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Cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers expected in parts of Mindanao, S. Luzon

Parts of Visayas to have the same weather conditions, too (Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected over parts of Southern Luzon and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms are expected over Bicol region, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon. PAGASA said Visayas, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, and Mindanao will also have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers. […]

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PNP: All Camp Crame personnel, visitors required to wear face shields starting Aug. 17

(Eagle News)–All personnel reporting to Camp Crame are required to wear face shields starting Aug. 17. In a statement, the Philippine National Police said the  “No Face Shield, No Entry”  policy applies not only to police personnel but also to civilian employees and visitors. The PNP said the Administrative Support to COVID-19 Operations Task Force (ASCOTF) has tapped the PNP Headquarters Support Service to implement the new directive amid the rising number in COVID-19 cases. […]

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DFA: Over 135,000 Filipinos repatriated amid COVID-19 pandemic

(Eagle News)-The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it has repatriated over 135,000 overseas Filipinos amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The DFA said the total 135,290 was after an additional 10,573 overseas Filipinos were brought home this week. Of the total, 38.9 percent (52,639 overseas Filipinos) were sea-based while 61.1 percent (82,651 overseas Filipinos) were land-based. Of this number, only this week, the DFA said it repatriated 8,112 overseas Filipinos from the Middle East through 27 […]

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DA imposes ban on chicken products from Brazil; Customs bureau on alert

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs is on alert over the possible entry of poultry products from Brazil. In a statement, the bureau said this was after the Department of Agriculture banned the importation of the same following reports that shipments of chicken wings from the country tested positive for COVID-19. “With the recent reports from China and in compliance with the country’s Food Safety Act to regulate food business operators and safeguard Filipino consumers, the […]

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LPA to bring cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers to Cagayan Valley, CAR, Ilocos provinces

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Aurora. PAGASA said as a result of the LPA located 225 kilometers east northeast of Casiguran, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the Ilocos provinces will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, PAGASA said, will have […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Aug.16

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Aug. 16: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA urged the public to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation are allowed to enter the airport premises. Although Metro Manila is under a modified enhanced community quarantine until Aug. 18, the Bureau of Immigration said […]

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4.6-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Saturday, Aug. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:53 p.m., had its epicenter 100 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of 128 kilometers, and was of tectonic origin. PHIVOLCS said the following instrumental intensities were recorded: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Alabel, and Malungon, Sarangani Intensity I – City of General Santos No damage to property […]

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New York museums, galleries to reopen from August 24

  NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — New York’s museums, art galleries and other cultural institutions will be allowed to reopen starting August 24, state governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday after a five-month shutdown due to the coronavirus. However, there will be mandatory face masks, timed ticketing with staggered entry and just 25 percent occupancy, he tweeted. The reopening does not include performing arts venues, which will remain shut until the end of the year. […]

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Creation of online repository of PHL laws for use by all Filipinos proposed

(Eagle News)–Senator Lito Lapid is pushing for the creation of an online legal database that will make existing laws in the country accessible to all Filipinos. In proposing the creation of the National Legal Knowledge and Assistance System through Senate Bill No. 1751, Lapid noted that people without knowledge of the law “have a hard time” and that there was so far no website that provided free information about the Constitution and other legal matters. […]

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DOH announces 4,351 additional COVID-19 cases in PHL, bringing total to 157,918

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country breached the 157,000 mark on Saturday, Aug. 15, after the Department of Health reported 4351 cases on the same day. The DOH said of the total 156,918 total cases, 83,109 were active, of which 91 percent were mild, 7.5 percent asymptomatic, 0.6 percent severe, and 0.9 percent critical. The department said the 4351 newly-announced cases were from 96 out of 103 laboratories. Of these, […]

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Metro Manila, Cavite, other areas under thunderstorm advisory

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Caloocan, and Quezon City and in Tarlac(Mayantoc, SanJose), #Pampanga (Porac, AngelesCity), Cavite(Silang), #Laguna (Cabuyao, Santa Rosa, Biñan), #Quezon (Real, Gumaca, Unisan), Bulacan (Dona Remedios Trinidad,  Norzagaray, San Jose del Monte), Zambales (Santa Cruz, Candelaria), and Rizal. PAGASA said these may persist within two […]

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South Korea tightens curbs in capital to control virus surge

  SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea tightened coronavirus measures on Saturday in Seoul and its surrounding areas as the country reported the highest number of new daily infections in more than five months. The stricter social distancing guidelines include restrictions on gatherings and activities including professional sports, which will be played behind closed doors in the capital area again. The move came as South Korea reported 166 new cases on Saturday, the highest […]

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