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TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Around 10,000 of 80,000 planned Tokyo 2020 Olympic volunteers have quit, organisers have revealed as they battle persistent doubts over the Games with just 50 days until the opening ceremony. Tokyo 2020 chief Seiko Hashimoto ruled out a further postponement of the Games, speaking to a Japan sports paper, and said cancellation would only happen in catastrophic circumstance such as most delegations not being able to come to Japan. Organisers will […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Wednesday, June 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 10:31 a.m. It had its epicenter 144 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. The depth of focus was 88 kilometers. An instrumental intensity 1 was felt in Kiamba. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
by Julie CHARPENTRAT PARIS, France (AFP) — The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has scorched its way across the world killing millions and bringing economies to a standstill. But where exactly did it come from? With few clear answers, speculation has persisted since the beginning of the pandemic, spawning misinformation and conspiracy theories as well as sharp diplomatic tensions. Here is a look at leads scientists are following — and others they have rejected — in trying to […]
(Eagle News) — All storm signals have now been lifted even as “Dante” maintained its strength while moving northwestward over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a gale warning, however, is still in effect over the northern and western seaboards of Northern Luzon, with “Dante” estimated 205 km west northwest of Dagupan City, Pangasinan or 190 km west southwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur. PAGASA said “Dante” is packing […]
Central part of Pangasinan, parts of Zambales and Tarlac under Signal No. 1 (Eagle News) — The western portion of Pangasinan is under Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm “Dante” continues to move north-northwestward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Dasol, Mabini, Burgos, City of Alaminos, Agno, Bani, Bolinao and Anda, in particular, are under the storm signal, with “Dante” estimated 145 km west northwest of Dagupan City. Meanwhile, Signal No. 1 […]
(Eagle News) — Over 100 more COVID-19 cases have been reported among police personnel. According to Philippine National Police data, the additional 125 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 24372. Of these, 1660 were active. Over 100–or 115–additional recoveries were also reported, pushing the PNP COVID-19 recoveries to 22645. No additional PNP COVID-19 deaths were reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 67. Earlier, the PNP said its 67th COVID-19 fatality […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Customs generated P49.334 billion in revenues in May, surpassing its target for the month by 6.6 percent. In a statement, the bureau said the increase of P3.058 billion was despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects. Based on the preliminary report from the BOC Financial Service, the P49.334B collection includes additional revenues from the Tax Expenditure Fund (TEF) amounting to P50.16 million and Post Clearance Audit Group (PCAG) collection […]
(Eagle News) — The inauguration of development projects in Kalibo International Airport scheduled today, June 3, has been postponed. The Department of Transportation said this was due to the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Dante.” The DOTr said the postponement was upon the advice of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. “After thorough considerations, and despite preparations already laid out ahead of the anticipated event, the DOTr has decided to reschedule the […]
(Eagle News) — Seven more overseas Filipinos have tested positive for COVID-19. According to recent Department of Foreign Affairs data, the additional COVID-19 cases pushed the COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad to 19772. One additional recovery also pushed COVID-19 recoveries to 12038. No additional death due to COVID-19 was reported among overseas Filipinos, which means the COVID-19 death toll remains at 1194. The Middle East and Africa are still the regions with the most COVID-19 […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has expressed support for the setting up of a “green lane” for foreign travelers vaccinated for COVID-19. In a statement, bureau chief Jaime Morente said the bureau supports the Department of Tourism’s proposal “as it will not only resuscitate our tourism industry, it will also generate employment for millions of Filipinos who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.” He said the setting up of a green lane […]
(Eagle News) — The good policemen still outnumber the bad ones. This was the statement of Philippine National Police Chief General Guillermo Eleazar after a policeman shot dead an unarmed 52-year-old woman in Quezon City on Monday, June 1. Eleazar has ordered the fast-tracking of summary dismissal proceedings against Hensie Zinampan after he was seen committing the crime in footage shown by media. “Sa mahigit na 220,000 na pulis natin sa PNP, napakaliit na porsyento […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, June 3: MIAA earlier advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights first as only those with the same will be allowed entry into the airport. The NCR Plus area, which covers Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna, are under a general community quarantine with restrictions until June 15. The government has also extended the ban on travelers from […]
