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FDA gives green light after PHL vaccine expert panel recommendation on Sinovac use for senior citizens, citing its safety and efficacy (Eagle News) – The Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration approved on Wednesday, April 7, the use of Sinovac vaccines for the elderly. FDA Director-General Undersecretary Eric Domingo said that they approved the Sinovac vaccine with the brand name Coronavac for use in the elderly or those aged 60 and above after the recommendation […]
(Eagle News) — Philippine COVID-19 cases reached 819,164 on Wednesday, April 7, after the Department of Health reported 6,414 additional cases. According to DOH data, of the total cases, 158,701 were active. Of these, 97.5 percent were mild, 1.2 percent asymptomatic, 0.5 percent critical, 0.5 percent were severe, and 0.3 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 646,404, including the 163 additional ones. The COVID-19 death toll also rose, now at 14,059, with the addition […]
by Jerome TAYLOR Agence France Presse He leads one of the world’s smallest nations, but Surangel Whipps says Palau will not be bullied by anyone into deciding its future — least of all by China. Whipps, 52, became Palau’s president after last year defeating an opponent who favoured closer ties with Beijing. The Pacific nation of around 21,000 people is one of just 15 countries that still recognise Taiwan over China, something Whipps is […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has warned against the faking of COVID-19 test results, noting that violators could go to jail for the offense. The PNP issued the statement after the PNP Aviation Security Group said it arrested 15 individuals over fake RT-PCR test results at the airport. The test results are generally required for travel. According to the PNP, the individuals were bound for Davao and Zamboanga City from Metro Manila, which […]
By Alfred Acenas (EBC Hawaii-Pacific) Eagle News Service WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Eagle News) – As the COVID-19 pandemic entered its second year with new cases surging to triple digits daily, members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) or Church Of Christ in Hawaii bravely continue their works of charity though the Church’s Aid to Humanity program. In West Oahu, Church members distributed bags of groceries to the residents of the Waipahu Towers, an eight-storey high-rise […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines is filing another diplomatic protest against China over the presence of Chinese fishing vessels and maritime assets in the vicinity of Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. made the announcement in a Tweet on Wednesday, April 7, while sharing a Department of National Defense infographic quoting Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana’s response to the Chinese embassy’s justification of why the vessels were there. […]
(Eagle News) — Over 100 more Filipinos abroad have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Department of Foreign Affairs recent data, the additional 146 cases pushed the COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad to 16569. “To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad is now at 91, following new reports received from a country in Asia and the Pacific,” the DFA said. Nine more fatalities were reported, also pushing […]
(Eagle News) — Edsa Busway public utility buses under the government’s service contracting program will give free rides to healthcare workers and authorized persons outside of residences starting today, April 7. The Department of Transportation said this was in response to Transportation Secretary Art Tugade’s call to provide additional assistance to that particular sector during the enhanced community quarantine, where the movement of people is limited. The ECQ in the Greater Manila Area has been […]
(Eagle News) — Over 200 more police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Philippine National Police data, the additional 208 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 16430. Of the total cases, 2544 were active. Over 200, or 278, additional recoveries pushed the PNP COVID-19 recovery total to 13846. No additional deaths were reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 40. Earlier, the PNP said among those who tested positive […]
PAGASA says another LPA expected to develop outside PAR within the week (Eagle News) — Rains are expected in parts of Mindanao until the end of the week due to the trough of a low pressure area off Surigao del Sur. A recent bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the LPA was spotted 790 km east of Hinatuan, and its trough will bring rains in the eastern portion of Caraga, Davao […]
(Eagle News) — A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Wednesday, April 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:08 a.m. It had its epicenter 99 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. Its depth was 102 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity I – General Santos City & Koronadal City, South Cotabato; Alabel & Kiamba, Sarangani No damage to property was expected but aftershocks […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, April 7: Flight schedules may change 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. On March 28, the Palace said NCR Plus, which covers Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, and Rizal, would revert to an enhanced community quarantine, the strictest form […]
