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Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to at times moderate rains are being experienced in some areas of Bukidnon (Talakag, Lantapan, Cabanglasan, San Fernando, Quezon), Iligan City, Agusan del Norte (Las Nieves, Buenavista), Agusan del Sur (Esperanza, Trento, Sta. Josefa), and Davao Oriental (Boston, Cateel). The same conditions are being experienced over Davao de Oro (Monkayo, Compostela, Laak), […]

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House passes bills giving Pres. Duterte power to suspend Philhealth, SSS premium hikes

  (Eagle News) — The Philippine House of Representatives has passed two bills granting to President Rodrigo Duterte the power to suspend the scheduled increases in member contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and Social Security System (SSS) “in times of national emergencies” such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lower House approved on third and final reading House Bill (HB) Nos. 8461 and 8512 principally authored by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco. Congress said […]

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42 more police personnel recover from COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Forty-two more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said the additional recoveries pushed the PNP COVID-19 recovery total to 9618. Thirty-four additional cases brought the PNP COVID-19 total to 10253. Of these, 606 were active. No additional death was reported, which means the COVID-19 death toll among police personnel remains at 29. The government has said uniformed personnel, including the police, were among the priorities in a COVID-19 […]

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EBC Kids: Learn more about the water cycle

  What is the water cycle?  Do you know its various processes? How does water evaporate? How is rain produced? Well, these questions from kids can be answered just by watching this short educational video. Learn more about the water cycle in this informative video prepared by NET25 Kids. Through this video, children can continue to learn of new things even in the comfort of their homes. For more of the NET25 Kids videos, visit: […]

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WHO team visits Chinese virus lab in Wuhan

  WUHAN, China (AFP) — World Health Organization inspectors visited a laboratory in China’s Wuhan city on Wednesday that American officials suggested could have been the source of the coronavirus. The inspection of the Wuhan virology institute, which conducts research on the world’s most dangerous diseases, will be one of the most-watched stops on the team’s probe into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. The sensitive mission, which China had delayed throughout the first year […]

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DFA reports 53 more COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad

(Eagle News) — Fifty-three more overseas Filipinos have tested positive for COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the additional cases pushed the COVID-19 total among Filipinos abroad to 14,016. Thirty-five more have recovered, pushing the recovery tally to 8954. No additional death was reported, which means the death toll among Filipinos abroad remains at 952. Based on DFA data, the Middle East and Africa are still the regions with the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries […]

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Simmons among nine NBA stars on Australia Olympicsquad

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Two-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles and San Antonio Spurs’ Patty Mills were included Wednesday in Australia’s Tokyo Olympic squad as they target an elusive gold medal. They are among nine NBA players on the team, although new head coach Brian Goorjian also opted for some young blood as Australia look to challenge basketball powers United States, Serbia and Spain for the podium. […]

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US determines Myanmar army carried out coup, blocking aid

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Washington formally determined Tuesday that Myanmar’s military carried out a coup, legally requiring an end to US assistance to the government. “We have assessed that the Burmese military’s actions on February 1, having deposed the duly elected government, constituted a military coup d’etat,” State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters, using Myanmar’s former name of Burma. “The United States will continue to work closely with our partners throughout the region […]

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P2.7 million worth of shabu seized in Pampanga; suspect arrested

(Eagle News) — Around P2.7 million worth of shabu was seized by authorities in Pampanga, the Philippine National Police said on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The PNP said also arrested during a police operation on McArthur Highway, Barangay Tabun, Mabalacat on Tuesday was Arnel Gonzales alias Bay, 30, a tricycle driver. The PNP said he was in its database of illegal drug personalities  and was known to be involved in the illegal drug trade in Mabalacat […]

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PHIVOLCS: 7 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Mayon in 24 hours but magmatic eruption not imminent

(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was last measured at an average of 634 tons on January 27. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that while there was no magmatic […]

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Public can now avail of drive-thru saliva tests for COVID-19, says PRC

Saliva tests at 98 percent efficacy, officials assure https://youtu.be/YCl1EqoA4OI   (Eagle News) — The Philippine Red Cross started its drive-thru saliva tests for COVID-19 which it would be conducting in selected malls in Metro Manila. This was made possible with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with SM Supermalls. More convenient COVID-19 tests would now be made more available to the public at less cost because of this.  Test results would also be […]

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Cloudy skies with rains still expected as northeast monsoon affects PHL

(Eagle News) — The northeast monsoon is still affecting the country. As a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bicol Region and Samar Provinces will have cloudy skies with rains. Flashfloods or landslides during moderate with at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, the rest of Visayas, Caraga, and the provinces of Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon will have cloudy skies with light […]

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