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Total COVID-19 worldwide surpass 10 million as global virus deaths top 500,000

  (Eagle News) – The total number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 10 million while deaths were now more than half a million as virus cases continued to increase in almost all countries affected by the pandemic. Based on the data of the Johns Hopkins University as of Monday, June 29, 7:33 a.m., (Philippine time) global COVID-19 cases reached 10,104,045 while COVID deaths reached 500,882. The United States still leads countries with the most […]

PHL COVID-19 cases reach 35455; of 485 “fresh cases,” 245 come from NCR

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has reached 35455. The Department of Health said of the 653 cases reported today, 485 were fresh cases, or cases where test results were released to the patient three days ago. The remaining, or 168, are late cases or cases where test results were released to the patient four days ago or more. According to the DOH, of the 485 fresh cases, 245 were […]

DepEd reminds parents of June 30 end of enrollment period for SY 2020-2021 in public schools

(Eagle News)–The remote and dropbox enrollment of students in public schools ends on June 30. The Department of Education issued the reminder as it urged parents to submit the Learner Enrollment Survey Form on or before the date, the end date of the enrollment period for school year 2020 to 2021. According to DepEd, so far, 15182075 have enrolled since the start of the enrollment period on June 1, with 14548915 enrolled in public schools […]

DOTr: New passenger terminal building at Clark airport 99% complete

(Eagle News)–The new Passenger  Terminal Building at Clark International Airport is now 99% complete. The Department of Transportation on Sunday, June 28, said as a result, authorities were eyeing the opening of the same by the third quarter of 2020. The DOTr said the new PTB will boost and triple the current passenger capacity of the airport, from 4.2 million to 12.2 million passengers annually. According to the DOTr, construction continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

PHIVOLCS: 31 quakes, moderate plume steaming monitored at Kanlaon; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Thirty-one earthquakes and moderate emission of plumes were monitored at Kanlaon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Sunday, June 28. According to PHIVOLCS, of the 31 recorded at the volcano which remains on alert level 1, the 30 were volcano-tectonic earthquakes  on the western flanks and one  a volcanic earthquake in the summit area. The moderate emission was of  white steam-laden plumes that rose 300 meters, PHIVOLCS said. PHIVOLCS said sulfur […]

Former congressman Antonio Cuenco passes away due to COVID-19

  (Eagle News)–Former congressman Antonio Cuenco has died due to COVID-19. His son James confirmed the passing of the 83-year-old, now a Cebu councilor, in a Facebook post on Saturday, June 27. “Today, a great man has passed on. What is very shocking is the manner and the suddenness of his passing,” he said. “It happened so fast and has left us very shocked to realize that the good man that we have had the […]

LTFRB: 980 UV Express units to ply 47 routes in M. Manila, adjacent provinces starting Monday, June 29

(Eagle News)–Starting Monday, June 29, 980 UV Express units will be allowed to ply 47 routes in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said these units don’t need to apply for special permits. Additional jeepneys may also be deployed  depending on passenger demand. Below is the list of approved UV Express routes: 1. Meycauayan – Central Integrated Terminal (QC) 2. Obando – MRT North Ave., QC 3. Sto. Niño […]

PNP COVID-19 cases reach 632; recoveries climb to 334

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the Philippine National Police has reached 632. The PNP said recoveries also rose to 334. The death toll stands at nine. Probable and suspected cases are at  648 and 949, respectively. Earlier, PNP Chief Archie Gamboa condoled with the kin of a  Cebu-based policemen who died due to the virus. Prior to that, at least two policemen also assigned in the province died due to COVID-19. […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, June 28

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Sunday, June 28: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to confirm their flights on the day as only those with confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed for as long as there is approval by the local government unit concerned. International travel […]

Southwest monsoon affects S. Luzon, Visayas, parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–The southwest monsoon is affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and parts of Mindanao today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result,Western and Central Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Parts of Mindanao such as Zamboanga Peninsula and BARMM will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms too. The rest of Mindanao will have  partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers and […]

Cloudy skies, rainshowers expected in Mindanao due to localized thunderstorms

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with rainshowers are expected in parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers are expected over the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Qurino, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Benguet and Aurora. The weather bureau said this was due to localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds will prevail over […]

PHL COVID-19 cases reach 34,803; most active cases are mild, but asymptomatic cases rising, DOH data shows

  (Eagle News) – The Department of Health said that COVID-19 cases in the country have reached 34,803 with the addition of 738 cases which is fewer than Friday’s 1,006 additional cases. The data as of 4 p.m., Saturday, June 27, showed that there were 506 fresh cases added today, which were also less than Friday’s 788 fresh cases. “Late cases” added today were 178 which were also fewer than Friday’s 218 late cases. There […]