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(Eagle News)–Sixteen more COVID-19 cases have been reported among overseas Filipinos. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the addition, the COVID-19 tally of Filipinos abroad stands at 11380. Three more recoveries pushed the recovery total to 7357. There was no additional COVID-19 fatality among overseas Filipinos, which means the death toll remains at 828. So far, the DFA said COVID-19 has affected Filipinos in 81 countries. The Middle East and Africa region still has […]
(Eagle News)–A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Norte early Thursday, Nov. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 2:27 a.m. Its epicenter was 10 kilometers southeast of Burgos. PHIVOLCS said the earthquake had a depth of 28 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin. Instrumental intensity II was recorded in Surigao City. No damage to property was reported but aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 has been raised over Batanes as “Siony” moves toward the Luzon Strait. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Services Administration said also under the tropical cyclone wind signal is the eastern portion of the Babuyan Islands, in particular Balintang Island, Babuyan Island, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island including their adjoining islets. PAGASA said Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is in effect over […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Nov. 5: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA advised passengers to confirm 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 travel requirements set forth by the local government unit that […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The United States was on knife’s edge Wednesday waiting for electoral results, but the fate of one candidate was clear: Entertainer Kanye West will not win the 2020 presidential race — but still has future aspirations. The mercurial rapper, who decided to run for the nation’s highest office late in the game as an independent candidate under the Birthday Party, received approximately 60,000 votes from the 12 states where […]
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP) — At least 12 workers were killed Wednesday when part of a chemical warehouse collapsed following a powerful blast in western India, officials said. A fire official said the dead included five women and nine other people were injured in the incident at an industrial complex on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, a major city in western Gujarat state. “The death toll has increased to 12 which includes five women. Nine people are […]
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 victory. […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are battling it out for the White House, with polls closed across the United States — and the American people waiting for results in key battlegrounds still up for grabs. As it stands, there are seven states still left uncalled, including major prizes such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — meaning both Trump and Biden still have a path to victory. US […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains in effect over portions of Cagayan and Babuyan Islands as “Siony” intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) and the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Balintang Island, Babuyan Islands, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island, including their adjoining islets) are under the tropical cyclone wind signal with “Siony” located 735 km east of Basco, […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte may suspend the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the comment in a television interview aired on Wednesday, Nov. 4. “But anyway, what I am saying is, there is no immediate rush for the President to decide because the notification we sent to the Americans gives them at least one year leeway before it’s abrogated,” Roque said. The President ordered the suspension […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the immediate repair of the water system in Catanduanes which had been severely hit by super typhoon Rolly which had pummeled the province with Haiyan-like winds and rains on Sunday. Duterte ordered the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to fix this water system in Catanduanes where “Rolly” (international name Goni) first made landfall on Sunday, Nov. 1. “I’m directing LWUA to help. Go there and repair. […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 388,000 mark on Wednesday, Nov. 4, after the Department of Health reported 987 more cases. This is the lowest number of additional cases reported in a day since July. According to the DOH, of the 388,137 total cases, 8.2 percent or 31679 were active. Of these, 82.6 percent were mild, 10.1 percent asymptomatic, 4.7 percent critical, and 2.6 percent severe. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases […]
