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(Eagle News)–The Philippine Army Housing Office has a new chief. Col. Maynard Camaro assumed the post in a Change of Chief of Office ceremony with Maj. Gen. Rowen Tolentino as the presiding general officer. He replaced Col. Lyndon Sollesta. Before his new designation, Camaro served as the chief of investigation branch, Office of The Inspector General, Philippine Army; assistant chief of staff for Operations, G3, of the 55th Engineer Brigade; and commanding officer of the […]
(Eagle News) — “BUTCHOY” intensified into a tropical storm as it exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to PAGASA’s weather bulletin issued on Friday, June 12 at 11 p.m. But even though “Butchoy” (international name Nuri) is now outside the country, “occasional gusts associated with the Southwest Monsoon may still be experienced over most of Northern and Central Luzon and the western section of Southern Luzon and Visayas.” At 10:00 PM Friday, the […]
(Eagle News) — His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan sent his “warm greetings and good wishes” to the Filipino people on the occasion of the 122nd anniversary of the Philippine Independence. President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “profoundly honored to receive” Emperor Naruhito’s greetings on behalf of the Filipino people. “His Majesty, The Emperor’s message echoes the beautiful harmony and goodwill heralded by his ascension to the throne last year, and is deeply appreciated by […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health reported a record of 289 COVID-19 recoveries, bringing the total recoveries at 5,454 as of 4 p.m. Friday, June 12. COVID-19 deaths also reached 16, today, Friday, the most number of coronavirus fatalities recorded in the last two weeks. Because of this, virus fatalities reached 1052 on June 12 as total virus cases reached 24,787. The COVID-19 cases added today were 615, more than half of which […]
(Eagle News)–Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed the Philippines would be a “priority” once China develops a vaccine against COVID-19. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said this was the assurance given by Xi himself in a phone conversation with President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, June 11. “President Xi reiterated China’s commitment to the international community to make any vaccine it develops a global public good and that as a friendly neighbor, China certainly considers the Philippines as […]
(Eagle News) — The country’s weather bureau announced on Friday, June 12, the onset of the rainy season. PAGASA issued that statement after it observed scattered rainshowers, monsoon rains, and the entry of tropical depression “Buchoy” in the last five days. It said this has brought “significant amount of rains over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.” “This satisfies the criteria of the start of the rainy season in the areas affected by […]
(Eagle News)–Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta on Friday, June 12, urged Filipinos to pay tribute to the country’s frontliners, whom he called the “new heroes.” “Habang ginugunita natin ang kagitingan ng ating mga bayani na nag-alay ng kanilang karunungan at nagbuwis ng kanilang buhay upang ipaglaban ang ating kalayaan at kasarinlan, nararapat din na bigyan natin ng pagpupugay ang ating mga bagong bayani –ang ating mga frontliners na buong tapang na hinaharap ang banta ng sakit […]
(Eagle News)–“Butchoy” is expected to intensify into a tropical storm in 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Friday, June 12. PAGASA made the forecast even as the tropical cyclone wind signal number 1 earlier hoisted over Zambales and parts of Pangasinan have been lifted. According to PAGASA, as of 10 a.m., the center of “Butchoy” was estimated 140 km west northwest of Iba, Zambales or 165 km west of […]
(Eagle News) — Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. has passed away. His wife, Cecile, confirmed the news he had died at 7:26 a.m. due to pneumonia “caused by the recurrence of his cancer, not COVID.” Yasay was 73 years old. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. in a Tweet hailed Yasay, who had recommended him to a post in the United Nations, as someone who “hurt no one and helped everyone he could.” […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Zambales and other areas as “Butchoy” maintains its strength while moving over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal is also raised over the western portion of Pangasinan, particularly in Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Agno, Alaminos City, Burgos, Dasol, Mabini, Sual, Labrador and Infanta, with the tropical depression estimated 50 km west of Iba, Zambales. The weather disturbance […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos to “move forward with courage, hope and optimism” as the country wages a “united battle” against the COVID-19 pandemic. The President, in his Philippine Independence Day video message aired on Friday, June 12, made the statement as he noted “we now have the opportunity to demonstrate that we possess tbe same gallantry of spirit and the nobility of character as the heroes of our past.” He said Filipinos honor […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation on Thursday night, both stressing the need to maintain Philippine-Chinese ties amid challenging times. According to the Chinese embassy, Xi stressed that since the outbreak of COVID-19, the governments and people of China and the Philippines have helped each other and fought the pandemic together, demonstrating the brotherly friendship of mutual help. “I am glad to see that under your leadership, the […]
