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by Alice Philipson, with Martin Abbugao in Singapore Agence France Presse HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) — Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries on Sunday signed the world’s biggest free trade deal, seen as a huge coup for China in extending its influence. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) includes 10 Southeast Asian economies along with China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia, with members accounting for around 30 percent of global GDP. First proposed in 2012, the […]
(Eagle News)–Over 8,000 Filipinos abroad were repatriated by the Department of Foreign Affairs last week. The DFA said with the 8831 more repatriated, the total number of repatriated overseas Filipinos rose to 254,785 since the start of repatriation efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic in February. The department said more than 87 percent or 7,715 of this week’s repatriates arrived from the Middle East. Over 600, or 611, overseas Filipinos meanwhile came home from the Asia […]
by Shingo ITO Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan’s economy exited recession in the third quarter, growing a better-than-expected 5.0 percent, government data showed Monday, following a record contraction. A rise in domestic demand as well as exports helped drive the quarter-on-quarter growth, after the coronavirus pandemic and a consumption tax hike slammed the economy into reverse earlier in the year. The positive figures come after three quarters of contraction in the […]
(Eagle News)–Four 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, were sulfur dioxide and steam emissions. PHIVOLCS sakd the emission of white steam-laden plumes was weak. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission, on the other hand, was measured at an average of 42 tons on November 8. PHIVOLCS said a slight inflation of the lower and mid […]
(Eagle News)–Thirty-four more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the additional recoveries, the recovery tally rose to 7240 as of 6 p.m. of November 15. Forty-eight additional COVID-19 cases pushed the tally to 7677. Of these, 413 were active. No additional deaths were reported, which means the death toll remains at 24. The PNP has vowed to ensure the protection of police personnel, who remain among the country’s frontliners […]
(Eagle News) – The death toll due to Typhoon Ulysses which lashed Luzon has reached 69, as those affected by the typhoon reached 1.1 million individuals, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). NDRRMC Executive Director Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad said that the typhoon fatalities came from six regions in Luzon. Only the Ilocos Region did not report any death. The highest number of fatalities came from Cagayan Valley which experienced […]
(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said the government would make the planting of trees a requirement for public transport cooperatives and individuals to acquire a franchise or license. Tugade made the announcement as he blamed the cutting of trees for the flooding woes of Cagayan amid the onslaught of Typhoon “Ulysses.” In a statement, Tugade added the Cagayan River was also prone to overflow during inclement weather. “Mapapakita ‘ho dito ‘yung dalawang pangangailangan: Number 1 […]
(Eagle News)–There is no tsunami threat to any part of the country. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the advisory after it said a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Monday, Nov. 16. PHIVOLCS said the quake struck at 6:37 a.m. It had its epicenter 11 kilometers northwest of San Agustin, and a depth of 58 kilometers. Intensity V was felt in Bislig City. Damage to property and aftershocks are expected.
(Eagle News)–A strong earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Monday, Nov. 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology earlier said the quake, which hit at 6:37 a.m., had a magnitude of 6.4. PHIVOLCS later downgraded this to 6. The earthquake had its epicenter 29 kilometers southeast of San Agustin, and a depth of 33 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V- City of Bislig, Surigao del Sur; Rosario, […]
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the rest of the country. As a result, the entire Visayas, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan including Kalayaan Islands will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. A thunderstorm advisory has, on the other hand, been raised over parts of Quezon. Moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong […]
(Eagle News)–Metro Rail Transit-3 operations resumed today, Monday, Nov. 16. The MRT-3 said the first train from North Ave. departed at 4:37 a.m. The first train from Taft departed at 5:17 a.m. The MRT-3 said passenger operational capacity is at 30 percent, or 124 passengers per train car. That translates to 372 passengers allowed in each train set. The MRT-3 reminded passengers to strictly follow safety protocols including the wearing of face masks and face […]
(Eagle News)-The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Nov. 16: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA advised passengers to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. The government has eased some restrictions on travel, with domestic flights allowed but subject to travel requirements and foreigners with investor visas allowed entry into the country. Filipinos are also allowed to […]
