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(Eagle News) — Fourteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also detected were 151 tons per day of sulfur dioxide flux. Weak plume steaming was also observed. PHIVOLCS said there is also partial volcanic swelling. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone. Pilots were also advised against flying near the volcano. Early July, PHIVOLCS […]
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — As monkeypox infections jump around the world, prompting a scramble for vaccines, AFP looks at how the disease has spread since first appearing in Africa in the 1970s. On Thursday, World Health Organization (WHO) experts will meet to decide whether a surge in infections outside Africa since May now constitutes a global health emergency. Monkeypox, so called because it was first discovered in a monkey, is related to the deadly smallpox […]
by Shaun Tandon Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — China appears determined on using force in Taiwan, with Russia’s experience in Ukraine affecting Beijing’s calculations on when and how — not whether — to invade, the head of the CIA said Wednesday. Appearing at the Aspen Security Forum, Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns said that China likely saw in Ukraine that “you don’t achieve quick, decisive victories with underwhelming force.” He played down […]
(Eagle News) — The easterlies are affecting the eastern section of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Aurora will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain […]
Additional BA.4 Omicron and BA.2.12.1 cases also monitored, DOH says (Eagle News)–Over 800 new Omicron subvariant BA.5 cases have been detected in the Philippines. According to Department of Health officer-in-charge Ma. Rosario Vergeire, apart from the additional 816 BA.5 subvariant cases, 42 more BA.4 Omicron subvariant cases were also detected. Over 50, or 52, new BA.2.12.1 subvariant cases were also found in Regions 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 4A, CAR, CARAGA, and Metro […]
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — China on Wednesday slammed Washington as “a destroyer of peace” in the Taiwan Strait, following the latest in a series of passages by US warships through the waterway. Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory to be re-taken one day — and the narrow body of water that separates the island and mainland China is a flashpoint between the two sides. In contrast to Beijing’s position, the United States […]
Metro Manila with 10,393 additional cases in last 14 days (Eagle News)–The Philippines logged over 2000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, July 20. According to the Department of Health, the 2074 additional cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases to 3739160. Of these, 20678 were active. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases of the regions in the last 14 days, with 10393 new cases. It was followed by Calabarzon with 5937, Central […]
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Netflix reported losing subscribers for the second quarter in a row Tuesday as the streaming giant battles fierce competition and viewer belt tightening, but the company assured investors of better days ahead. The loss of 970,000 paying customers in the most recent quarter was not as big as expected, and left Netflix with just shy of 221 million subscribers. “Tough in some ways, losing a million and calling […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British annual inflation surged to a fresh 40-year high in June on rising motor fuel and food prices, official data showed Wednesday, adding to a cost-of-living crisis. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) jumped to 9.4 percent last month from 9.1 percent in May, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. Analysts said the data put pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates by as […]
Bowling legend Coo is PSC commissioner (Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos has appointed Danilo Cruz as director-general of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. In a statement, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles also said Olivia Garcia Coo has been appointed as commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission. Cruz is a former Labor undersecretary. Coo, meanwhile, was recently elected head of the Philippine Bowling Federation. She has represented the Philippines in international bowling competitions such […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Wednesday, July 20. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 5:14 a.m. The epicenter was 58 kilometers southeast of Caraga. The depth of focus was one kilometer. According to PHIVOLCS, the earthquake was of tectonic origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US Senate on Tuesday took its first step towards bringing Sweden and Finland into NATO, with bipartisan support for the new alliance members following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. All 30 members of NATO must ratify the accession of the two Nordic countries, but Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week again threatened to freeze their bids despite his assent during a summit in late June in Madrid. The Senate […]
