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(Eagle News) – Vice-President Sara Duterte conveyed her warmest congratulations to the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) on the occasion of its 108th anniversary on Wednesday, July 27. The Vice-President noted how the INC “has guided millions of Filipinos all over the country and abroad into a meaningful life of faith, compassion, and love of God, country and fellowmen.” “We value INC’s immense contributions to the growth and development of our country as we share […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippine death toll due to the strong magnitude 7 quake that shook northern Luzon rose to six, with the number of injured also rising to 136, the country’s disaster agency said. There are still four missing persons as of Friday morning, July 29. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the affected population by the strong quake and its aftershocks has also reached almost 80,000 coming […]
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has directed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to prioritize the inspection of hospitals and healthcare facilities in Abra following the magnitude 7 earthquake that jolted the province. “Do the inspections first of the public buildings. I think your priority will be… the hospital. Uunahin natin even before the government buildings, ‘yung mga offices, ‘yung mga ganoon. Unahin natin ‘yung ospital,” he said during a situation briefing […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippines has recorded its first case of the monkeypox virus – a 31-year old Filipino who arrived from abroad on July 19, the Department of Health said on Friday, July 29. The patient also had prior travel to countries with confirmed monkeypox cases, according to Health Undersecretary Beverly Ho. The DOH official, however, did not reveal the gender of the Filipino who is now confirmed to be the first monkeypox case […]
Metro Manila with 13,135 new COVID-19 cases in last 14 days (Eagle News) — The Philippines registered over 3,000 more COVID-19 cases on Thursday, July 28. The 3,858 additional cases constitute the highest daily tally in the country since February. According to Department of Health data, the new cases pushed the total number of new COVID-19 cases to 3764346. Of these, 29897 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new […]
(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., inspected the damage done by the strong magnitude 7 quake that shook Abra last Wednesday, July 27, and visited some of the injured who were being treated in hospitals. During his visit to the quake’s epicenter in Abra on Thursday, July 28, the President also checked the condition of the provincial hospital and visited patients who were evacuated to the grounds of the hospital in the […]
18 more Omicron BA.4 subvariant cases, 15 additional BA.2.12.1 cases also monitored (Eagle News) — Nearly 900 additional cases of the Omicron subvariant BA.5 have been detected in the country, the Department of Health said. According to Health Undersecretary Beverly Ho, based on genome sequencing results covering July 22 to 26, also detected were 18 additional Omicron BA.4 subvariant cases. Fifteen additional Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 cases were also detected. BA.5 According to Ho, these additional […]
(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., greeted the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) on its 108th anniversary on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, as he recognized how the INC had been helpful to the government and the Filipino nation in fostering peace and goodwill. In his message, Marcos Jr., said that for more than a hundred years, the INC had showed the value of having a strong faith in God, and of following […]
by Mikhail Flores and Ron Lopez Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Anxious residents slept outside after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the earthquake-hit northern Philippines, locals said Thursday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr flew to the region to inspect the damage. Five people were killed and more than 150 injured when a 7.0-magnitude quake struck the lightly populated province of Abra on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The powerful quake rippled across the mountainous region, toppling […]
(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., is set to visit quake-hit Abra on Thursday, July 28. According to the Office of the Press Secretary, Marcos left for the province past 8 in the morning. The OPS said the President will inspect the damage in the area. He will also be given a briefing on ongoing rescue and relief operations. The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Tayum left at least four people dead and several […]
(Eagle News) — A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Abra early Thursday, July 28. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake, which hit at 4:02 a.m., is an aftershock of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit the area the day before. The 5.0-magnitude earthquake’s epicenter was 12 kilometers southwest of Tayum. The depth of focus was 17 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental were reported: Intensity: Intensity IV – Bangued, Abra Instrumental Intensities: Intensity […]
(Eagle News)–A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Abra on Wednesday, July 27. The earthquake struck at 3:38 p.m., hours after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit the province. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 5.4-magnitude earthquake’s epicenter was four kilometers southwest of Bucay. The depth of focus was 10 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity IV – Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Intensity II – Sinait, Ilocos Sur;Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Intensity I – […]
