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(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur early Sunday, June 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 4:28 a.m. It had its epicenter 56 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity III -Bislig City Instrumental Intensity Intensity I -Bislig City No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
Western section of Luzon also affected by southwest monsoon (Eagle News) — The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the southwest monsoon is also affecting the western section of Luzon. As a result, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will be experienced over Northern Samar, Romblon and Masbate. In Northern Luzon, the same conditions are expected over Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, June 6: 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 premises. So far, travelers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman and the United Arab Emirates are banned from entering the Philippines. The travel […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 1262273 on Saturday, June 5, after the Department of Health reported 6955 additional cases. Of the total cases, 59543 were active, according to recent DOH data. Of these, 93.5 percent were mild, 2.4 percent asymptomatic, 1.7 percent severe, 1.3 percent critical, and 1.16 percent were moderate cases. Recoveries rose to 1180998, including the additional 8109 ones. The death toll 21732 reached , with the addition of 195 deaths. […]
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday urged the Catholic Church to “take responsibility” and release records on indigenous residential schools under its direction, after the discovery of remains of 215 children in unmarked graves. And he warned that his government was prepared to take “stronger measures,” possibly including legal action, to obtain the documents demanded by victims’ families if the church fails to comply. Canada has been convulsed by the […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain’s competition watchdog said Friday it has opened an investigation into Facebook’s use of advertiser data s the EU announced a similar probe into the social media giant. “We intend to thoroughly investigate Facebook’s use of data to assess whether its business practices are giving it an unfair advantage in the online dating and classified ad sectors,” Andrea Coscelli, head of the Competition and Markets Authority, said in a statement. […]
(Eagle News)– Over 200 more COVID-19 cases have been reported among police personnel. The Philippine National Police said the additional 203 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 24691. Of these, 1733 were active. Over 100, or 104, more recoveries were also reported, also pushing the PNP COVID-19 recovery total to 22890. One additional death was reported so the death toll due to COVID-19 among police personnel is now at 68. Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte […]
(Eagle News) — The consular office in Tuguegarao city will attend temporarily only to emergency and urgent cases. In an advisory, the Department of Foreign Affairs said this was as the consular office will operate on skeleton teams for the duration of the modified enhanced community quarantine in the city. This was extended until June 15. The DFA said the consular office shall, in particular, attend to matters such as medical emergencies or returning OFWs, […]
(Eagle News) — Eight men–including two former police officers—were found guilty of kidnapping a Filipino-Chinese trader in Manila on Friday, 17 years after the crime was committed, while two others were acquitted. Judge Ma. Luisa Gonzalez-Betic of the Regional Trial Court Branch 225 of Quezon City convicted Romeo Ayson, Clayton Patingan, Alberto Culanag, Romeo Aruta, Jose Olbato, Jaime Tolevas, Edwin Castillo, and Sebastian Magaipo of kidnapping Genevive Sy in 2004 and sentenced them to suffer […]
(Eagle News) — Over 100 more COVID-19 cases have been reported among overseas Filipinos. According to recent Department of Foreign Affairs data, the additional 102 cases pushed the COVID-19 total among Filipinos abroad to 19876. “The spike in the number of cases is due to an increase in reported cases from a country in the Middle East,” the department said. Nine additional recoveries also pushed the COVID-19 recovery total to 12,053. No additional death due […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, June 5: 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 premises. So far, travelers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman and the United Arab Emirates are banned from entering the Philippines. The Bureau […]
(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Dante” is no longer affecting the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal earlier hoisted over Batanes has been lifted, with “Dante” now estimated 330 km north northeast of Itbayat, Batanes or over the sea south of Yonaguni Island (Okinawa), Japan. PAGASA said “Dante” is so far moving northeastward at 30 kph, and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this […]
