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DOTr gives assurance measures remain in place amid novel coronavirus threat

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation remains on heightened alert amid the threat of the novel coronavirus. In a statement, the DOTr said the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has reactivated its communicable disease preparedness procedures on all CAAP-operated airports. The Manila International Airport Authority, on the other hand, is “in full coordination with the Bureau of Quarantine  in support of their safety protocols,” the DOTr said. Prior to the confirmation of the country’s first […]

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US declares virus ’emergency,’ bans travelers from China

  by Issam AHMED Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US said Friday it was declaring a public health emergency and temporarily banning the entry of foreign nationals who had traveled to China over the past two weeks to contain the spread of a deadly new virus. Sweeping new restrictions will also be imposed on American citizens, with those returning from the province at the disease’s epicenter placed in facilities for mandatory […]

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Several M. Manila roads scheduled to undergo repairs, reblocking

(Eagle News)–Several roads are scheduled to undergo reblocking and repairs during the weekend. The Department of Public Works and Highways said the reblocking and repairs of the following roads started at 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31: SOUTHBOUND: 1. A. Bonifacio Ave. (SB) 7th Avenue to Sgt. Rivera St. (2nd lane from sidewalk) 2. EDSA Bulacan St. to West Ave. (1st lane from sidewalk) 3. EDSA approach BP Tuazon flyover to approach A. Boni Serrano […]

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Alert level 3 still hoisted over Taal as quakes, plumes continue to be monitored

(Eagle News)–An alert level 3 remains hoisted over Taal as it continued its seismic activity. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the Taal Volcano Network recorded 182 volcanic earthquakes including one low-frequency event and one harmonic tremor that lasted 3 minutes. “These earthquakes signify magmatic activity beneath the Taal edifice that could lead to eruptive activity at the main crater,” PHIVOLCS said. According to PHIVOLCS, activity in the main crater in the past […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected as northeast monsoon affects PHL

(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting the country today, Feb. 1, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Quezon, Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas will have  cloudy skies with light rains as a result. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. The whole country will have moderate to strong […]

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China virus death toll rises to 259, infections surge to nearly 12,000

    BEIJING, China (AFP) — The death toll from China’s new coronavirus outbreak has risen to 259 and the tally of confirmed infections has surged to nearly 12,000, the government said on Saturday. The National Health Commission said in its daily update that 46 more people had succumbed to the respiratory disease. All but one of the new deaths came in hardest-hit Hubei province, the epicentre of an outbreak that has spread around the […]

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Cheers, fears and tears as Brexit finally dawns

  by James PHEBY and Dmitry ZAKS Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Union Jack-waving Brexit backers danced in the London rain on Friday as the hours wound down to Britain’s split from the European Union after years of epic drama — but for others there were only fears and tears. After 47 years in the European fold, the country leaves the EU at 11:00pm (2300 GMT) on Friday, with a handful of […]

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5.2-magnitude quake jolts Davao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Friday, Jan. 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:18 p.m., had its epicenter 25 kilometers northeast of Digos. It had a depth of focus of 28 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity: Intensity II – Don Carlos, Bukidnon Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV – Malungon, Sarangani;Koronadal City and Tupi,South Cotabato Intensity III – Alabel, Sarangani; […]

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Palace: Travel ban covers other places in China where there is spread of 2019-nCoV

(Eagle News) — The travel ban announced by President Rodrigo Duterte following the confirmation of the Philippines’ first novel coronavirus case also covers other places in China where there is “a spread of the disease, as officially confirmed by the Chinese government.” In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the temporary ban on travelers coming from those areas was upon the recommendation of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. Earlier, Duterte, Senator Bong Go said, […]

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3.6-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte

(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Friday, Jan. 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 5:46 p.m., had its epicenter 62 kilometers northeast of Burgos. Depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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PAL to reduce flights between Manila, mainland China by “more than 50 percent”

(Eagle News) — Philippine Airlines will reduce its flights between Manila and mainland China by “more than 50 percent.” PAL announced this in a statement, after the Philippines confirmed its first novel coronavirus case, which was first identified in Wuhan in Hubei province, China. According to PAL, the reductions, which will start on Feb. 1, are in addition to the recent cancellation of all its chartered flights from China. “There is a need to maintain […]

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Sotto: Better, safer for Filipinos in Wuhan, China to stay there in the meantime

(Eagle News) — Senate President Tito Sotto on Friday, Jan. 31, said it would be better for Filipinos in Wuhan, China, the seat of the novel coronavirus outbreak, to stay there instead of coming home. “It’s better and safer for them to stay in lockdown there rather than come home and be discriminated upon by authorities and even their relatives,” Sotto said. The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it intended to repatriate the first […]

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