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BEIJING, China (AFP) — China reported 11 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, including six domestic cases in the capital that raised concerns about a resurgence. The majority of China’s cases in recent months were overseas nationals tested as they returned home, with the domestic outbreak brought largely under control after the disease first emerged in the central city of Wuhan last year. But the new cases have prompted Beijing officials to delay the return […]
(Eagle News)–The decision on whether or not to make Metro Manila transition into a more relaxed modified general community quarantine will depend on President Rodrigo Duterte. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a radio interview on Saturday, June 13, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has already submitted its recommendation but did not say what this was. He said, however, that so far, “medyo hindi bumababa sa Metro Manila at […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 recoveries among overseas Filipinos rose to 2369 with additional ones from the Middle East. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 21 new cases were also recorded, bringing the total to 5490. Over 2000, or 2726, are still undergoing treatment. The death toll stands at 395, with five new deaths in the Americas and the Middle East. “As we continue to face this pandemic, the DFA, along with its […]
(Eagle News)–Nine Bureau of Immigration officers initially suspected of being infected with the COVID-19 virus turned out negative for the same. In a statement, the bureau said the officers, who were assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, yielded the results in confirmatory RT-PCR swab tests conducted after they tested positive in the rapid antibody tests conducted for bureau NAIA personnel at the airport’s Terminal 3 last June 5. “We are elated upon learning that, […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Saturday, June 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:08 a.m., had its epicenter eight kilometers northwest of San Francisco. It had a depth of 10 kilometers. The following reported and instrumental intensities are recorded: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Surigao City Intensity II – San Francisco, Southern Leyte Instrumental Intensity: Intensity III – Surigao City No damage to […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 recoveries in the Philippine National Police have climbed to 237. The PNP said this was after four new recoveries were reported as of June 12, at 6 p.m. Confirmed cases in their ranks reached 395. The death toll stands at five. Suspected cases are at 804, while probable cases have reached 715. The Philippines COVID-19 cases have reached over 24000. Metro Manila remains under a general community quarantine but the Inter-Agency Task Force […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Army Housing Office has a new chief. Col. Maynard Camaro assumed the post in a Change of Chief of Office ceremony with Maj. Gen. Rowen Tolentino as the presiding general officer. He replaced Col. Lyndon Sollesta. Before his new designation, Camaro served as the chief of investigation branch, Office of The Inspector General, Philippine Army; assistant chief of staff for Operations, G3, of the 55th Engineer Brigade; and commanding officer of the […]
(Eagle News)–The southwest monsoon is affecting the western section of Luzon. As a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Palawan and Occidental Mindoro will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The entire Visayas and Mindanao, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms. Mindanao and Visayas will have light to moderate winds, while the coastal waters will be […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Saturday, June 13: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Several airlines have resumed their domestic flight operations. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said this was allowed for as long as there was approval from the concerned local government unit. Immigration operations are still downscaled at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport with international travel restrictions still […]
(Eagle News) — “BUTCHOY” intensified into a tropical storm as it exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to PAGASA’s weather bulletin issued on Friday, June 12 at 11 p.m. But even though “Butchoy” (international name Nuri) is now outside the country, “occasional gusts associated with the Southwest Monsoon may still be experienced over most of Northern and Central Luzon and the western section of Southern Luzon and Visayas.” At 10:00 PM Friday, the […]
(Eagle News) — His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan sent his “warm greetings and good wishes” to the Filipino people on the occasion of the 122nd anniversary of the Philippine Independence. President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “profoundly honored to receive” Emperor Naruhito’s greetings on behalf of the Filipino people. “His Majesty, The Emperor’s message echoes the beautiful harmony and goodwill heralded by his ascension to the throne last year, and is deeply appreciated by […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health reported a record of 289 COVID-19 recoveries, bringing the total recoveries at 5,454 as of 4 p.m. Friday, June 12. COVID-19 deaths also reached 16, today, Friday, the most number of coronavirus fatalities recorded in the last two weeks. Because of this, virus fatalities reached 1052 on June 12 as total virus cases reached 24,787. The COVID-19 cases added today were 615, more than half of which […]
