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(Eagle News) — Around P6 million worth of marijuana was seized in Kapangan, Benguet recently, the Philippine National Police said. The PNP identified those arrested by police manning a checkpoint as Marry Ann Felipe Del Rosario, Simiano Tadina Patingan, and Jun Comot Colera. The police said they had flagged down the Mitsubishi Montero the suspects were using to inspect the vehicle when they saw the suspected marijuana inside. A police officer, the PNP said, also […]
(Eagle News) — The Bicol International Airport started commercial operations on Friday, Oct. 8, the Department of Transportation announced. According to the Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, who was present during the inauguration led by President Rodrigo Duterte on the day before, the airport was also now “night-rated” and will start night operations in November. The DOTr said the country’s “Most Scenic Gateway” will offer domestic and international passengers contactless properties that are innovative solutions during […]
(Eagle News) — “Maring” is now a tropical storm and is traversing the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, although no tropical cyclone wind signal is in effect, moderate to heavy rains are expected over Eastern Visayas and Caraga, with the center of Tropical Storm “Maring” estimated 715 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar or 790 km east of Catarman, Northern Samar. PAGASA said “Maring” is packing maximum […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard rescued three passengers of a distressed motorbanca off the waters of Zambales on Friday, Oct. 8. The PCG said Joey Lescano, 38; Jessabel Semella, 29; and Jhon Larence Reyes, 16; were rescued from their vessel that drifted 5 nautical miles west of Capones Island, San Antonio, Zambales after it encountered engine trouble. The three had departed from Mariveles, Bataan and were on their way back to Noveleta, Cavite […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Oct. 9: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to coordinate with the airlines prior to the scheduled travel. It said only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. Earlier, the Bureau of Immigration reminded foreign nationals that appropriate visas need to be secured for entry into the Philippines. […]
by Becca MILFELD WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US drugmaker Pfizer said Thursday it has formally requested emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine in children age five to 11. Children have been infected in greater numbers in the latest coronavirus wave driven by the Delta variant, and inoculating young people is seen as key to keeping schools open and helping end the pandemic. In late September, Pfizer and BioNTech, the German biotechnology giant which […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States added 194,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent, government data released Friday showed, a mixed result as the world’s largest economy recovers from the pandemic. Fewer jobs were gained than expected but the unemployment rate dropped by more than analysts predicted, with the Labor Department noting employment rising in the leisure and hospitality sector that had been hard hit by Covid-19, but […]
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) — The United Nations voiced alarm Friday at Myanmar’s military junta deploying heavy weapons and troops to particular townships, fearing for the civilian population. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said the deployment of two high-ranking commanders represented a worrying escalation in the situation. “Alarming reports indicate that there has been substantial deployment of heavy weapons and troops by the Myanmar military, the Tatmadaw, over the past few […]
Dela Rosa- Go tandem in the offing for PDP-Laban; substitution of candidates still allowed until Nov. 15 by COMELEC (Eagle News) – In a surprise move, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa filed his certificate of candidacy as the standard bearer of the ruling party, PDP-Laban. Dela Rosa filed his CoC to run as president in the 2022 elections just before the lapse of the 5.m. deadline on October 8 for the filing of his […]
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Seventeen people in Russia have died after drinking surrogate alcohol containing highly toxic methanol, officials said Friday, with investigators launching criminal probes. The deaths are the latest in Russia from the consumption of a cheap alcohol substitute, a persistent problem that authorities have previously said must be solved. An additional 16 people in the region of Orenburg, around 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) southeast of Moscow in the southern Urals, suffered alcohol […]
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) — The Sri Lankan government on Friday ended price controls on essential foods in a bid to end black market trading as food shortages worsen amid a foreign currency crisis. The cabinet decided to free prices for milk powder, wheat flour, sugar and liquified petroleum gas hoping it would increase supplies. “Prices could go up by as much as 37 percent across the board, but it is hoped dealers will not […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,643,494 after the Department of Health reported 10670 additional cases on Friday, oct. 8. The DOH said of the total cases, 118203 were active. Of these, 77.7 percent were mild, 13.4 percent were asymptomatic, 1.1 percent were critical, 2.7 percent were severe, and 5.15 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 2486059 with the addition of 7691 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 39232 […]
