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Notes rising geopolitical tensions amid COVID pandemic (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte warned about the use of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, which he said would put “all mortals at risk.” During his address at the High-Level General Debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Philippine leader said that such weapons are a concern for mankind, especially if it falls in the […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 294,000 mark on Wednesday, Sept. 23, after the Department of Health reported additional 2,833 cases. The DOH said of the total 294,591 cases, 58,127 were active. Of these, 86.5 percent were mild, 9.2 percent asymptomatic, 1.3 percent severe, and 3 percent critical. Of the additional 2833 cases, 2280 or 80 percent, occurred in the last 14 days. Metro Manila still had the biggest chunk of the additional […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Masbate on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:05 p.m., had its epicenter 20 kilometers northwest of Cataingan. It had a depth of 10 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity IV – Cataingan, Dimasalang, and, Palanas, Masbate Intensity III – Masbate City Intensity II – Cawayan, Masbate; Bulusan, and, Irosin, Sorsogon; Sorsogon City; Legazpi […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan is considering easing strict coronavirus border restrictions from October to allow more foreign nationals to enter, local media reported Wednesday. Tourists would still be banned and only longer-term visas approved, the reports said, as the nation looks to rebuild its economy and prepare for the postponed Olympics next year. Japan currently bans entry for foreigners from most countries, but has been negotiating the gradual resumption of cross-border business travel. Business […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Astronauts on the International Space Station carried out an “avoidance maneuver” Tuesday to ensure they would not be hit by a piece of debris, said US space agency NASA, urging better management of objects in Earth’s orbit. Russian and US flight controllers worked together during a two-and-a-half-minute operation to adjust the station’s orbit and move further away, avoiding collision. The debris passed within about 1.4 kilometers (nearly one mile) […]
(Eagle News)–All policemen who were on duty during the enhanced community quarantine and modified enhanced community quarantine are entitled to COVID-19 hazard pay. Philippine National Police chief, Police General Camilo Cascolan made the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 23. According to the PNP, this was consistent with the national government’s Administrative Order No. 26 dated March 23 that said all government personnel who physically reported for work during the period of implementation of an enhanced community […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experiences over Albay (3rd district), Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon (Donsol, Pilar, Castilla), Masbate, Oriental Mindoro (Victoria, Naujan, Socorro, Puerto Galera, San Teodoro, Bongabong), Northern Samar (1st District) and Romblon. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang annonced that cheaper swab testing can now be availed of in 15 automated PCR testing centers in select hospitals nationwide. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the cheaper swab tests would costs from P1,700 to P2,000 as the machines for COVID-19 PCR tests in these facilities have been donated. The following PCR Testing Centers in Metro Manila include Philippine Children Medical Center, Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital, Jose B. […]
MUMBAI, India (AFP) — The death toll from an apartment block collapse in western India jumped to 35 Wednesday, officials said, as hopes of finding anyone else alive dimmed. Emergency workers from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have so far pulled 20 survivors from the rubble of the three-storey building in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai. An NDRF spokesman and local authorities told reporters that recovery teams, aided by sniffer dogs, retrieved 35 bodies buried under […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — The maker of anti-influenza drug Avigan said Wednesday it will apply for the medication to be approved for treating coronavirus patients after trials showed it can shorten recovery time. In a statement, manufacturer Fujifilm Toyama Chemical said its phase III trial in Japan, which began in March, was now complete. Of 156 individuals described as “analysis targets”, the median recovery time was 11.9 days in those receiving Avigan compared with 14.7 […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the House of Representatives rose to 79 after a new case was reported on Wednesday, Sept. 23. House Secretary-General Jose Luis Montales said the new case was an employee from the Protocol and Special Affairs Service. The employee, who developed symptoms after exposure to his mother, a COVID-19 patient, last reported for work on Sept. 10. Earlier, Montales urged House employees to only report for work physically if absolutely […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila Bay Beach has social media buzzing as both locals and tourists have visited the white sand strip in the Philippine capital’s famous bay known for its dazzling sunsets. Locals and tourists flocked to the white sand beach of Manila Bay in its brief weekend public opening. It has since been the subject of vloggers as they raved about the new attraction in Manila. The Manila Bay beach area was closed […]
