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Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Aurora

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Aurora. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are particularly expected over Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, Dinalungan, Casiguran and Dilasag. Light to moderate rains are being experienced over Baler, San Luis and Dingalan. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards,” PAGASA said, as it cautioned residents along  mountain slopes against possible landslides, mudslides, […]

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Taal update: Three quakes, weak steaming monitored; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Three volcanic earthquakes and weak steaming were recorded at Taal within 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said  the quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” The weak steaming, PHIVOLCS said, was observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal […]

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DA assures local poultry raisers of support; to set up facilities to reduce chicken meat imports by next year

  (Eagle News) — The Department of Agriculture bared plans to set up modern facilities for chicken meat processing that would reduce chicken meat exports by next year. The DA said this to assure the country’s poultry raisers that it is looking into their concerns amid reported oversupply of chicken meat imports. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said that there is also no move to limit local poultry production. He said that the DA is even […]

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ICT department to public: Beware of SIM swap offers for supposed network connection upgrade

(Eagle News)–Be vigilant both offline and offline. The Department of Information and Communications Technology issued this reminder to the public following recent reports of “misrepresentation of telecommunications and banking companies.” In a statement, the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau urged the public not to give out their sim cards to anyone “or fall for SIM swap offers that claim to upgrade your network connection.” These reportedly provide cybercriminals with the opportunity to take over personal accounts, such […]

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Manila gov’t says 3057 students have so far transferred from private schools to public schools in city

(Eagle News)–Over 3000 students have transferred from private schools to public schools in Manila, the local government has reported. According to  Division of City Schools (DCS)-Manila Superintendent Dr. Maria Magdalena Lim, the 3,057  transferees figure was based on data as of June 18. Lim said this was expected, with the loss of jobs of some parents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Manila government reported that  231,061 have enrolled in public schools in Manila since June […]

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PHL Army launches Comprehensive Mental Health program for its personnel

Mental Health Resiliency Center opened (Eagle News)–The Philippine Army has opened its Mental Health Resiliency Center to help guide its personnel with mental disorders. The launch of the center on the Army General Hospital ground floor outpatient wing on Friday, June 19, coincides with the launch of the Army’s Comprehensive Mental Health Program, the organization said in a statement. Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Gilbert I. Gapay led the opening of the program dubbed as […]

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6 dormitories for QC health care workers to be completed by end of June

https://youtu.be/uvOFDthDUEU   (Eagle News) — By end of June, six dormitories for the use of health care workers would be completed inside the Quezon City Memorial Circle, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This ‘We Heal as One Offsite Dormitory’ would be solely for use by doctors, nurses and other medical professionals working in hospitals within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City and need space to rest between shifts. Public Works and […]

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Muntinlupa gov’t places community in Barangay Sucat under “extreme localized community quarantine”

(Eagle News)–The Muntinlupa City government has placed one of its communities under an extreme localized community quarantine. Mayor Jimmy Fresnedi said the ECQL in Zone 3 Interior, Sitio Pagkakaisa in Barangay Sucat, which started on Thursday, June 18, will end on June 26, at 11:59 p.m. He said the decision to place the community under the ELCQ was upon the recommendation of the City Health Office, which noted a high number of confirmed COVID19 cases […]

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PNP confirms 456 COVID-19 cases, 276 recoveries

Death toll remains at 7 (Eagle News)–The number of confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the Philippine National Police has reached 456. The PNP said the figure was as of Friday, June 19, at 6 p.m. Over 200-or 276–recoveries were recorded, while seven have died. Earlier, PNP Chief Archie Gamboa condoled with the kin of two policemen assigned in Cebu City who passed away due to the virus. Cebu City has been reclassified as an […]

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DFA repatriates 661 Filipino seafarers from Europe

(Eagle News)–Over 600 Filipinos have been recently repatriated from Europe, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. According to the DFA, of the 661, 357 were seafarers of Holland America cruises from The Netherlands, while 304 were working for AIDA cruises, and came from Hamburg, Germany. The repatriates from The Netherlands arrived on Friday, June 19, and those from Hamburg on June 17. They were brought back to the Philippines via a chartered TUI flight. “The […]

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PAGASA monitors LPA off Batangas

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Batangas. PAGASA said the LPA, estimated 60 kilometers west of Ambulong, was embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone affecting Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, La Union and Pangasinan will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms as a result. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times […]

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Morocco reports record spike in virus infections

RABAT, Morocco (AFP)  — Morocco reported on Friday its highest number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections in a single day since recording its first case in March, according to the health ministry. Over 450 of the infections were recorded in the western Rabat-Kenitra region, the health ministry said, noting the cases were “asymptomatic”. Local media reported the source of the outbreak was a strawberry packing plant in the town of Kenitra. Morocco, with a population […]

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