by Luis Jaime CISNEROS Agence France Presse LIMA, Peru (AFP) — Peru’s President Manuel Merino resigned Sunday, just five days after taking office, sparking celebrations in the capital Lima following street protests against him and the ousting of his popular predecessor. Merino, 59, stepped down shortly after a crisis session of Congress called on him to quit power before 6:00 pm (2300 GMT) or face censure. “I want to let the whole country know […]
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4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Batanes
(Eagle News)–A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 7:15 a.m., had its epicenter 66 kilometers northwest of Itbayat. It had a depth of 16 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
Three more COVID-19 cases reported among Filipinos abroad
(Eagle News)–Three more COVID-19 cases have been reported among overseas Filipinos. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional cases, the total rose to 11522. There was no new fatality nor recovery, which means the total of each category remains at 830 and 7461, respectively. The DFA said the Middle East and Africa region still has the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths, at 7518, 4648 and 545, respectively. The Americas have the least […]
5.0-magnitude quake jolts Masbate
(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:35 p.m., had its epicenter 18 kilometers southeast of Pio V. Corpuz. It had a depth of 18 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity IV – Pio V. Corpuz and Cataingan, Masbate; Almagro and Tagapul-an, Samar; Naval, Maripipi, Kawayan, Almeria, Biliran; Calubian, Leyte; Medellin, Cebu Intensity III […]
DOH reports 11,290 more COVID-19 recoveries; COVID-19 cases at 407,838
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 407,000 mark on Sunday, Nov. 15, after the Department of Health reported 1530 additional cases. The DOH said of the 407838 total cases, 25677 or 6.3 percent were active. Of these, 82.5 percent were mild, 8.4 percent asymptomatic, 5.6 percent critical, 3.2 percent severe, and 0.2 percent moderate. Over 1000, or 1335, tested positive for COVID-19 today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were […]
President Duterte visits typhoon-stricken Cagayan
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte visited on Sunday, Nov. 15, Cagayan, which was badly-hit by Typhoon “Ulysses.” A picture shared by Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddes Libiran showed the President with Senator Bong Go at the airport. Libiran said the President was in Tuguegarao. Pictures from Go showed the President and the senator conducting an aerial inspection of Cagayan Valley. The President also talked to residents of Solana. Cagayan and its capital Tuguegarao are under a state […]
VP Robredo visits Cagayan
(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo visited Cagayan on Sunday, Nov. 15. Robredo made the announcement in a Tweet. “We arrived in Cagayan this morning. Our team arrived a few hours earlier with supplies,” she said. She said the situation was “so much better.” “Many areas still flooded but water receded already,” she said. Cagayan has been placed under a state of calamity following the effects of “Ulysses” on the province. The Philippine National Police has […]
43 more COVID-19 recoveries among police personnel reported
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police has reported 43 additional recoveries among police personnel. The PNP said with the additional recoveries, the total rose to 7206. Sixteen new cases pushed the total to 7629. Of these, 399 were active. No additional deaths were reported, which means the death toll remains at 24. The police remain among the country’s frontliners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The PNP has said policemen on modified enhanced community quarantine and enhanced community […]
3.4-magnitude quake hits Negros Occidental
(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Negros Occidental on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:10 a.m., had its epicenter 9 kilometers northwest of Sipalay. It had a depth of 13 kilometers. The following instrumental intensity was reported: Instrumental Intensity: Intensity II – Sipalay City No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
Northeast monsoon affects N. Luzon
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley will have cloudy skies with rains as a result. Floods or landslides due to light to moderate rains are possible. Ilocos Region and Cordillera Administrative Region, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies […]
MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Nov. 15
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Nov. 15: 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 as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. The government has eased some restrictions on international travel, with foreigners with investor visas allowed entry into the […]
Virtual gold? Bitcoin’s rise sparks new debate amid pandemic
by Joseph SOTINEL Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Bitcoin’s rally above $15,000 has reignited debate over whether the cryptocurrency is so-called digital gold or a perilously risky bet as investors grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. The world’s most popular virtual unit has gained over 30 percent in value in almost three weeks up to Friday (November 6), taking it close to its December 2017 peak when it reached nearly $20,000. After […]
