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(Eagle News)–The Philippine government has not imposed a travel ban on South Korea but has urged Filipinos to “delay non-essential travel” there as novel coronavirus cases reached over 600, one of the highest outside China. In an advisory, the Department of Foreign Affairs said it was “closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Filipino community in ensuring the safety” of Filipinos there. So far, one Filipino tested positive for COVID-19. According to the DFA, all […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the provinces of Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with light rains as the northeast monsoon affects Luzon. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Visayas and Mindanao, PAGASA said, woll have partly cloudy to […]
(Eagle News)–A Filipino in Singapore has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a Foreign Affairs official announced on Sunday, Feb. 23. Undersecretary Brigido Dulay said the Filipino is now isolated in the National Centre for Infectious Diseases. Dulay said the Philippine Embassy in Singapore is in close contact with their counterparts to monitor the condition of the Filipino, the Philippines’ first confirmed COVID-19 case in Singapore. At least 80 people have tested positive for COVID-19 […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace has conveyed its condolences to Vice President Leni Robredo for the passing of her mother on Saturday, Feb. 22. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo noted that Salvacion Gerona was a “selfless and dedicated teacher who molded countless of young minds across the generation.” Gerona was a an English professor at the Universidad de Santa Isabel in Naga. “We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Vice President Ma. Leonor ‘Leni’ […]
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon continues to affect Luzon and Visayas today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Eastern Visayas and the provinces of Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with light rains as a result. PAGASA said Metro Manila, and the rest of Luzon and Visayas will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Mindanao, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy […]
(Eagle News)–The Filipinos on board the Diamond Princess will be repatriated on Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said. Locsin made the announcement in a Tweet on Sunday, Feb. 23. The new schedule of the repatriation is two days after the original schedule on Sunday. The Department of Health said the repatriation had to be rescheduled so the tests on the over 400 Filipinos who wish to return could be completed. The Department of […]
(Eagle News)–Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente on Saturday, Feb. 22, expressed disappointment over what he said were “unauthorized activities” of some immigration personnel. Morente issued the statement as the bureau finds itself in hot water anew over the illegal escort into the country of some Chinese nationals for a fee. Morente said the leadership of the bureau “welcomes the efforts to cleanse the ranks of all personnel involved in unethical and corrupt practices,” noting that it […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs is so far securing clearances and permits for the disembarkation, land transfer and chartered flights for the almost 500 Filipinos on board the Diamond Princess who will be repatriated early next week. In a statement, the DFA said this includes working with the Japan Self Defense Forces in arranging for the land transfer of the repatriates from Yokohama Port to Haneda where the chartered flight will take off. The […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, and Quezon will have cloudy skies with light rains as the northeast monsoon affects Luzon and Visayas. PAGASA said Bicol Region, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, and Samar Provinces will have cloudy skies with rains. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon and of Visayas, on […]
(Eagle News) — The mayor of Capas, Tarlac has expressed apprehension about the quarantine of almost 500 Filipinos from the Japan cruise at the New Clark City Athletes’ Village in his area, saying that the number would be too much to handle and could pose a safety and health risk for his constituents.qu Capas City mayor Reynaldo Catacutan said that while they had agreed on the earlier repatriation of some 30 Filipinos coming from […]
(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo’s mother Sally Gerona passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22. Robredo confirmed her mother’s death in a Facebook post. She did not say the cause of death. She said her mother’s wake would begin on Sunday at 4 p.m. in Naga City. Funeral details will be announced after, she said.
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and light rains are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, and Quezon will have cloudy skies with light rains as the northeast monsoon affects Luzon and Visayas. Bicol Region, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Samar Provinces, and Panay Island will have cloudy skies with rains. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon and of Visayas […]
