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(Eagle News)–Both the Philippines and the United States reaffirmed the “importance of working closely to enhance the Mutual Defense Treaty” in light of the “recent geopolitical developments and challenges” in the Asia in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. The DFA said the reaffirmation of the treaty that “has stood strong for nearly 70 years” was made in a conversation between Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. and U.S. Secretary […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippine armed forces said Friday it was investigating a report that Chinese military boats pursued a civilian vessel carrying Filipino journalists in the disputed South China Sea. A television crew from Philippine broadcaster ABS-CBN was travelling to Second Thomas Shoal in the contested Spratly Islands on Thursday when their vessel was allegedly chased by a Chinese Coast Guard boat and two attack craft. Tensions over the resource-rich sea have […]
Armed attack on PHL to “trigger our obligation” to defend PHL under US-PHL Mutual Defense Treaty, says US State Dep’t spokesman WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States on Wednesday warned China against what the Philippines and Taiwan see as increasingly aggressive moves, reminding Beijing of Washington’s obligations to its partners. “An armed attack against the Philippines’ armed forces, public vessels or aircraft in the Pacific, including in the South China Sea, will […]
(Eagle News) — Foreigners can’t enter the Philippines without their Filipino kin during the travel ban. The Bureau of Immigration issued the clarification following reports some foreign nationals were denied entry at the airports for attempting to come to the country without their Filipino spouse, children, or parent. According to Bureau Commissioner Jaime Morente, existing guidelines on international travel set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases do not allow […]
110-bed modular hospital in Quezon City opens; more set to open this week – Palace (Eagle News) – The Philippine government moved to increase COVID-19 bed capacity in Metro Manila amid increasingly overwhelmed hospitals as virus cases continued its spike. On Tuesday, April 6, the 110-bed modular hospital at the Quezon Institute was opened. This will be for moderate to severe COVID-19 cases. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar said […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 812760 on Tuesday, April 6, after the Department of Health reported 9373 additional cases. According to DOH data, of the total cases, 152562 were active. Of these, 97.5 percent were mild, 1.1 percent asymptomatic, 0.5 percent were critical, 0.5 percent were severe, and 0.31 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 646381 including the 313 additional ones. Over 300, or 382, additional deaths pushed the death toll to 13817. […]
Says overwhelmed hospitals have to recover first, COVID reproduction number has to go below 1; 3rd week of ECQ and MECQ are options for step-down exit strategy (Eagle News) – The OCTA Research group is recommending a gradual easing of restrictions after the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) extension that would be based on data on the ground after the 1-week additional ECQ in the Greater Metro Manila area or the so-called NCR plus. The […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine COVID-19 cases reached 795051 on Sunday, April 4, after the Department of Health reported 11028 additional cases. According to DOH data, of the total cases, 135526 were active. Of these, 97.4 percent were mild, 1 percent asymptomatic, 0.6 percent severe, 0.6 percent critical, and 0.36 percent moderate. Recoveries rose to 646100, including the 41205 additional ones. The death toll also rose to 13425, including the two additional ones. The Philippines is dealing with […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A US navy destroyer sunk during World War II and lying nearly 6,500 meters below sea level off the Philippines has been reached in the world’s deepest shipwreck dive, an American exploration team said. A crewed submersible filmed, photographed and surveyed the wreckage of the USS Johnston off Samar Island during two eight-hour dives completed late last month, Texas-based undersea technology company Caladan Oceanic said. The 115-metre-long ship was sunk on […]
Extended ECQ in NCR, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal could be followed by MECQ if numbers improve (Eagle News) – Malacanang extended the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) for at least one more week in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal because of the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the announcement on Saturday night, April 3, after new COVID-19 cases added daily continued to go past 12,000, […]
(Eagle News) — Philippine COVID-19 cases reached 784,043 after the Department of Health reported 12,576 additional cases. This is the second-highest number cases reported by the country in a single day since the pandemic began. On Friday, the Philippines reported an all-time high of over 15,000 additional cases. According to DOH data, of the 784,043 total cases, 165715 were active. Of these, 96.5 percent were mild, 2.2 percent asymptomatic, 0.5 percent critical, 0.5 percent severe, […]
(Eagle News)–Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Magalong, also the country’s contact tracing czar, said this was based on the results of the RT-PCR test he took on April 2. He said contact tracing is underway. “The seriousness of this pandemic is something that we should not take for granted. It is a difficult situation and I don’t want anyone of you to be in this condition as it […]
