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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea is violating international sanctions aimed at curbing its nuclear program by exceeding a cap on petroleum imports and sending its workers overseas, including a former Juventus footballer, the United Nations said. Pyongyang is subject to a range of restrictions imposed since 2017 that limit its oil imports and ban exports of coal, fish and textiles. It has nonetheless continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile arsenal, analysts […]
(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Luzon and Mindanao. In Southern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced over Camarines Sur (Lagonoy, Garchitorena, Presentacion), Sorsogon (Irosin, Bulusan, Juban), Oriental Mindoro (Victoria, Socorro, Pinamalayan), and Masbate (Cawayan, Palanas, Dimasalang). PAGASA said these conditions may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. […]
(Eagle News) — Various airlines are already preparing for the re-opening to local tourists of Boracay island this October. Air Asia has already started disinfecting their cabins, and has even offered P8 seat sale to encourage more passengers to book flights. “To celebrate Boracay’s reopening, AirAsia is offering base fares from as low as P8*, SNAP (Flight + Hotel) deals up to 30% off on flights, and 8% off on Boracay Activities using the Promo […]
(Eagle News) — The pre-registration for the national ID will begin next month, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said on Tuesday, Sept. 29. According to Interior Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya, the pre-registration will initially take place in 32 provinces where there is a low incidence of COVID-19. He said these were Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Isabela, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Albay, Camarines Sur, […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte urged telephone companies or telcos to improve their services with the start of the school year this October 5, and the start of mostly online classes in the country. He noted that online learning is crucial amid the COVID-19 pandemic where face-to-face interaction is very limited. “Iyon lang po. Iyong telco, it’s school time. About a good percentage of our students — studentry are really dependent already on […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration has ordered the blacklisting of 11 Chinese nationals for overstaying in the country. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the 11–who had been granted a visa upon arrival and had been overstaying for nine to ten months— were also ordered to leave the country and were meted out fines and penalties. Under the rules, VUA grantees are not allowed to extend their stay beyond 30 days. “These aliens are now barred […]
(Eagle News)–Twenty-nine more COVID-19 cases have been reported among overseas Filipinos, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. The DFA said with the additional cases, the COVID-19 tally among Filipinos abroad rose to 10467. Recoveries rose to 6676, including the 22 additional ones. According to DFA data, the Middle East and Africa have the most recoveries, with 4270, followed by the Asia Pacific region with 1050, Europe with 892, and the Americas with 464. One additional […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police will implement a localization program that will see some police personnel assigned to their areas of residence or near them. “Assignment to one’s hometown, province or region gives a police officer the sense of ownership of the locality that he represents,” PNP Chief Camilo Cascolan said in a statement. According to the PNP, the program which also sees the transfer done with a “corresponding replacement or swapping of personnel,” has […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump on Monday announced the distribution of 150 million rapid coronavirus tests ordered from Abbott Laboratories that are able to deliver a result in 15 minutes and display it in a similar format to a home pregnancy kit. “Here’s our plan: 50 million tests will go to protect the most vulnerable communities,” such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, said Trump. He added that the […]
(Eagle News)–A no-beep card no-ride policy shall be implemented in public utility buses under the Edsa busway system starting October 1. Beep cards are stored-value contactless cards, which allow for the fare to be deducted upon the tapping at the fare collection machine. According to Transportation Assistant Secretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Steve Pastor, the policy is part of the agency’s added safety measures to reduce the spread of the virus associated with cash-handling […]
by Samuel CORUM / with Andrew MARSZAL in Los Angeles Agence France Presse SANTA ROSA, United States (AFP) — Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes in California’s Napa and Sonoma valleys on Monday as wildfires fanned by fierce winds ripped through the world-famous wine region. Under an opaque orange sky and a sweltering heatwave, vineyards were consumed and buildings devastated by the blaze that spread at a “dangerous rate” […]
(Eagle News)–Eleven volcanic earthquakes were reported at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said steam emissions were also observed at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam emissions were weak to moderate and were observed from vents on the main crater. PHIVOLCS said under alert level 1, “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can […]
