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(Eagle News)–Another Cebu-based policeman has died due to COVID-19, the Philippine National Police said on Wednesday, June 24. According to the PNP, the 45-year-old whose assignment was the Police Regional Office 7 is the fourth consecutive case of recent PNP fatalities from the Central Visayas region. The policeman’s death brings the total number of deaths in the PNP to nine. Over 500, or 518 COVID-19 cases, have been confirmed in the PNP, while 313 PNP […]
(Eagle News)–The Baguio City Prosecutors Office has indicted several Philippine Military Academy cadets and others over the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio. Cadets Shalimar Imperial, Jr. and Felix Lumbag, Jr. were indicted for hazing and murder, while former PMA hospital chief Lt. Col. Ceasar Candelaria and medical officers Capt. Flor Apple Apostol and Maj. Maria Ofelia Beloy are facing a murder case after they reportedly failed to provide adequate medical care to Dormitorio, […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government has filed charges against Olongapo Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr. for allegedly “repeatedly” violating Inter-Agency Task Force rules issued to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and other national policies. In a statement, Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said the charges for gross neglect of duty; grave misconduct; for violations of Republic Act No. 11469 or the Bayanihan law, Republic Act. No. 11332; and for open disobedience under […]
(Eagle News) — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Wednesday, June 24, said the national government would also look into what he said was the spike in COVID-19 cases in Leyte. In a radio interview, Año said he would be accompanied by Carlito Galvez Jr., the chief implementer of the country’s national action plan against COVID-19. “Biglang nag-surge doon dahil ang sabi may dumating na LSIs (locally stranded individuals) at OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) na pinagmulan […]
Mayor appeals for “calm, understanding” (Eagle News)–The Cebu City government has canceled all quarantine passes issued to its residents, after President Rodrigo Duterte lamented what he said was the continued rise in COVID-19 cases in Cebu. Mayor Edgar Labella said the decision was made upon the recommendation of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, a day after the President ordered Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu to go to Cebu and assess the COVID-19 response […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental today. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 1:55 p.m., had its epicenter 304 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of 33 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Over 100–or 104–earthquakes and weak steaming were recorded at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were “volcano-tectonic” and were monitored at the western flanks. PHIVOLCS said one earthquake, at 5:07 a.m., was recorded at magnitude 3 by the Philippine Seismic Network and was felt at Intensity II in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental. A weak emission of […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law transferring the seat of government and capital of Rizal. In signing Republic Act 11475 on June 19, the President formally gave Antipolo City that recognition, and removed Pasig which had held the role under Act 137 on paper. Act 137 was passed in 1907 under American rule. Even after Pasig was removed from Rizal and included in Metro Manila in 1975, on paper, the city remained the […]
(Eagle News) – A magnitude 5 quake shook Ilocos Sur on Monday at around 4 p.m., according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The quake was felt at intensity 4 in Candon, Ilocos Sur. The quake’s epicenter was located 55 kilometers northwest of this city, off the waters near the Ilocos Sur coast. The quake was shallow, with a depth of only four kilometers. It was felt at various intensities in […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Davao de Oro (Compostela, New Bataan, Monkayo), Agusan del Sur (Bunawan, Rosario, San Francisco), Surigao del Sur (Tagbina, Barobo), Agusan del Norte (Cabadbaran, Magallanes, R.T. Romualdez, Butuan), Lanao del Sur (Bubong, Maguing, Tagoloan II, Kapai, Marawi), and Lanao del Norte […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Negros Occidental early Monday, June 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:06 a.m., had its epicenter 16 kilometers northeast of La Carlota. It had a depth of 10 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities Intensity IV – La Carlota City, Negros Occidental Intensity III – Bago City, Negros Occidental; Bacolod City Intensity II – Canlaon City, Negros Oriental […]
(Eagle News)–The Daanbantayan, Cebu mayor has tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Sun Shimura made the announcement in the official Facebook page of the municipality on Sunday night. According to Shimura, the results were based on a swab test he took on June 21, three days after he had a fever and a cough. Earlier, he underwent rapid testing but tested negative for the same so he continued to attend meetings. The mayor is the second local […]
