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Flight cancellations on Friday, Feb. 19

(Eagle News) — Several flights were cancelled on Friday, Feb. 19, due to bad weather. The Manila International Airport Authority said the following flights are cancelled: Cebgo (DG) DG 6177/6178 Manila-Masbate-Manila DG 6195/6196 Manila-Legazpi-Manila Earlier, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Auring” had intensified into a severe tropical storm. Four areas in Mindanao are under a Signal No. 1. These are over Davao Oriental, the eastern portion of Davao de Oro, the […]

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Pres. Duterte should consider new variants in Cebu in decision whether to shift to MGCQ, says UP OCTA research

Says COVID-19 virus mutations in Cebu, a “real cause of concern” https://youtu.be/sejSGRVwIts   (Eagle News) – The presence of new virus mutations confirmed in Central Visayas, particularly in Cebu, is a “real cause of concern” for the entire country, especially in Metro Manila where there is more concentration of people, according to the UP-OCTA Research team. Dr. Guido David, head of the UP Octa-Research Team, also said that President Rodrigo Duterte should take into consideration […]

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JUST IN: “Auring” intensifies into severe tropical storm

(Eagle News) — “Auring” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1 is raised over Davao Oriental, the eastern portion of Davao de Oro (Pantukan, Maragusan, New Bataan, Compostela, Monkayo), the eastern section of Agusan del Sur (Sibagat, Bayugan City, Prosperidad, Talacogon, San Francisco, Rosario, Bunawan, Santa Josefa, Trento), and Surigao del Sur as “Auring,” located  535 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del […]

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Metro Manila mayors agree to IATF proposal to place NCR under MGCQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_iXJMAslZg&feature=youtu.be   (Eagle News) — Metro Manila mayors have agreed to the proposal of the Inter-Agency Task Force on COVID-19 to place the Philippine capital under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ). After discussions, nine mayors voted to place Metro Manila under MGCQ starting March, comprising the majority vote, said Mike Salalima, chief of staff of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). But he said that all mayors have agreed in the end to implement the […]

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Brussels warns Warsaw over ancient forest

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The European Union on Thursday ordered Poland to comply with a top EU court decision and implement new regulations to preserve one of the continent’s last primeval forests. The European Court of Justice in 2018 said Poland’s government broke the law by allowing logging in the Bialowieza Forest, a UNESCO world heritage site. The logging began in May 2016 and the European Commission took Poland to court arguing that it was […]

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56 more police personnel recover from COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Fifty-six more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said the additional recoveries pushed the PNP COVID-19 recovery tally to 10493. Thirty-seven additional COVID-19 cases also pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 10940. Of these, 416 were active. No additional deaths were reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 31. The government is eyeing COVID-19 vaccination of 50 to 60 percent of the population to achieve […]

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Pres. Duterte signs memo allowing LGUs, DOH to pay over 15% of vaccine contract price as downpayment

Certifies as urgent pending bills that sought to establish vaccine indemnification fund   (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a memorandum order that will speed up the procurement and administration of COVID-19 vaccines by allowing more than 15% downpayment for the purchase of these vaccines, and at the same time certified as urgent the bills that sought to establish a vaccine indemnity fund. Memorandum Order No. 51 which was signed by President Duterte […]

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IATF approves proposal to place entire PHL under MGCQ by March; President Duterte to decide next week

(Eagle News) — The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the proposal to place the entire country under a modified general community quarantine. President Rodrigo Duterte, however, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a television interview, is expected to decide on the recommendation on  Monday. Roque said he will announce the President’s decision before the month ends. Earlier, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Benhur Abalos said Metro Manila mayors […]

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Foreigners with valid long-term visas now allowed entry into PHL

Tourists still barred from entering, Palace says (Eagle News) — Foreigners with valid long-term visas will now be allowed to enter the country. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a television interview on Friday, Feb. 19, that foreigners on a tourist visa are still not allowed. “Sa ngayon po, ang pinapayagan lang e lahat ng mga visas ng mga namumuhunan, mga nagtratrabaho, mga kamag-anak ng Pilipino, mga may asawa na Pilipino, mga anak. Halos lahat […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Feb. 19

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Feb. 19: Flight schedules may change at any given time. The government has eased restrictions on travel, with some foreigners now allowed entry into the Philippines. Starting Feb. 1, the government said the following from the United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Japan, Australia, Israel, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Switzerland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Lebanon, Singapore, Sweden, South […]

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Brazil passes 10 million coronavirus infections

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Brazil, the country with the second-highest coronavirus death toll, passed the 10-million mark for reported infections Thursday, amid a deadly second wave and problems with its vaccination campaign. The country became the third to reach the grim mark — after the United States and India — with more than 51,900 new infections in 24 hours, according to official data. Over the same one-day period, 1,367 people died, bringing the […]

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4 areas under Signal No. 1 as TS “Auring” remains almost stationary over the Philippine Sea

(Eagle News) — Four areas are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Auring” remained almost stationary over the Philippine Sea east of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said under the tropical cyclone wind signal are Davao Oriental, the eastern portion of Davao de Oro (Pantukan, Maragusan, New Bataan, Compostela, Monkayo), the southeastern portion of Agusan del Sur (San Francisco, Rosario, Bunawan, Trento, Santa Josefa), and the southern portion of Surigao […]

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