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(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs said there have been no reports of COVID-19 deaths among overseas Filipinos since early this week. According to the DFA, as of Aug. 25, that means the number of COVID-19 deaths among Filipinos abroad remains at 742. The Middle East and Africa still have the most number of deaths, at 461, followed by the Americas at 178, Europe at 95, and the Asia Pacific region at 8. Twenty-five confirmed […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pharma giant AstraZeneca said Tuesday it had begun a clinical trial of a drug designed to both prevent infection and treat people with COVID-19, with the first volunteers receiving doses. The drug, known as AZD7442, is a combination of two antibodies and is being tested on 48 healthy people aged between 18 and 55, the company said. “This trial is an important milestone in the development of our monoclonal antibody […]
(Eagle News)–Tuguegarao City has been placed under a modified enhanced community quarantine for ten days. In announcing the same through Executive Order No. 78, Mayor Jefferson Soriano noted the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the city. According to Soriano, under the MECQ, strict home quarantine shall be observed in all households, with the movement of residents limited only to accessing essential goods and services, and for work in establishments allowed to operate. Any person […]
Monsoon rains expected in N. Luzon (Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Eastern Samar. PAGASA’s Ezra Bulquerin said the LPA, spotted 915 kilometers east of Guiuan, has no direct effect on any part of the country so far. In the next days, however, Bulquerin said it may bring rains in the eastern sections of southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. He said it may also develop […]
(Eagle News)–Twenty-six volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal within 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, weak to moderate steaming was also observed from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. The steam, which rose 50 meters high before drifting northeast, southeast, and southwest, was also observed in fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Aug. 26: Flight schedules may be subject to changes, MIAA said. MIAA also advised the public to get 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. Domestic flights are allowed under the general community quarantine. The Bureau of Immigration said […]
KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday declared the end of a 25-month outbreak of measles that claimed the lives of more than 7,000 children aged under five. The outbreak was countered by vaccination on a massive scale, in which millions of children and infants were immunized. “For the past month, we are able to say that this epidemic has been eliminated from across our territory,” Health Minister Eteni […]
No intermediary to stop corruption (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said subsidies and financial aid for the poor and other sectors should be digitized and pass through banks so the recipient can get their benefits directly. In his address to the nation, the President said this after the report of the Department of Finance that recommended direct distribution to beneficiaries through banks for future subsidy programs, including those related to COVID-19. -Wage subsidy […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte’s doctor has said his Barrett’s esophagus may lead to Stage 1 cancer. The President made the remark in a taped address aired on Tuesday, Aug. 24, as he gave the assurance he would not allow corruption in the management of funds under Bayanihan law 2 once passed into law. “Matagal na kami sa gobyerno. Magpa-retire na lang, bakit pa namin pagsayangan?” he asked. “May pera ka naman, hindi ka na makakain. […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Hillary Clinton, who lost to Donald Trump in 2016, said Tuesday that this year’s Democratic challenger Joe Biden should refuse to concede until all votes are counted in a tight and possibly drawn-out contest. Clinton said that possible delays in tallying ballots — with mail-in voting set to reach unprecedented levels — mean Biden must hold back from accepting defeat initially. “Joe Biden should not concede under any circumstances because […]
-President Duterte to make sure funds are used properly (Eagle News) — Malacanang has detailed the allocations for the P165.5 billion stimulus package under Bayanihan 2 or the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act that includes a P25.5 billion standby fund which would be used to buy COVID-19 test kits, medicines, and vaccines against the virus. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the funds would help the Philippine economy recover amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Mataas […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Portland Trail Blazers leading scorer Damian Lillard has been ruled out of game five of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a sprained knee. The decision deals a huge blow to Portland’s playoff chances as they are down 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. Lillard was injured in Monday’s game four against the Lakers. His was examined by team doctors on Tuesday. Lillard led Portland to a […]
