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5.6-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News)–A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Occidental Mindoro early Monday, Oct. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:16 a.m., had its epicenter 31 kilometers southeast of Looc. It had a depth of 121 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Looc, Lubang, Mamburao, Paluan, and Sablayan, Occidental Mindor; Tagaytay City; Intensity II – Makati City; Quezon City; Mandaluyong City; Malabon […]

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DOTr suspends mandatory use of beep cards in Edsa bus system

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation is suspending the mandatory use of beep cards in the Edsa bus system. The DOTr said the suspension–which is effective Monday, October 5–was after AF Payments, Inc., the provider of the automatic fare collection system, refused to waive the cost of the beep card “despite consistent pleas made by the government.” “This would have made a big difference to the commuters, mostly daily wage earners who are the most affected […]

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Repatriated student from PHL is Solomon Islands’ first recorded coronavirus case

Honiara, Solomon Islands (AFP) — The Solomon Islands announced they have lost the battle to stay free of the coronavirus, leaving just nine small, remote territories that have not reported a single case. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told the Pacific island nation in a televised address that a student who recently arrived from the Philippines on a repatriation flight carrying 96 passengers had returned a positive test. “It pains me to say that we have […]

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DA says maximum buying prices for palay higher than in previous years

(Eagle News) – The Department of Agriculture said that the maximum buying price for palay this September in the top two producing regions in the country was actually higher than in the previous years. Agriculture Secreary William Dar, citing statistics on the farmgate prices of palay, said that the buying prices for dry palay (paddy rice) in the country’s top-producing areas reach P19 per kilo, which is at par with the maximum buying price set […]

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PAGASA monitoring tropical depression outside PAR

2 LPAs also spotted (Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a tropical depression outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said the tropical cyclone located 1900 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon was apart from the two low pressure areas the bureau was monitoring. One LPA was estimated 420 kilometers east of Virac, while the other was located 395 kilometers west of Sangley Point in Cavite. The southwest monsoon, […]

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Pompeo to cut short Asia visit amid Trump hospitalization

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will cut short his trip to Asia this week, a department spokeswoman said Saturday, visiting Japan but skipping planned stops to South Korea and Mongolia. The schedule change comes as President Donald Trump is hospitalized near Washington after testing positive for Covid-19. The US top diplomat will be in Tokyo from Sunday to Tuesday, spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement, where he […]

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COVID-19 recoveries in PHL jump to 273,079 with additional 18,065 recoveries

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 322,000 mark on Sunday, Oct. 4, after the Department of Health reported additional 3190 cases. The DOH said recoveries also jumped to 273,079 with the additional 18,065 recoveries reported. Of the 322497 total COVID-19 cases, 43642 were active, the DOH said. Of the active cases, 85.4 percent were mild, 9.2 percent were asymptomatic, 1.7 percent severe, and 3.8 percent critical. Majority of the 3,190 additional cases reported […]

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DFA: Consular office in Lipa, Batangas closed on Monday, Oct. 5

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs’ consular office in Lipa, Batangas will be closed on Monday, Oct. 5. The DFA said the temporary closure was to pave the way for a disinfection of the premises and the “implementation of other preventive measures to manage risks against COVID-19.” The DFA said affected applicants or those with confirmed appointments must secure another appointment by emailing [email protected] with the following information: – Name – Date of birth – […]

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Thunderstorm advisory raised over M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Batangas, Bataan, and Laguna within the next two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Rizal (Antipolo, Tanay), Bulacan (Dona Remedios Trinidad), Cavite (Mendez, Alfonso, Amadeo, Silang), Zambales (Palauig, Iba, Masinloc), and Quezon (Macalelon, General Luna, […]

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4 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Kanlaon; alert level 1 stays

(Eagle News)–Four volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said steam and sulfur dioxide emissions were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 1,236 tons/day on  October 1. The slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and the  inflation […]

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PCCI appoints Nina Mangio as chair of 46th PBC&E which will tackle business challenges amid pandemic

  by Don Orozco EBC Contributing Writer @ Silicon Valley, California The country’s largest business organization, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has appointed Enunina Mangio as chair of the upcoming 46th Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBCE) that will tackle business challenges and solutions to help businessmen amid the virus pandemic. The conference, to be held via ZOOM on October 7 to 8, brings together all the stakeholders of the Philippine business […]

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Trump says he’s feeling ‘much better’ but admits the next days would be ‘the real test’

  by Daniel WOOLLS Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump posted a video Saturday from the hospital where he is battling Covid-19, saying he was improving and would be “back soon” — but acknowledging the crucial coming days would be “the real test.” “I came here, wasn’t feeling so well. I feel much better now,” Trump said from his business suite at Walter Reed military medical center near Washington. […]

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