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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, July 5

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, July 5. Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA advised travelers to confirm their flights on the day they’re supposed to be scheduled as only those with confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed provided there is approval from the local government unit concerned. International travel restrictions remain in place, with […]

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Group questions constitutionality of anti-terrorism law before SC

(Eagle News)–A group on Saturday, July 4, filed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the anti-terrorism law. The group led by lawyer Howard Calleja filed the petition for certiorari and prohibition  electronically with the Supreme Court, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the law that would effectively replace the Human Security Act of 2007. The group also urgently asked the High Court for a temporary restraining order and writ of preliminary injunction and/or other […]

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DILG Usec. Densing says he tested positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Interior Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III on Saturday, July 4, said he tested positive for COVID-19. According to Densing, he was now being taken care of at a hospital of his choice “and my body is responding positively.” He said his immune system could have been weakened “at natsambahan sa isang maikling pagkaktaon na dumaan ang virus sa pangagatawan ko.” He said he would overcome the challenge, as he urged the public to take care […]

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Armed Forces: Anti-terrorism law gives law enforcers legal means to protect public

(Eagle News)–The Armed Forces of the Philippines has hailed the signing into law of the anti-terrorism bill, saying it provides law enforcers the “legal wherewithal” to protect and defend the public. Major General Edgar Arevalo, AFP spokesperson, relayed to President Rodrigo Duterte the gratitude of AFP chief of staff Felimon Santos Jr., for his “resolve in putting public security and general welfare his primordial consideration in enacting the law that specifically targets terrorists.” He said […]

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Immigration bureau: Eight Chinese nationals, two Mongolians on blacklist deported

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration has recently deported 10 foreign nationals on its blacklist. The bureau said the deportation of the eight Chinese nationals and two Mongolians classified as undesirable aliens upon orders by the board of commissioners was done as part of its program to decongest and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in its detention facility in Camp Bagong Diwa. The bureau said five of the Chinese nationals were wanted for economic crimes in […]

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Thunderstorm advisory raised over Zambales, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Zambales and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Bataan and Quezon. Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Romblon (Concepcion, Banton, Corcuera) and Marinduque so far. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised […]

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PNP COVID-19 cases reach 815; 390 recover

(Eagle News)–The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippine National Police has risen to 815. The PNP said the data was as of Friday, July 3, 6 p.m. Nine deaths and 390 recoveries were recorded. Over 700, or 731 are suspected cases, while 1265 are suspected cases. At least three policemen in Central Visayas have died due to the virus. Authorities have said Cebu was the new epicenter of the virus. President Rodrigo Duterte has […]

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Muntinlupa gov’t: 24-hour curfew effective in Southville 3, Barangay Poblacion starting today

(Eagle News)–The Muntinlupa City government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in a community in Barangay Poblacion to prevent the increase of COVID-19 cases there. In an advisory, the local government said the curfew in Southville 3 would be effective today, July 4, and end on July 17, based on  Resolution No. 29 approved by the barangay council. Only the following are allowed outside their residences: -those in emergencies -those purchasing essential items with quarantine passes […]

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DFA reports 13 additional COVID-19 cases, 15 new recoveries among overseas Filipinos

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed 13 new COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos, bringing the total to 8627. The DFA said the additional 13 was based on reports from four countries across geographical regions, including a country from the Americas where the cases were confirmed,  as of July 3. With the confirmation, the number of countries or regions where there are Filipino COVID-19 cases reaches 62. The DFA said the Middle East is […]

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President Duterte expresses hope NBI will “find truth for us” in fatal shooting of four soldiers in Jolo

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, July 3, expressed hope the National Bureau of Investigation would “find the truth for us” in the shooting of four soldiers  by several policemen in Jolo. The President, who had flown to Zamboanga to meet with Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police officials to discuss the incident that left the four soldiers dead on Monday, made the statement as he appealed to soldiers for calm. “Kung […]

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ITCZ affects Mindanao

(Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Western Visayas, and MIMAROPA will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rainshowers are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will have partly  cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers, this time due […]

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4.3-magnitude quake hits Negros Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake hit Negros Occidental today, July 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 5:17 a.m., had its epicenter 143 kilometers southwest of Sipalay. It had a depth of 30 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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