(Eagle News) — The Department of Education on Tuesday, Nov. 10, welcomed the Senate passage of a bill that would allow for staggered increases in the teaching supplies’ allowance in the next four years. In a statement, the DepEd said if passed into law, Senate Bill No. 1092 would be a “timely financial boost to our brave and resourceful teachers who courageously accepted the challenge of delivering education in these difficult times.” “We welcome this […]
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Año: Danao was recommended to replace Sinas as NCRPO chief
(Eagle News) — Region IV-A police chief Brigadier General Vicente Danao was recommended to the post of Metro Manila police chief. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año made the revelation in a radio interview on Tuesday, Nov. 10, after the Palace announced President Rodrigo Duterte had chosen Metro Manila police chief Debold Sinas as the next Philippine National Police chief. Sinas is slated to replace General Camilo Cascolan, who is expected to retire today, Nov. 10. According […]
US grants emergency approval to Lilly Covid-19 antibodies
WASHINGTON, United (AFP) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted emergency approval to a synthetic antibody treatment against Covid-19 developed by Eli Lilly, after the drug was shown to reduce the risk of hospitalization and emergency room visits. Bamlanivimab at a dose of 700 milligrams was authorized for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Covid-19 in adults and children aged 12 years and older who are at high risk for progressing to the […]
PAL issues reminders for passengers going on international travel
(Eagle News) — Philippine Airlines on Tuesday, Nov. 10, issued reminders to travelers leaving the Philippines for other countries. In a statement, PAL advised them to accomplish the Passenger Profile and Health Declaration form online via https://bit.ly/PALIntPPHD five days prior to their flight departure. The online portal will be open for registration on November 10, 2020 for flights starting November 12, PAL said. According to PAL, exempted from accomplishing the PPHD form online are travelers […]
Peru’s President Vizcarra ousted in Congress impeachment vote
LIMA, Peru (AFP) — Peru’s Congress voted Monday to impeach and oust President Martin Vizcarra over allegations he took kickbacks from developers while serving as a regional governor in 2014. After an impeachment trial that lasted nearly eight hours, the motion to remove the popular president was approved by 105 votes to 19, with four abstentions — far exceeding the 87 votes needed to impeach. “The resolution declaring the vacancy of the presidency of the […]
Watch: Raging river in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte as heavy rains start
(Eagle News) — This video sent by Eagle News Service correspondent Dhred Cimatu from Ilocos Norte shows a raging river in Bgy. Saguigui Pagudpud town in the province as heavy rains started to pour Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, 2020, as storm Ulysses threatens the country. Strong rains started to be felt this morning in the northern part of Ilocos Norte causing landslides in certain areas, particularly in barangays Bulalo, Caunayan, Balaoi at Pansian, all in […]
Eta death toll rises to 57 in hard-hit Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) — Fifty-seven people have died and eight are missing in Honduras following Tropical Storm Eta, authorities said Monday, as the death toll doubled in one of the countries worst hit by the storm. Eta slammed into Central America last week as a Category 4 hurricane, leaving over 200 people across the region dead or missing. Honduras was one of the worst affected, with swathes of the country now under water and authorities […]
Philippine economy shrinks 11.5% in third quarter
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippine economy shrank for the third straight quarter in July-September, official data showed Tuesday, but there were signs activity was slowly picking up as coronavirus restrictions eased and more businesses reopened. President Rodrigo Duterte’s government has been gradually loosening measures introduced in March to contain the virus after they sent the country plunging into its first recession in three decades and pushed many families deeper into poverty. Gross domestic product […]
‘Lockdown’ is Collins Dictionary Word of the Year
by Callum PATON Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Collins Dictionary said on Tuesday that “lockdown” is its Word of The Year in 2020 following a dramatic increase in usage during the spread of Covid-19. Lexicographers said they picked the word because it had become synonymous with the experience of populations across the world as governments look to curb the coronavirus pandemic. “It is a unifying experience for billions of people across […]
4.0-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 11:45 a.m., had its epicenter 17 kilometers southwest of General Luna. It had a depth of 45 kilometers. Instrumental intensity II was recorded in Surigao City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
“Ulysses” to intensify into severe tropical storm tonight
(Eagle News)– “Ulysses” is expected to intensify into a severe tropical storm tonight. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Ulysses” is also more likely to make landfall over Quezon on Thursday morning, and will closely approach Catanduanes and Camarines Norte tomorrow afternoon and evening, respectively. PAGASA said there is also “an increasing likelihood” of landfall over Bicol Region tomorrow afternoon or evening. So far, Signal No. 1 is in […]
Pres. Duterte approves “vaccine road map”; options for vaccine acquisition laid down
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the National Task Force’s (NTF) Philippine National Vaccine Roadmap which will ensure that the safest and most effective vaccine would be given to Filipinos. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that three options are also being discussed for the acquisition of the vaccine: through government to government deals, tripartite and multilateral deals where the pooled acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines by the ASEAN could be done to be […]
