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(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Nov. 6: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. MIAA said only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements of the local government unit that has […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes and the Babuyan Islands with the center of “Siony” expected to make landfall or go very close Itbayat in the next two to three hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Allacapan, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Pamplona, Sanchez-Mira, Claveria, Santa Praxedes), the northern portion of Apayao (Santa Marcela, Luna, Calanasan), […]
by Noe LEIVA TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) — The death toll from hurricane Eta rose to at least 12 Thursday as it spun itself out into a tropical depression in Central America, while rising floodwaters and a wake of destruction in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala left thousands without shelter and at risk of landslides. Four people died in landslides in Guatemala, including two children whose fragile family dwelling was swept away. Landslides also claimed the lives […]
(Eagle News) — Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia, H. E. Charles C. Jose thanked the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) or Church Of Christ for the recent Aid to Humanity event or Lingap sa Mamamayan that helped many overseas Filipino workers in Malaysia. The Church turned over around 200 relief bags to the Philippine embassy in Malaysia on Oct. 31 for distribution to the OFWs in Malaysia. This was also done to mark the birthday of the […]
by Eléonore HUGHES Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — The world’s biggest iceberg is on a collision course with a remote South Atlantic island that is home to thousands of penguins and seals, and could impede their ability to gather food, scientists told AFP Wednesday. Icebergs naturally break off from Antarctica into the ocean, but climate change has accelerated the process — in this case, with potentially devastating consequences for abundant wildlife in the British […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 389,000 mark on Thursday, Nov. 5, after the Department of Health reported 1594 additional cases. The DOH said of the total 389,725 cases, 8.4 percent or 32773 were active. Of these, 83 percent were mild, 10.1 percent were asymptomatic, 4.4 percent critical, and 2.5 percent severe. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Manila with 253, Cavite with 126, Davao City and Rizal with […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Democratic presidential challenger Joe Biden on Wednesday neared the magic number of 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House with several battleground states still in play, as incumbent President Donald Trump challenged the vote count. As it stands, there are five states still left uncalled, including major prizes such as Pennsylvania, and key small state Nevada — meaning both Trump and Biden still have a path to […]
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) — Sri Lanka’s navy and volunteers rescued 120 pilot whales stranded in the country’s biggest mass beaching, but at least two injured animals were found dead, officials said. Sailors from the navy and the coastguard along with local volunteers pushed back at least 120 whales by dawn Tuesday after a gruelling overnight rescue, navy spokesman Indika de Silva said. The school of short-finned pilot whales washed ashore at Panadura, 25 kilometres […]
(Eagle News)–“Siony” is expected to intensify into a typhoon by tomorrow morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Babuyan Islands and Batanes with “Siony” located 360 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gustiness of up to 115 kph. It is moving west at 25 kph. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is in effect over […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia’s virus-hit economy contracted in the third quarter, plunging it into its first recession since the archipelago was mired in the Asian financial crisis more than 20 years ago. Activity in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy slumped 3.49 percent on-year in July-September, the statistics agency said Thursday, with tourism, construction and trade among the hardest-hit sectors. The data marked the second consecutive quarter of contraction after a 5.3 percent decline in April-June. […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration will implement a one-strike policy against erring employees. The bureau made the announcement on Thursday, Nov. 5, days after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Department of Justice to spearhead a probe into corruption in government. According to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, in support of the President’s initiative, the bureau “beefed up” its Board of Discipline “to focus on cleaning up the bureau.” The BOD is currently headed by lawyer Ronaldo […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Information and Communications Technology has expressed support for the National Telecommunications Commission’s initiative to streamline permitting requirements for the installation of fiber optic cables. In a statement, the department’s chief Gregorio Honasan II said it welcomes all initiatives that will complement the National Broadband Network that aims to build a government-owned broadband network “for better, more affordable and more extensive Internet connectivity in the country.” He said the department was currently […]
