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(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order creating a National Amnesty Commission. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the commission–which would be composed of seven members–would assess the amnesty applications of individuals facing criminal charges, including rebellion. “This is part of the efforts toward peace, where we offer the hand of peace to some groups so they can go back to normal and peaceful lives,” he said. Amnesty, when granted, absolves a […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Dubai has begun the mass vaccination of public transport workers, with the Gulf emirate aiming to remain open to international tourism despite a surge in cases. The United Arab Emirates, which includes Dubai and six other emirates and has a population of nearly 10 million, has administered 4.4 million doses — one of the best vaccination rates per capita in the world, and second to Israel. The UAE has […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Feb. 9, thanked Congress for the expected passage of the Bayanihan 3 law that would allocate funds for the country’s economic recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “I thank Congress for understanding us and giving us the support, the critical support we badly need to discharge our duties,” the President said. The President made the statement as he noted he did not “begrudge” members of the House and […]
(Eagle News) — A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 7:24 a.m., had its epicenter 58 kilometers southwest of San Jose. It had a depth of 17 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Intensity II – Roxas, […]
(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today due to the trough of a low pressure area and the northeast monsoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical said Visayas, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Mindoro Provinces, Marinduque, Romblon, and Aurora will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the trough of the LPA 75 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. Flashfloods or […]
(Eagle News) — Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano has tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Feb. 9. According to Calixto-Rubiano, the results were based on a RT-PCR test she took after she felt symptoms of COVID-19. She said she was now in isolation. “Kasalukuyang isinasagawa na rin ang COVID 19 protocols ng lungsod on contact tracing sa maaring naging source ng sakit at gayundin sa aking mga […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, Feb. 9: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled, noting that only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The government has eased travel restrictions on over 30 countries with reported COVID-19 virus variants, […]
by Nina Larson with AFP Bureaus GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization insisted Monday that the AstraZeneca vaccine was still a vital tool in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, after South Africa delayed the start of its inoculation programme over concerns about its efficacy against a virus variant. “It is vastly too early to be dismissing this vaccine,” said Richard Hatchett, who heads the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), which […]
by Jalees ANDRABI TAPOVAN, India (AFP) — Emergency workers in India on Monday raced against time to dig through mud and rocks choking a Himalayan tunnel after a devastating flash flood — thought to have been caused by a chunk of glacier breaking off — killed at least 26 people. More than 170 others were listed as missing after a wall of water and debris barrelled down a tight valley in India’s north early Sunday, […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Zambales on Monday, Feb. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:54 p.m., had its epicenter 141 kilometers southwest of San Antonio. It had a depth of 30 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Undocumented migrants in Britain will still be able to get Covid vaccines without being subject to status checks, the government said on Monday. Anyone in Britain can register with doctors and access free frontline medical care, regardless of their immigration status. Some data is shared with the interior ministry, which is responsible for border enforcement and investigating irregular immigration, including deporting those with no right to remain. However, […]
Weekly deliveries to start to Metro Manila to bring down pork prices (Eagle News) – The Department of Agriculture said that there will be weekly delivery of live hogs from Mindanao, Visayas and other parts of Luzon to supply Metro Manila markets. This came about as the department also mobilized its transport facilities to help in transporting hogs from all over the country to the Philippine capital at a minimal fee. Agriculture Secretary William […]
