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Alert level 2 maintained over Taal

(Eagle News)–An alert level 2 remains hoisted over Taal today. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by a weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 meters high. It said the Taal Volcano Network recorded 29 volcanic earthquakes that are “associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic […]

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PNP to submit results of probe into Espenido, other cops on March 7

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police is submitting its results on its probe into Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido and other policemen implicated in illegal drugs on March 7. PNP spokesperson Brigadier General Bernard Banac said the regional adjudication board has submitted its report to the national adjudication board “so that we can beat the deadline” for submission to President Rodrigo Duterte. Espenido, who led the raid on the properties of former Ozamiz Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr., […]

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DOH: 7 of 9 repatriates from Japan being monitored for respiratory disease symptoms test negative for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Seven of the nine Filipino repatriates who were being monitored for respiratory disease symptoms have tested negative for the novel coronavirus. DOH Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a radio interview that the Department of Health was still waiting for the laboratory results on the two remaining repatriates. The nine Filipinos showed symptoms ranging from cough to sore throat. The nine were part of the 445 Filipinos from the Japan cruise ship Diamond […]

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Gordon says gov’t should stock up on face masks, other medical supplies

(Eagle News)–Senator Richard Gordon has stressed the need for the government to stockpile on face masks, medical gowns, personal protective equipment and other strategic medical supplies to ensure sufficient stocks during epidemics and calamities. In filing  Senate Bill No. 1347 or the Stockpiling Act of 2019, Gordon said if the country has sufficient supplies in stockpile, there would be no panic buying during emergencies. He cited as an  example the sudden increase in the price […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Batanes and Babuyan Group,of Islands will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains  as the northeasterlies affect extreme Northern Luzon. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies. Flash floods or landslides due severe […]

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Domestic worker is 2nd Filipino COVID-19 case in Singapore; first case discharged from hospital after recovery

  (Eagle News) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health on Saturday, Feb. 29, reported that a 41-year old Filipina domestic worker is among the four new confirmed cases it had of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Filipina infected with COVID-19 is a domestic worker of a 61-year old male Singaporean citizen who was found to also be infected with the virus and is presently confined in an isolation room at ng Ng Teng Fond […]

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PAL cancels flights between PHL, South Korea

(Eagle News)–Philippine Airlines on Saturday, Feb. 29, announced the cancellation of flights between the Philippines and South Korea starting March 1. According to PAL, the following flights are cancelled: from March 1 to March 31: PR 468 Manila – Seoul (daily) PR 469 Seoul – Manila (daily) From March 2 to March 30: PR 418 Manila – Busan (Mo/Th/Fr) PR 419 Busan – Manila (Mo/Th/Fr) from March 8 to March 29: PR 418 Manila – […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected in PHL today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and isolated thunderstorms as the northeasterlies affect the country. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to  cloudy skies with isolated light rains.  

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DOT postpones nationwide mall sale amid COVID-19 concerns

(Eagle News)–The Department of Tourism has postponed its nationwide mall sale that was supposed to be part of the 2020 Philippine Shopping Festival as a precaution against the novel coronavirus. The Philippine Shopping Festival was supposed to mitigate the economic effects of COVID-19 especially on tourism. “The DOT maintains its stance to prioritize the safety of its citizens more than visitor arrivals and revenue,” the DOT said in a statement. The DOT said the activity […]

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De Lima calls POGOs “threat to national security, stability”

(Eagle News)–The presence of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations represent a “threat to national security and stability,” Senator Leila de Lima said. De Lima issued the statement amid hearings being conducted in the  Senate on issues stemming from the proliferation of POGOs. Only recently, Allison Chiong, immigration officer 1, revealed some unscrupulous immigration personnel and officials took part in a scheme involving the escort of some Chinese POGO workers into the country for a fee. “The […]

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Sotto: Senate will follow process in grant of franchises to public utilities

(Eagle News)–The Senate will follow a process in the grant of franchises to public utilities, Senate President Tito Sotto said on Saturday, Feb. 29. Sotto said, after all, that “we cannot do away with certain steps to fast-track the process, or else we can be unjustly accused of currying favors to specific parties.” “We will maintain an unbiased treatment to organizations asking for renewal of their franchise. We were elected to serve and protect the […]

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Coast Guard probing ship which misrepresented China departure date to enter PHL; criminal charges eyed

(Eagle News) – A Panama-flagged cargo vessel that came from China and misrepresented its date of departure there is now being investigated by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for the possible filing of criminal charges. Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Joel S Garcia has ordered the probe of Panama-flagged cargo vessel “MV Harmony 6” after its captain allegedly declared false information of its port clearance details amid intensified maritime security measures against 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). […]

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