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PARIS, France (AFP) — The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in France over the past 24 hours has exceeded 30,000 for the first time, official data showed on Thursday. France’s public health agency said that a total 30,621 confirmed cases of Covid-19 had been detected in the past 24 hours, a record daily total. The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus over the same 24-hour period stood […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Tyronn Lue, who coached the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2016 NBA title, has agreed to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports Thursday. ESPN and USA Today reported that Lue has agreed to replace Doc Rivers, who parted ways with the Clippers just over two weeks ago, with ESPN saying the deal was for five years. Lue, 43, served as the lead […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs in Cagayan de Oro is adopting a 30-minute cargo releasing system. In a statement, the bureau said under the First ASEAN Standard Time-Cargo Releasing System (FAST-CaRes) Project which will be implemented in November, cargoes will be released following the ASEAN standard time of 30 minutes— from the electronic lodgement of the Goods Declaration to the actual release of the cargo in the importer’s premises. The system, however, does not include […]
(Eagle News)–Eight volcanic quakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. Also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, the emission of white steam-laden plumes that rose 300 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was measured at an average of 656 tons on October 13. A slight inflation of the lower […]
(Eagle News)—A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Cagayan (Alcala, Amulung, Baggao, Gattaran, Gonzaga, Iguig, Lallo, Peñablanca and Santa Ana)and Isabela (Maconacon and San Pablo). Meanwhile, light to moderate rains are expected over Camiguin Island, Dalupiri Island, Fuga Island, Apayao, Cagayan (Abulug, Allacapan, Aparri, Ballesteros, Buguey, Camalanuigan, Claveria, Enrile, Lasam, Pamplona, Piat, Rizal, […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police Chief Camilo Cascolan is pushing for a more rigid marksmanship training for policemen. In a statement, the PNP said Cascolan tapped the Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development (DHRDD) to expedite the PNP Standard Handgun Marksmanship Training for Directorial and Personal Staff, and National Support Units for the redesign of the program aimed at improving the shooting skills of police personnel. The DHRDD said the marksmanship training will be conducted […]
(Eagle News)–Fifty more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the additional recoveries, the total number of police personnel who recovered from tbe disease rose to 5900 as of Thursday night. Seventy-one more COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the total to 6586. Of these, 666 were active. No additional death has been reported, which means the death toll remained at 20. The police continue to man quarantine checkpoints and enforce laws […]
(Eagle News)–Forty Filipino fishermen stranded in Indonesia amid the COVID-19 pandemic are leaving for the Philippines today, Oct. 16. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the Filipinos are set to sail for General Santos City on board the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Tubbataha, and are set to arrive in the Philippines on Saturday, Oct. 17. The vessel arrived at Satrol Wharf on Thursday, Oct. 15. According to the department, it facilitated the issuance of […]
(Eagle News)–Twenty-four more Filipinos abroad have tested positive for COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the addition, the total COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos rose to 11,141 as of Thursday night. Three more have recovered, pushing the recovery toll to 7,175. No additional death has been reported, which means the death toll remains at 811. The DFA said so far, Filipinos abroad infected with COVID-19 were in 81 regions and countries. The Middle […]
(Eagle News)–Over 300 Filipinos were repatriated from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, Oct. 15. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the 341 Filipinos arrived via PR 8673 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport before midday. The DFA said they represent the twelfth batch repatriated from the kingdom since February 2020, when the department started its repatriation efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The DFA said they underwent swab testing and will stay under hotel quarantine until […]
(Eagle News)–“Ofel” has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical depression left PAR at 4 a.m. today. PAGASA said it will continue moving generally west over the West Philippine Sea in the next 24 hours. The weather bureau said the tropical depression is likely to persist until its landfall over the central portion of Vietnam between tonight and tomorrow early morning, where it is expected […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Oct. 16: Flight schedules may be subject to changes at any given time. Earlier, MIAA advised passengers to get 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. Although domestic flights are allowed, these are subject to the requirements imposed […]
