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(Eagle News) — Another member of the National Capital Region Police Office has recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019. The NCRPO made the announcement in a recent statement. According to the NCRPO, Patient No. 3 was confined at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine for two weeks before he was discharged on Thursday. “We celebrate with the family, friends, and loved ones of our comrade, Patient No. 3, for his recovery. We are proud of […]
(Eagle News) — The World Bank on Friday, April 10, approved a $500-million loan to boost the Philippines’ capacity to “support urgent needs created by the COVID-19 crisis.” In a statement, the World Bank said its board of executive directors approved the Third Risk Management Development Policy Loan” also to help the Philippines “address disaster risks, respond to and recover from natural disasters.” “The World Bank is committed to supporting efforts to strengthen the Philippines’ […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippine government thanked the government of South Korea for its recent donation of 950 metric tons of rice for the thousands of Filipino families adversely affected by natural disasters and calamities last year. The South Korean government recently donated 950 metric tons (MT) of rice to the Philippines, particularly for the thousands of Filipino families adversely affected by natural disasters and calamities last year. “On behalf of President Rodrigo Roa […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has climbed to 54. The local government said of the 54, one each was from Almanza Uno, Almanza Dos and Elias Aldana; two each from Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Manuyo Uno, Pamplona Tres, Pulanglupa Uno and Talon Uno; three each from Pamplona Uno and Pulanglupa Dos; four each from Pamplona Dos, Talon Kuatro and Zapote; five each from Pilar and Manuyo Dos; six from BF […]
Eagle News — New York City is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Where over 37 percent of New Yorkers were born in another country, and more than 800 different languages are spoken. But even in “the Big Apple,” racism is still prevalent today. Especially with the COIVD-19 pandemic. With the virus believed to have originated from Wuhan province in China, Asian-Americans are being targeted. According to the CDC, “fear and […]
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) — Chile will issue certificates to people that have recovered from the coronavirus, which would allow them to move freely, the health minister said. As of Thursday, Chile has seen 1,274 recover from the deadly virus. “As of next week we’ll issue a certificate. These people can be a great help to the community,” said Jaime Manalich. Chile has had almost 6,000 infections and 57 deaths from COVID-19. Manalich expects a “slight […]
(Eagle News)–Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said these conditions are particularly felt over the provinces of Aurora, Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Kalinga, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan and Batanes. PAGASA said these were due to localized thunderstorms or the easterlies affecting the eastern section of the country. […]
(Eagle News)–The no-sail policy remains in effect in the Visayas region. This was the clarification issued by the Philippine Coast Guard following erroneous reports that sea travel in Bohol and Cebu has resumed. According to the PCG, the policy covers all passenger vessels and private watercafts. Cargo vessels, fishing boats, tugboats, and government vessels are allowed to sail, but crew members onboard are subjected to strict health protocols. Passengers and crew members of watercrafts navigating […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Cagayan on Friday, April 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 8:27 a.m., had its epicenter 44 kilometers northwest of Claveria. It had a depth of focus of 20 kilometers. An instrumental intensity II was recorded in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Quezon City has confirmed over 600 coronavirus disease cases. Based on data from the Department of Health, the local government said of the 641 COVID-19 cases reported as of Thursday night, 580 have been validated by the city’s Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit. Thirty-five have recovered while 58 have died. Ninety-four patients are under investigation, while 674 are patients under monitoring. The Philippines has breached the 4000-mark in COVID-19 cases so far. The enhanced […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States recorded 1,783 deaths related to the novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University as of 8:30 pm Thursday (0030 GMT Friday). The number of fatalities was lower than the previous day’s record toll of 1,973. The total number of US fatalities linked to the virus now stands at 16,478, the second-highest tally in the world after Italy. © Agence […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Friday, April 10: Flight schedules may be subject to changes any time. President Rodrigo Duterte has imposed an enhanced community quarantine in a bid to contain the coronavirus disease 2019. The Philippines has so far recorded over 3000 COVID-19 cases.
