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“Fabian” slightly intensifies, nears severe tropical storm category

Monsoon rains expected over Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan due to “Fabian,” LPA outside PAR (Eagle News) — “Fabian” has slightly intensified and is nearing severe tropical storm category. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, however, that “Fabian,” which is located 1,090 km east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon,  is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall in the country. Instead, it, together with the tropical depression spotted 900 km west of […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Monday, July 19

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, July 19: MIAA advised passengers to get confirmation of their flights from the respective airlines as it noted that flight schedules may change at any given time. The travel ban on passengers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates has been extended to July 31. The national government later said Indonesia […]

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COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rise to 1,507,755

(Eagle News)–Detected COVID-19 cases in the Philippines are now at 1507755 after the Department of Health reported 5411 additional cases. Of the total cases, 47190 were active. Of these, 91.9 percent were mild, 1.9 percent asymptomatic, 2.7 percent were severe, 1.6 percent critical, and 1.88 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1433851 including the 5439 additional ones. The death toll is now at 26714, including the additional 117 deaths. The DOH has said the first […]

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Rains expected over Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Zambales, Bataan as “Fabian,” LPA enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News) — “Fabian” is moving slowly over the Philippine Sea while maintaining its strength. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while “Fabian” is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall into the country, it, together with the low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, is expected to continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. As a result, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Zambales, and Bataan will experience monsoon rains […]

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DOTr: Newly-developed Clark International Airport to start operations within the year

(Eagle News) — The newly-developed Clark International Airport will start operations within the year, the Department of Transportation said. The DOTr made the announcement a day after President Rodrigo Duterte inspected the the newly-completed passenger terminal building, which was among the key projects under the administration’s Build, Build, Build program. According to the DOTr, with the newly-developed airport’s opening, the decongestion of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is expected. “This structure before us reflects the […]

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5.4-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

(Eagle News) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Sunday, July 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 8:09 a.m. It had its epicenter 37 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. The depth of focus was 42 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V – Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental Intensity IV – Mati City, Davao Oriental Intensity III – Tampakan and Tupi, South […]

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PCG rescues 21 passengers of capsized motorbanca off Corregidor Island

(Eagle News) — Twenty-one passengers from a distressed vessel off Corregidor Island were rescued by authorities, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Saturday, July 17. According to the PCG,  the rescued individuals were passengers of MBCA LADY TRICIA, which had capsized after being hit by big waves and encountering engine trouble. The owner and one of the passengers, 37-year-old Delfin Mabesa, told the PCG  they were en route back to Rosario, Cavite from Corregidor Island […]

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PNP begins preparations for President Duterte’s last SONA; says no security threat monitored so far

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar has begun preparations for  President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address slated on July 26. Eleazar said so far, no threat has been monitored. The police force, however, will be on full alert on that day to ensure no untoward incidents happen. He added enough police officers will also be deployed. According to the PNP chief, so far, the police were coordinating with other […]

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PHIVOLCS monitors 86 earthquakes in Taal; alert level 3 still in place

(Eagle News) — Eighty-six earthquakes were monitored in Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquakes monitored in the volcano, which remains on alert level 3, included 84 volcanic tremors that lasted for one to 34 minutes and a weak background tremor. Also monitored in Taal was a steam plume rising up to 2,100 meters before it headed northeast. Sulfur dioxide emissions were monitored at 5466 tons on July […]

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PNP logs 76 more COVID-19 cases; 78th COVID-19 death is 40-year-old policeman assigned in Camp Crame

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police on Sunday, July 18, reported 76 more COVID-19 cases as it reported its 78th COVID-19 fatality. According to PNP data, the additional cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 29245. Of these, 1312 were active. Recoveries also rose to 27926, including the additional 79 recoveries. The death toll is also now at 78, with its latest fatality a policeman assigned in Camp Crame. According to the PNP Health […]

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“Fabian” intensifies into tropical storm, continues to enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News) — “Fabian” has intensified into a tropical storm. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, while it is unlikely to to bring heavy rainfall to the country, it is still currently enhancing the southwest monsoon together with the low pressure area estimated at 630 km west of Calayan, Cagayan. As a result, PAGASA said Western Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro will experience monsoon rains in the next 24 hours. The […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, July 18

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, July 18: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The travel ban on passengers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman and the United Arab Emirates is still in effect until July 31. The […]

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