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DFA to public: All passport applications strictly by appointment only

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that all passport applications are strictly by appointment only. The Office of Consular Affairs said this was in view of the prevailing national health emergency declared due to COVID-19. OCA said applicants may book an appointment  via passport.gov.ph. According to OCA, passport appointment slots are limited by the maximum capacity of applicants and personnel allowed within the Consular Offices, in compliance with prescribed health and […]

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4.8-magnitude quake hits Masbate

(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate early Monday, Nov. 30. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 4:23 a.m., had its epicenter 11 kilometers southeast of Cataingan. It had a depth of 16 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity III – Masbate City Intensity II – Irosin and Magallanes, Sorsogon Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Masbate City Intensity II – Legaspi City Intensity […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Nov. 30

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Nov. 30: Flight schedules are subject to changes. MIAA advised passengers to confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. According to MIAA, only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. The government has eased restrictions on travel, with domestic flights allowed but subject to the travel requirements […]

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PAGASA monitoring LPA off Mindanao

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Mindanao. PAGASA said the LPA 890 kilometers east of the island group was apart from the  tail-end of a frontal system (Shear line) affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. The weather bureau said the northeast monsoon is also affecting Northern and Central Luzon. As a result, PAGASA said Eastern Visayas and Occidental Mindoro, and Bicol Region, […]

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PHL COVID-19 cases at 429,864; 10,579 more recover

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 429,000 mark on Sunday, Nov. 29, after the Department of Health reported over 2076 additional cases. The DOH said of the 429,864 additional cases, 22867 or 5.3 percent were active. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday were Quezon City with 137, Laguna with 122, Cavite with 103, Batangas with 96, and Angeles City with 79. Recoveries rose to 398624 including the […]

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OPM singer April Boy Regino passes away

  (Eagle News) — Singer April Boy Regino has passed away, his brother said on Sunday, Nov. 29. “Nakakalungkot naman ang araw na ito..wala na ang kuya April Boy ko,” Vingo Regino said. No cause of death was specified. The singer was best known for his songs “Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin,” “Umiiyak ang Puso,” and “Paano ang Puso Ko.” In 2013, the OPM singer announced he was retiring from show business as he continued to […]

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Rainfall advisory raised over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate rains are being experienced over Cagayan (Peñablanca). Meanwhile, light to moderate rains are expected over Apayao (Calanasan and Kabugao); other parts of Cagayan such as Baggao, Enrile, Gonzaga, Santa Praxedes, Solana and Tuguegarao City; Isabela (Burgos, Cabagan, Delfin Albano, Divilacan, Gamu, Maconacon, Quezon, Roxas, San Manuel, San Pablo, Santa Maria, Santo […]

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Roque notes he had no control over crowded Cebu event, says LGU organizer also surprised at huge turnout

(Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said he did not have control over the Cebu event attended by a huge crowd of people, some of whom were not practicing social distancing. In a statement, Roque said the opening of the Bantayan Island airport was organized by the local government, which “did not expect the huge turnout of people as well.” “As a precautionary measure, I observed physical distancing and reminded those who were present […]

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PNP COVID-19 recoveries at 7,669 after 32 more recover

(Eagle News) — Thirty-two more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the additional recoveries, the recovery  total rose to 7669. Thirty-one more additional cases pushed the total to 8075. Of these, 380 were active. There was no additional death reported, which means the death toll remains at 26. The police are among the country’s frontliners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The PNP has said all policemen on modified enhanced community […]

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3 volcanic quakes, sulfur dioxide emission monitored at Kanlaon; alert level 1 still in place

(Eagle News) — Three volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was sulfur dioxide emission. PHIVOLCS said the sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 336 tons on Nov. 24. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and recorded inflation on the lower to mid slopes that […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Nov. 29

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Nov. 29: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will only be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the travel requirements of the local government unit that has […]

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Tail-end of frontal system, northeast monsoon affecting eastern sections of Northern, Central Luzon

(Eagle News) — The tail-end of a frontal system is affecting the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, Quezon and Bicol Region will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms, also due to the easterlies. Flashfloods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. PAGASA said Metro Manila, Ilocos region, and the […]

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