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Deeper PHL-Japan security engagement pursued as Pres. Duterte, PM Kishida strengthen partnership

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida renewed their commitment to strengthen the strategic partnership between the Philippines and Japan, with the leaders agreeing that it was “high time for the Philippines and Japan to pursue deeper security engagement and coordination.” This is “by launching a Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting or 2+2 meeting” between the Philippines and Japan, according to a statement released by Malacanang. Among the regional […]

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Immigration bureau: Tourists still not allowed to enter PHL

(Eagle News) — The Philippines remains closed to tourists. This was reiterated by the Bureau of Immigration, following reports that the bureau’s offices were being swamped with queries  after Metro Manila was placed under the less restrictive Alert Level 2 status. He said, so far, only those under the categories allowed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases may be admitted. He said this was also provided they come from […]

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Palace: Employers, establishments can still require wearing of face shields inside their premises

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang clarified on Friday, Nov. 19, that the use of face shields—while already voluntary in areas under COVID-19 alert levels 3, 2 and 1—could still be required by employers or business establishment owners to their employees or customers while inside their premises. Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said that this modification is recommended by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID). “With regard to the voluntary use of face shields […]

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Warriors surge late to thwart Cavs’ NBA upset bid

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Stephen Curry scored 20 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter Thursday as the NBA-leading Golden State Warriors rallied from a 13-point third-period deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89. After being out-hustled by the shorthanded Cavs for most of the game, Golden State out-scored them 36-8 in the final frame to improve their league-leading record to 13-2. Draymond Green scored just four points but handed out 14 […]

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Japan unveils record $490 billion stimulus to boost pandemic recovery

by Kyoko HASEGAWA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a record $490 billion stimulus for the world’s third-largest economy Friday as he looks to shore up the country’s patchy pandemic recovery. The 56 trillion yen injection, the third since the Covid crisis struck last year and expected to be approved by the cabinet later in the day, “is enough to deliver a sense of safety and hope to the Japanese people”, […]

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First Wuhan Covid case days later than initially reported: scientist

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The first case of Covid-19 identified in Wuhan, China and presented as such by the World Health Organization was actually days later than previously believed and at an animal market, a top scientist said in the journal Science Thursday. Rather than the original patient being a man who had never been to the Wuhan market where wild and domestic animals were sold, the first known case of Covid-19 turns out […]

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Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella passes away

(Eagle News) — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has died. Labella was 70 years old. According to media reports quoting Labella’s son, Jaypee, the mayor died due to septic shock secondary to pneumonia. He had reportedly been confined in the Perpetual Succour Hospital for 23 days before he died. Before serving as mayor, Labella was the city’s vice mayor for two terms.    

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Cloudy skies, rains expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, in particular, are expected over Camarines Provinces and Quezon. PAGASA said this was due to the Low Pressure Area (LPA) estimated 205 km east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes. Flash floods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Nov. 19

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Nov. 19: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to coordinate with their airlines, noting that only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. Faroe Islands and the Netherlands have been included in the Philippines’ red list, which means travelers from those areas and those who have had travel […]

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Japan prices rise for second month

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan’s core consumer prices rose slightly year-on-year in October for the second month running, driven in part by higher fuel prices, government data showed Friday. The core consumer price index, which excludes volatile fresh food prices but includes fuel costs, was up 0.1 percent in October, tracking the same rise in September and in line with economist expectations. The second monthly rise follows 18 months of declines or stagnation during the […]

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Czechs impose new Covid measures as infections soar

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AFP) — The Czech government on Thursday announced it would introduce new measures to encourage Covid 19 vaccinations after a fresh record in daily infections. Starting Monday, only the vaccinated and those who have had Covid in the last six months will be allowed access to bars, restaurants, hotels and other services. A negative Covid test result will no longer suffice. “We were inspired by the Bavarian model, whose basis is that […]

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