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May be unable to attend next Senate hearing (Eagle News) — PhilHealth chief Ricardo Morales and another high-ranking official may not be able attend the next Senate hearing on alleged anomalies in the state insurer as they disclosed their respective medical conditions. Apart from Morales, 67, who was reportedly advised by his doctor to take a leave of absence as he continues his chemotherapy for lymphoma, Arnel de Jesus, PhilHealth’s executive vice president and chief […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Health on Saturday, Aug. 8, reported an additional 4226 COVID-19 cases in the country, marking the tenth consecutive day the agency reports over 3000 additional COVID-19 cases. With the development, total COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 126,885. According to the DOH, the newly-announced 4226 cases were from tests done by 82 out of 99 laboratories. Of these cases, 2669 came from Metro Manila, 285 from Laguna, 154 from Cavite, 125 […]
(Eagle News) — The number of Filipinos injured in the blast that ripped through Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday has risen to 42. The Department of Foreign Affairs said this was based on additional reports that came from the ground by day’s end on Friday. Based on the reports, Undersecretary Sarah Lou Arriola said the number of Filipinos missing has also risen to two. The number of fatalities remains at four. The DFA earlier announced around […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Aug. 8, called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to work together in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. In his message for the 53rd founding anniversary of the regional bloc, the President said that while “bouncing back from the pandemic appears to be a daunting task,” if “pursued with friends the burden is shared and transformed into an opportunity to create a more resilient Southeast Asian region.” […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the Philippine National Police has reached 2434. The PNP said the data was as of Friday night. Recoveries rose to 1479, while deaths have reached 12. Suspect cases reached 2592. Probable cases are at 878. The Department of Health on Friday reported a total of 122754 cases in the country, with 3379 newly-announced ones. On Thursday, the Philippines took the top spot in the list of […]
(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra will head the task force that will probe the allegations of corruption in PhilHealth. In a statement, Justice spokesperson Markk Perete said the task force, which President Rodrigo Duterte had ordered constituted, will have as members the Office of the Ombudsman, Commission on Audit, Civil Service Commission and the Office of the President. Perete said the National Bureau of Investigation and the Anti-Money Laundering Council, among other agencies, are also […]
(Eagle News)–Around 400 Filipinos from Lebanon are expected to be repatriated next week following Tuesday’s explosion in Beirut that left over 150 dead. The Department of Foreign Affairs said an Aug. 16 chartered flight also seeks to bring home the remains of the Filipinos who died in the blast, which also left at least 5000 injured. The DFA earlier said four Filipinos died in the blast and over 30 were hurt. “This chartered flight is […]
(Eagle News)–Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim has been hospitalized due to COVID-19. His grandson, Manila District 1 Councilor Niño dela Cruz, made the announcement in a Facebook post. Lim’s former chief of staff, Ric de Guzman, meanwhile, said the former local chief executive was “making good progress” and has denied reports he had died. No other details were immediately available. Lim was elected as Manila mayor in 1992 and 2007.
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has cautioned the public against “organized scammers” who it said put up fake bureau websites and email addresses to solicit money. In a statement, the bureau said the unscrupulous individuals claim to have communicated with individuals from the BOC who supposedly ask for the payment for the release of parcels or packages. “The BOC reiterates to the public that the official website of the Bureau of Customs is http://customs.gov.ph and […]
TD “Enteng” to bring moderate, heavy rains to Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas; to enhance southwest monsoon (Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Aurora has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the LPA, which became TD “Enteng” at 2 a.m. today, is estimated 510 km east of Baler or 445 km east of Casiguran, packing maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Aug. 8: 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. With Metro Manila now under a modified enhanced community quarantine until Aug. 18, the Bureau of […]
(Eagle News)–The low pressure area off Aurora may develop into a tropical depression in the next 36 hours. According to Ariel Rojas, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration weather specialist, if the LPA spotted 455 kilometers east of Baler becomes one, it will be named “Enteng.” He said “Enteng” may enhance the southwest monsoon affecting Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, bringing rains to parts of the country. At present, a recent PAGASA […]
