilities for chicken meat processing that would reduce chicken meat exports by next year. The DA said this to assure the country’s poultry raisers that it is looking into their concerns amid reported oversupply of chicken meat imports. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said that there is also no move to limit local poultry production. He said that the DA is even […]
(Eagle News)–Be vigilant both offline and offline. The Department of Information and Communications Technology issued this reminder to the public following recent reports of “misrepresentation of telecommunications and banking companies.” In a statement, the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau urged the public not to give out their sim cards to anyone “or fall for SIM swap offers that claim to upgrade your network connection.” These reportedly provide cybercriminals with the opportunity to take over personal accounts, such […]
Mental Health Resiliency Center opened (Eagle News)–The Philippine Army has opened its Mental Health Resiliency Center to help guide its personnel with mental disorders. The launch of the center on the Army General Hospital ground floor outpatient wing on Friday, June 19, coincides with the launch of the Army’s Comprehensive Mental Health Program, the organization said in a statement. Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Gilbert I. Gapay led the opening of the program dubbed as […]
