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NBI files raps vs former PhilHealth chief Morales, others over alleged IRM anomalies

(Eagle News)–The National Bureau of Investigation has filed charges against former PhilHealth chief Ricardo Morales and eight others over alleged anomalies in the state insurer’s Interim Reimbursement Mechanism. Apart from Morales, charged for violations of Sections 3(e) and 3(i) of the anti-graft law; sections 251, 255, and 272 of the National Internal Revenue Code, section 4 of Republic Act No. 1051; and malversation of public funds or property were incumbent executive vice president and chief […]

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PNP COVID-19 recovery tally nears 5,000 mark with 98 more recoveries

(Eagle News)–Ninety-eight more police personnel have  recovered from COVID-19, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, with the addition, the recovery total rose to 4938 as of Friday night. Forty-seven additional COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the PNP COVID-19 tally to 6068. Of these, the PNP said 1113 were active. No additional death was reported, which means the death toll remains at 17. The police are among the country’s frontliners amid COVID-19, as they […]

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4 more COVID-19 recoveries among Filipinos abroad push recovery total to 6,749

(Eagle News)–Four more COVID-19 recoveries have been reported among overseas Filipinos recently, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. According to the DFA, with the additional recoveries as of Friday afternoon, the total number of recoveries among overseas Filipinos rose to 6749. Five new COVID-19 cases, however, were reported, pushing the tally to 10544. The Middle East and Africa still had the most cases, with 7100, followed by the Asia Pacific region with 1435, Europe with […]

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Tuguegarao City under MECQ until Oct. 16

(Eagle News)–Tuguegarao City is now under a modified enhanced community quarantine. The more stringent MECQ starts today, Oct. 3, and will end on October 16 based on Exective Order No. 108 signed by Mayor Jefferson Soriano following his meeting with the Tuguegarao City Task Force against COVID-19. The city government said under the MECQ, all residents are required to stay at home except for those who are allowed to work under the community quarantine and […]

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DTI allows increase in operational capacity of some business establishments in GCQ areas

Salons, barbershops to operate at 75 percent maximum capacity (Eagle News)–The Department of Trade and Industry has allowed the increase in operational capacity of several businesses in places under a general community quarantine, including restaurants. Under memorandum number 20-52, restaurants in GCQ areas are now allowed to accommodate more than 50 percent of their capacity provided physical distancing is followed and the operations follow local government unit guidelines. Restaurants and fastfood establishments’ dine-in, take-out, and […]

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Trough of LPA affecting eastern sections of Luzon, Visayas

Southwest monsoon affecting rest of S. Luzon, Visayas (Eagle News)–The trough of a low pressure area is affecting the  eastern sections of Luzon and Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the southwest monsoon is also affecting the rest of southern Luzon and Visayas. Bicol Region, Nueva Ecija, Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the trough of the LPA. Flash floods or landslides during […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Oct. 3

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Oct. 3: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA earlier advised passengers to get a confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. While Metro Manila is under a general community quarantine, domestic flights are allowed. Metro Manila is […]

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4.8-magnitude quake strikes off Pangasinan

(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Pangasinan on Friday, Oct. 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:56 p.m., had its epicenter 19 kilometers northwest of Infanta. It had a depth of 24 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity IV – Infanta, and, Alaminos City, Pangasinan Intensity III – Masinloc, and, Sta. Cruz, Zambales; Baguio City; […]

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2,611 additional COVID-19 cases push PHL tally to 316,678; 416 more recoveries reported today

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 316,000 mark on Friday, Oct. 2, after the Department of Health reported additional 2611 cases. The DOH said of the total 316,678 cases, 56445 were active. Of these, 87 percent were mild, 8.8 percent asymptomatic, 1.3 percent severe, and 2.9 percent critical. Of the 2611 new cases, 1084 were from Metro Manila, 202 from Cavite, 182 from Iloilo, 163 from Bulacan and 132 from Rizal. […]

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US futures sink with Asia, Europe stocks after Trump tests positive for Covid-19

  HONG KONG, China (AFP) — US futures sank with most Asian and European equities Friday after US President Donald Trump announced he and his wife had tested positive for coronavirus, throwing fresh uncertainty into the presidential election. The news compounded the downbeat mood on trading floors, where investors were already feeling pessimistic over US lawmakers’ failure to pass a new stimulus bill. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our […]

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PHL becomes 20th country in the world with the most COVID-19 cases

  (Eagle News) – The Philippines is now the 20th country in the world with the most COVID-19 cases based on the virus dashboard of the Johns Hopkins University. This was after the coronavirus cases in the country reached 314,079 as of Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. The Philippines came after Italy which was in the 19th place. Italy had 317,409 cases. The Philippines overtook Pakistan (at 21st place) and Germany which was ranked 22nd. Indonesia […]

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Asia markets slip but Tokyo reopens with gains after blackout

  HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Japanese stocks edged up Friday as they reopened after being shut down all the previous day by a technical fault, though markets across Asia were mixed in holiday-thinned trade with investors keeping an eye on stimulus talks in Washington. After September’s sell-off, Wall Street got the new quarter off to a positive start as technology firms appeared to rediscover their mojo, helped by a dip in US jobless claims […]

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