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(Eagle News) – The country’s very own premier research institute in the field of virology will soon rise in New Clark City, according to COVID-19 testing czar and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) president Vince Dizon. In a statement, Dizon said that the Philippines’ first virology research institute building will be built by nexr year after this proposal by the Department of Science and Technology was included in the administration’s list of infrastructure […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Bong Revilla has tested positive for COVID-19. Revilla said apart from him, others from his household and personnel tested positive for coronavirus. The senator said they immediately isolated themselves following the results. His wife Lani, also the Bacoor mayor, and his children, however, tested negative. “Sa payo po ng aking doktor ay itutuloy ko ngayon ang aking quarantine, but will be under observation,” he said, noting that he was “okay.” He […]
(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country surged to 129,913 on Sunday, Aug. 9, after the Department of Health reported 3109 cases. This is the eleventh consecutive day over 3000 additional COVID-19 cases were reported in a single day. With the development, the Philippines so far retains the top spot on the list of countries in Southeast Asia with the most number of COVID-19 cases. Indonesia, which is in […]
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) — Brazil on Saturday surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths and three million cases of infection, crossing the grim milestone after President Jair Bolsonaro said he had a “clear conscience” on his response to the outbreak. With 100,477 fatalities and 3,012,412 confirmed cases, the South American nation of 212 million people is the second hardest-hit country in the global pandemic, after the United States. The health ministry reported 905 new deaths in […]
(Eagle News)–A yellow rainfall warning has been raised over parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said flooding in flood-prone areas in San Narciso, San Marcelino, San Antonio, Castillejos, Subic, Olongapo in Zambales, and in Bataan is expected as the southwest monsoon continues to bring rains. Meanwhile, light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are affecting Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, and the […]
(Eagle News)–Twenty-five more policemen tested positive for COVID-19, the Philippine National Police said on Saturday night. With the development, the number of COVID-19 cases in the PNP rises to 2459. Fifteen more recoveries were reported, bringing the total to 1494. No additional deaths were reported, which means the number remains at 12. Suspect cases were at 2584, while probable cases were at 875. The Philippines has so far breached the 126000 mark in COVID-19 cases, […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine government has recently repatriated over 100 overseas Filipinos from South Korea amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. According to the DFA, the 143 land-based and sea-based Overseas Filipino Workers joined the Asiana Airlines OZ 703 special flight arranged by the Philippine embassy from Incheon to Manila for August 5. Before the OFWs’ departure, embassy officials met with them at Incheon Airport and walked them through the health protocols […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Finance gave the assurance the Philippines has enough resources for a “drawn-out struggle” against COVID-19 despite the 9 percent contraction of the economy in the first quarter. “We are not alone in our struggles, although the unique fiscal and macroeconomic strengths with which we entered 2020 will continue to provide us with solid footing as we confront our economic challenges,” Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez said, as he pointed out the experiences […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has destroyed around P500 million worth of fake goods. In a statement, the bureau said personnel at the Port of Manila did the crushing and shredding at the RCU Waste Management Facility in Valenzuela City. The condemnation proceeding, it said, was done in accordance with Section 1146 of RA 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. The event was witnessed by Port of Manila District Collector Michael Angelo Vargas, […]
(Eagle News)–“Enteng” has intensified into a tropical storm. In its recent bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said TS “Enteng” was estimated 545 kilometers east northeast of Calayan, Cagayan or 445 km east northeast of Basco, Batanes packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. “Enteng” is moving northwards at 30 kph, and is forecast to move near or over the […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Aug. 9: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Metro Manila is now under a modified enhanced community quarantine , the second-strictest form of community […]
(Eagle News) — Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim has passed away, his grandson said on Saturday, Aug. 8. “Paalam at maraming salamat lolo, tatay , idol , dirty harry , katapat Mayor ALFREDO LIM,” Paul dela Cruz said in a Facebook post. Lim was 90 years old. Earlier, Lim’s former chief of staff, Ric de Guzman, denied reports the former mayor had died after being hospitalized due to COVID-19. He had said Lim was “making […]
