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Taal update: 3 quakes, weak steaming monitored; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Three earthquakes were monitored 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.” Weak steaming was also observed from vents on the main crater and from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal […]

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Cloudy skies, scattered rains expected in M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rains are expected in Metro Manila and other parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration saidi Central Luzon, Visayas, Bicol Region, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Isabela will also have cloudy skies with scattered to widespread rains and thunderstorms due to the low pressure area 50 kilometers east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or 245 km north northwest of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. PAGASA said this was […]

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Miami beaches open after three months of COVID-19 closure

by Leila MACOR MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Miami’s beaches in South Florida opened for the first time in three months Wednesday, an emotional moment for many residents whose leisure and financial well-being are intrinsically tied to the sandy shores, which were closed due to coronavirus. “I almost started crying as soon as I came out onto the beach,” said Julie Isaacson, a New Yorker who has lived for 27 years in Miami Beach, located […]

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Pres. Duterte, Indian PM Modi firm up cooperation vs COVID-19; vaccine under dev’t in India to benefit PHL

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte communicated by phone with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the two Asian leaders strengthened their cooperation in the fight against COVID-19. During their conversation, Prime Minister Modi “assured the supply of affordable medicines and COVID-19 pharmaceutical products to the Philippines, including Hydroxycholoroquine,” according to a Malacanang statement on the conversation of the two leaders. “Prime Minister Modi likewise said that India is ready to extend all possible […]

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Pelosi seeks removal of Confederate statues from US Capitol

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Wednesday for removal of 11 Confederate statues from the US Capitol, part of a nationwide push to dismantle such memorials after a black man’s killing in police custody sparked mass anti-racism protests. “Monuments to men who advocated cruelty and barbarism to achieve such a plainly racist end are a grotesque affront to these ideals” of American democracy and freedom, the top Democrat in Congress wrote […]

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Labor dep’t to give subsidy to employers who won’t fire workers during pandemic

(Eagle News) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is prepared to give 25 percent to 50 percent subsidy to employers who will retain their present employees, or even hire more people, amid the COVID-19 crisis. This incentive, according to Labor Secretary Silvestri Bello III, is part of their program to protect the “employment status” of workers in the formal sector. “Ngayon, mayroon din po tayong programa para sa mga formal workers and this […]

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Bello says at least 69,000 Filipinos lost their jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic

(Eagle News) — Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that there were over 69,000 Filipinos who lost their jobs during the COVID-29 pandemic. These Filipinos were employed by at lease 2,068 firms which were affected by the virus crisis, the chief of the Department of Labor and Employment said, Bello made this statement during a Laging Handa press briefing on June 10, to make the clarification on the number of 17.3 million unemployed Filipinos given […]

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H. Monroy St. in Barangay Navotas West on lockdown starting Thursday, June 11

Initial reports said 10 of 14 who tested positive for COVID-19 were family members who attended celebration during MECQ  (Eagle News)–The Navotas government has placed on lockdown one street in Barangay Navotas West after 14 people tested positive for COVID-19 there. According to Mayor Toby Tiangco, the lockdown on H. Monroy St. starts today, at 5:01 a.m., and will end on June 15, at 11:59 p.m. Tiangco said based on initial investigation, of the 14 […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, June 11

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Thursday, June 11: Flight schedules are subject to changes. Earlier, several airlines have announced a resumption of their domestic flight operations as Metro Manila shifted to a general community quarantine. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said domestic flights were allowed provided there was approval from the local government unit concerned. The Bureau of Immigration has said […]

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PHL Army has new provost marshal

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Army has a new provost marshal. Col. Randy O. Remonte took over the helm of the  Office of the Army Provost Marshal in a change of chief of office ceremony on Wednesday, June 10. Remonte replaced   Col. Medel M. Aguilar. According to the Philippine Army, Remonte  served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and as commanding officer of the 4th Disaster Response Battalion, both of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division. […]

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COVID-19 recoveries in PNP rise to 219 as confirmed cases reach 382

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police on Wednesday, June 10, reported 11 more COVID-19 recoveries, bringing the total to 219. COVID-19 cases in the PNP, however, rose to 382 as of 6 p.m. The death toll stands at five. The PNP said suspected case reached 776, while probable cases were at 699. The Philippines has so far reported over 23,000 COVID-19 cases.  

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DFA repatriates 329 Filipino seafarers from US

(Eagle News)–Over 300 Filipinos from a cruise ship off the United States were repatriated recently by the government. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the 329 Filipino seafarers working at the Royal Caribbean Cruises’ Liberty of the Seas arrived in the country on Monday, June 8. Representatives of the Department of Health, Bureau of Quarantine, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Transportation, Philippine Coast Guard and the Manila International Airport Authority welcomed the […]

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