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(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country topped 189,000 on Sunday, Aug. 23, after the Department of Health reported 2,378 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the 189,601 total COVID-19 cases, 55236 were active. Of these, 91.5 percent were mild, 6.1 percent asymptomatic, 1 percent severe, and 1.4 percent critical. The 2,378 newly-announced cases were results from tests done by 99 out of 109 labs. Of these, 1022 were from […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, Aug. 23, said it was focused on addressing the COVID-19 crisis. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement amid calls for a revolutionary government, even as he noted the calls “came from a private group and the organizers are free to publicly express their opinion.” “The most pressing and most urgent concern, which requires the Executive’s full attention, is the gradual opening of the economy while safeguarding the people who […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Health said that most of the 643 COVID-19 active cases involving health care workers are mild and asymptomatic cases, with only three cases in severe condition and two are critical cases. The latest data reported on Saturday, Aug. 22, were as of Aug. 21, Friday. The DOH said that a total of 6,399 health care workers have been infected with coronavirus, but that 5,717 have already recovered, accounting for […]
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haitian authorities on Saturday urged residents to prepare for tropical storm Laura, which is expected to bring torrential rains, flooding and landslides before possibly building up to hurricane force as it churns toward the US. The Atlantic storm season, which runs through November, could be one of the busiest ever this year, with the US National Hurricane Center predicting as many as 25 named storms. Laura is the 12th so […]
by Agence France Presse bureaus The global death toll from the new coronavirus has surpassed 800,000, according to an AFP count on Saturday, with numerous countries ramping up restrictions in an effort to battle an eruption of new cases. Western Europe, particularly Spain, Italy Germany and France, has been hit with infection levels not seen in many months, sparking fears of a fully-fledged second wave. And in Asia, South Korea became the latest country to […]
(Eagle News) — Over 400 local officials and civilians are facing criminal charges over anomalies in the distribution of the government’s financial assistance under the Social Amelioration Program. In a statement, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said of the 437, 203 were elected public officials, including a municipal mayor, city and municipal councilors, barangay captains, barangay kagawads, SK chairmen and SK councilors. Another 102 are barangay and city personnel, including barangay secretaries, […]
(Eagle News) — Twenty volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal within 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Sunday, Aug. 23. According to PHIVOLCS, weak steaming rising five meters was also observed from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS reminded the public, however, that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas” […]
(Eagle News)–The mayor of Mauban, Quezon has tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Marita Llamas made the announcement on social media on Saturday, Aug. 22, after receiving the results of her RT-PCR test. According to Llamas, while the results were “surprising and saddening,” she was in “good condition” and was not feeling any symptoms. “Kasalukuyan po akong nakahome quarantine na naaayon sa itinakdang pamamaraan ng nasyonal na pamahalaan,” she said. She urged those she came into […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has repatriated 257 Filipinos from Uzbekistan amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The DFA said the special chartered flight carrying mostly documented overseas contract workers arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Saturday evening. The overseas Filipinos had requested the repatriation for fear they would contract COVID-19 in their workplaces. The DFA said the Philippine Airlines flight, which also carried the remains of a deceased Overseas Filipino Worker, was made […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Masbate today. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:28 a.m., was an aftershock of the 6.6-magnitude earthquake in Cataingan on Aug. 18. Sunday’s quake had its epicenter 9 kilometers northeast of Cataingan, and a depth of 16 kilometers. It was of tectonic origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
Other ports for activation (Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has activated three ports as change crew hubs to ensure the safety of seafarers, many of whom get stranded onboard ships with expired contracts due to travel restrictions aimed at curtailing the spread of COVID-19. In a statement, the DOTr said the Port of Manila, Port of Capinpin in Bataan, and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone have been identified as change hubs to ensure the welfare […]
(Eagle News)–“Igme” exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday, Aug. 23, but rainshowers are still expected in parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Severe Tropical Storm “Bavi,” formerly “Igme,” left PAR at 3 a.m., and is now located 620 kilometers north northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. PAGASA said Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Zambales, and Bataan will have cloudy skies with scattered […]
