HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) — The Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam, postponed this year due to the pandemic, will be held in May 2022, the country’s Olympic Committee said Friday. The regional Olympics were scheduled to take place in Hanoi and 11 other locations in Vietnam from November 21 to December 2. But a devastating wave of coronavirus which hit many of the provinces due to be hosting Games events forced the postponement. The event will […]
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Inflation rate for bottom 30% of income households eased to 4.8% in October: PSA
(Eagle News) — The Philippines’ inflation rate for the bottom 30 percent of income households eased further to 4.8 percent in October, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Friday, Nov. 5. According to the PSA, the inflation rate for that group in September was at 5.0 percent while the rate was at 2.9 percent in October 2020. The PSA said the deceleration was mainly due to the slower annual rate observed in the heavily-weighted food […]
Pres. Duterte launches Puerto Princesa Seaport Expansion Project to boost Palawan economy
President Rodrigo Duterte led the launching on Thursday, Nov. 4, of the Puerto Princesa Seaport Expansion Project seen to boost economic activity in the province as the country gears toward recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “I am excited to see the outcome of this new infrastructure, which is envisioned to boost growth in Palawan and its nearby areas,” President Duterte said during the inauguration at the Puerto Princesa Port in Palawan. […]
Metro Manila shifts to Alert Level 2 starting Nov. 5
(Eagle News) — Starting today, Friday, Nov. 5, Metro Manila is under Alert Level 2 where more restrictions are eased. Malacanang said yesterday that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Thursday, November 4, 2021, approved the de-escalation of the National Capital Region to Alert Level 2. This will last until November 21, 2021. “Also approved is the recommendation of the sub-Technical Working Group on Data Analytics to base the alert level assignments on data that […]
UK becomes first country to approve anti-Covid pill
by James PHEBY LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain on Thursday became the first country to approve an anti-Covid pill, as it greenlit the use of Merck’s antiviral drug to treat patients suffering from mild to moderate coronavirus, regulators said. “Today is a historic day for our country, as the UK is now the first country in the world to approve an antiviral that can be taken at home for Covid-19,” said health minister Sajid […]
Eiffel Tower visitor numbers climb to pre-Covid levels
PARIS, France (AFP) — The Eiffel Tower is clocking up visitor numbers not seen since Covid-19 kept most tourists away and ripped a deep hole in its finances, the attraction’s operator said Thursday. A major paint job on the “Iron Lady” has resumed after an interruption during the pandemic due to high lead levels, it said, with the aim of having the landmark look its best in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Eiffel […]
Moderna sees fewer 2021 vaccine deliveries, shares drop
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Moderna cut its 2021 forecast for Covid-19 vaccine deliveries on Thursday, pushing back some doses to next year and sending shares sharply lower. The biotech company, which has soared to prominence this year on the success of its coronavirus vaccine, cited longer delivery times for international shipments. Other factors concern “temporary” impacts associated with the ramp up of production, said Moderna, adding that some shipments would lapse until early […]
German Covid cases soar as WHO warns over Europe deaths
by Michelle FITZPATRICK FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP) — Daily Covid infections hit an all-time high in Germany Thursday as the World Health Organization warned that another 500,000 people could die across Europe, with cases once again on the rise. The dire projection came as the UK became the first country to approve an anti-Covid pill and the US announced strict new rules for businesses to strongarm employees into getting vaccines, as countries scramble to avoid another […]
US businesses face Jan 4 deadline to get workers vaccinated
by Chris Stein WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday set a January 4 deadline for enforcement of strict rules intended to push tens of millions of American workers into getting Covid-19 vaccines The mandates targeting businesses with more than 100 employees, as well as health care workers and federal contractors, represent the most aggressive steps Washington has taken against the virus and the Delta variant, which has hobbled economic recovery. […]
PAGASA monitoring LPA off N. Samar
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Northern Samar. According to PAGASA, the LPA was so far situated 60 km east of Catarman. Visayas, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Masbate, Mindoro Provinces, and Palawan, PAGASA said, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms as a result. Flash floods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Mindanao, meanwhile, will have […]
MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Nov. 5
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Nov. 5: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to get confirmation of their flights as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The Bureau of Immigration has said tourists are still not allowed into the country even if they come from countries in the Philippines’ green list. […]
Gun Amnesty Program: Union County collects 525+ unwanted guns
In New Jersey, the Union County collects over 500 unwanted guns in a buyback amnesty event. Eagle News correspondent Elle Aguilar for the details. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKDlBihaMYM
