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(Eagle News)–An Indonesian suicide bomber who was believed to be the daughter of the couple behind the Jolo blasts early last year, was arrested in Jolo, Sulu early Saturday, the military said. Joint Task Force Sulu said apart from Rezky Fantasya Rullie, also known as “Cici,” arrested at 1:50 a.m. in a house reportedly owned by Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Ben Tattoo in Barangay Raymundo were Tatoo’s wife, Inda Nurhaina, and Fatima Sandra Jimlani. Jimlani, the […]
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate with occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran) and Isabela (Cauayan City, San Guillermo, Angadanan, Luna, Reina Mercedes, Cabatuan, Aurora, Benito Soliven, Naguillan). PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts […]
(Eagle News)–Four volcanic quakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said steam and sulfur dioxide emissions were monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam laden plumes that rose 800 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 1,236 tons on October 1. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June […]
(Eagle News)–The A&E test for the Alternative Learning System elementary and junior high school completers for school year 2019-2020 and previous school years will push through. In a statement, the Department of Education said the test for those aged 21 to 59 will be computer-based. A separate A&E test for those aged 21 and below, and 59 and above will be held by the Bureau of Education Assessment. The dates of the exams and registration […]
(Eagle News)–There have been no additional COVID-19 deaths among overseas Filipinos. The Department of Foreign Affairs said that means the death toll remains at 800 as of Friday. Three new COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the total to 10864. Four new recoveries brought the tally to 6919. So far, the Middle East and Africa still had the most COVID-19 cases, deaths and recoveries, with 7137, 518, and 4307 respectively. “As the DFA personnel in our (foreign […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump has been talking up an experimental Covid-19 treatment he received as “a cure,” but one of his top government scientists said referring to it as such may cause “confusion.” Anthony Fauci, the longtime director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Disease, gave an interview to CBS News on Friday where he also referred to the coronavirus outbreak at the White House that infected […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The Commission on Presidential Debates said Friday it has cancelled next week’s showdown between Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden, after the president said he would not participate in a virtual format. “Each (candidate) now has announced alternate plans for that date,” the commission said in a statement, adding “it is now apparent there will be no debate on October 15.” The move leaves just one more debate […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Software giant Microsoft will let employees work from home permanently if they choose to, US media reported on Friday, becoming the latest employer to expand work-from-home provisions prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Verge said most Microsoft employees are still at home as the health crisis drags on, and the company doesn’t expect to reopen its US offices until January of next year at the earliest. But when it […]
(Eagle News)–A Filipina human trafficking victim has won her case against her former Malaysian employers. A statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs said the Malaysian couple who employed the Filipino identified only as Courage, was convicted by the Sessions Court in Malaysia for violation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (ATIPSOM) Act. The court reversed an earlier court decision that acquitted the couple, and sentenced them to ten to 12 years […]
(Eagle News)–Ninety more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said the additional recoveries pushed the recovery tally to 5,456 as of Friday night, Oct. 9. Fifty-one additional COVID-19 cases, however, were reported. With the additional cases, the tally rose to 6347. Of these, 871 were active. No additional death was reported, which means the death toll remains at 20. The PNP has inked an agreement with the Makati Medical Center to […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga will experience these conditions due to the low pressure area 370 kilometers east of Infanta, Quezon and the southwest monsoon affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Flashfloods or landslides due to scattered moderate […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Saturday, Oct. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:35 a.m., had its epicenter 284 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of 262 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
