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(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Nov. 21: Flight schedules are subject to change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to coordinate with their airlines as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The Faroe Islands and The Netherlands are included in the Philippines’ red list which means travelers from these countries are not allowed to enter […]
Total active cases just 0.8 percent of country’s total cases for 4th straight day (Eagle News) – The total number of active COVID-19 cases in the country has gone down to just 22.070 as more COVID-19 recoveries continue to be posted compared to those compared to new virus cases. The active cases just constitute 0.8 percent of total COVID-19 cases which as of Saturday, Nov. 20, stood at 2,824,499. This is the fourth straight day […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration urged unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals for COVID-19 to secure an appointment online first before proceeding to the bureau. According to the bureau, only fully vaccinated individuals can walk in. They will be required to present their vaccination card prior to entry. “The Civil Security Unit and all Division Section/Unit Heads are enjoined to adhere and implement our minimum health and safety protocols despite the more lenient restrictions […]
by Julia ZAPPEI Agence France Presse VIENNA, Austria (AFP) — Austria on Friday became the first EU country to announce it would make coronavirus vaccinations mandatory and will next week impose a partial lockdown in the face of spiralling infections. The lockdown, which comes into effect on Monday, constitutes the toughest restrictions introduced in Europe in recent weeks as Covid-19 cases surge continent-wide, fuelled by vaccine resistance. Austrians will not be allowed to leave […]
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) — The International Criminal Court has suspended its investigation into suspected rights abuses committed under Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” following a request from Manila. The Hague-based court in September authorised a probe of the campaign that has left thousands of people dead, saying it resembled an illegitimate and systematic attack on civilians. Duterte was elected in 2016 on a campaign promise to get rid of the Philippines’ drug […]
by Issam AHMED Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States authorized the Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccine boosters for all people aged 18 and older on Friday, as the world’s hardest-hit country enters a new winter wave of the pandemic. Boosters were previously available to the immune compromised, people over 65, those at high risk of severe disease, and people in high risk occupations. The new decision “helps to […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases among police personnel have risen to 42158. This was after seven more cases were confirmed, according to data released on Saturday, Nov. 20. The PNP said of the total cases, 116 were active. Nine more have so far recovered, bringing the total PNP COVID-19 recoveries to 41917. No additional deaths were reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 125. The police are among the country’s frontliners amid the COVID-19 […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Nov. 20: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their travel prior to the scheduled travel as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. So far, tourists are still not allowed to enter the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration said. The Faroe Islands and […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police-Regional Office 5 has recommended the removal from service of a colonel who allegedly beat up a subordinate. According to the PNP, PRO 5 Police General Jonnel Estomo made the recommendation against Police Colonel Dulnoan Dinamling Jr., assigned as the Regional Aviation 5 commander, to the Aviation Security Group. The PNP said Dinamling beat up PMSgt Ricky Brabante while drunk. The PNP did not specify a reason. It said […]
Northern and Central Luzon affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News) — The shear line is affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the northeast monsoon is also affecting Northern and Central Luzon. As a result, PAGASA said Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the […]
(Eagle News) — A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Saturday, Nov. 20. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 4:08 a.m. It had its epicenter 83 kilometers southeast of Tarragona. The depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases rose to 2,823,210 on Friday, November 19, after the Department of Health reported 1,485 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 23200 are active. Of these, 59.6 percent are mild, 3.8 percent asymptomatic, 5.1 percent critical, 12 percent severe, and 19.56 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 2753312 with the additional 1393 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 46698 with the additional 277 deaths. Metro […]
