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JUST IN: Work in gov’t offices, classes in M. Manila suspended effective 3 p.m. today

(Eagle News)–The Palace has suspended work in government offices and classes in Metro Manila on Friday, Aug. 2, effective 3 p.m. today. In a memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, the Palace said the suspension of classes applies to all levels in both public and private schools. “Those government agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue […]

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JUST IN: Work in M. Manila courts suspended today, Aug. 2

(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court has suspended work in all courts in Metro Manila today, Aug. 2. The SC said this was due to inclement weather. Executive judges in other affected areas,m the SC said, may exercise discretion. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said monsoon rains will prevail in parts of the country today.

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, nearby areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over General Nakar and Infanta in Quezon, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite and Tarlac within the next two hours. Heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are so far being experienced in Rizal, Metro Manila, Zambales and Bataan. “All are advised to take […]

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Palace to study if Dengvaxia can be used for those who already had dengue to stop spike in cases

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jmJg3VcUjI (Eagle News) – Malacanang said that it is weighing very carefully and considering the proposal to allow the use of the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine for those who already contracted dengue. The proposal from some doctors’ groups and from former Health Secretary and now Iloilo Rep, Janet Garin comes amid a declared national dengue alert in the country and continuing rise in dengue cases. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that if Dengvaxia can help stem […]

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UPDATED: Class cancellations for Friday, Aug. 2

(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in parts of the country today, Aug. 2, due to bad weather. Below is a list as of 9 a.m. -Manila-all levels, public and private Bataan- all levels, public and private Botolan, Zambales- all levels, public and private Cabangan, Zambales – all levels, public and private Cainta, Rizal – all levels, public and private Calumpit, Bulacan- all levels, public and private Castillejos, Zambales – all levels, public and private Dagupan City, […]

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Debate on whether to use Dengvaxia again heats up: PAO’s Acosta trade barbs with Rep. Garin

(Eagle News) — Public Attoryney’s Office (PAO) chief Atty. Persida Acosta traded barbs with Iloilo Rep. and former Health Secretary Janet Garin amid the debate on whether it is wise to use Dengvaxia vaccine to prevent more dengue cases. Acosta said that Garin has no credibility to recommend the return of Dengvaxia to the markets as she himself had been charged for her role in implementing its mass vaccination among school children. “Ginagawa naman niyang […]

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Duterte vows to do “something drastic” to address spate of killings in N. Oriental

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 1, vowed to do “something drastic” to address the recent spate of killings in Negros Oriental. In a speech for the 28th anniversary of the Bureau of Fire Protection, Duterte said he had yet to talk to Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu and National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. though. The three are former military men who have had experience in fighting the insurgency. “It […]

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Customs commissioner Guerrero, four others charged with usurpation of authority

Also face charges for violation of civil service, anti-graft laws (Eagle News)–Customs commissioner Rey Guerrero and four others are facing charges for usurpation of authority and for  violation of  the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and civil service regulations. The charges were filed by Joana Marie Gonzales of the Transparency in Public Service before the Ombudsman. In filing the charges, Gonzales questioned Guerrero’s move to have   Teodoro Jumamil act as Guerrero’s chief of staff; Raniel […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorm are being experienced over Aurora, Quirino, Southern Isabela, and over Dupax del Sur,  Dupax del Norte, Alfonso Castaneda, Kayapa and Aritao in Nueva Vizcaya. These conditions may  persist within 1 to 2 hours and may affect nearby areas, the weather bureau said. PAGASA advised […]

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President Duterte to consider DFA proposal to stop “visa upon arrival” practice for Chinese tourists

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang will be considering the proposal of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., to put an end to the practice of giving visa upon arrival to Chinese nationals that was first implemented in August 2017. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that he himself agreed with the position of Secretary Locsin that foreigners entering the country should be properly vetted. “I agree with Secretary Locsin. Kailangan talaga bini-vet, kasi kapag tayo humihingi […]

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Panelo: Duterte to declare martial law in N. Oriental if military, LGUs recommend it

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will “certainly” declare martial law in Mindanao if local authorities and the military  make the recommendation Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said on Thursday, Aug. 1. According to Panelo, the President “always follows the advice of those people in the know.” Panelo made the remark amid a spate of killings in the province that saw the provincial police director relieved from his post. On Tuesday, July 30, Panelo said the President warned […]

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Lacson: Amid conflict-of-interest allegations vs him, Duque talking to Arroyo allies in House to secure meeting with congressmen

(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday, Aug. 1, said, Health Secretary  Francisco Duque III is trying to secure a meeting with congressmen following the former Philippine National Police chief’s allegations of conflict of interest against the secretary’s family. In a news forum in the Senate, Lacson said based on his information, for this Duque was  talking to allies of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. “Kakausapin niya ‘yung Visayan bloc, kakausapin niya ‘yung mga dating kaalyado, […]

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