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Big-time oil price rollback set on Tuesday; gas prices to be cut by P5.70/liter; diesel prices by P6.10/liter

Rollback follows drop in world crude prices last week (Eagle News) – A big-time price rollback of oil products is set on Tuesday, July 12, with gasoline prices to decrease by P5.70 per liter, and diesel prices by P6.10 per liter. Kerosene prices will also go down by P6.30 per liter, the biggest slash in prices among the oil products. Various oil companies have already issued their advisories on social media. The big rollback in […]

SC extends 2022 Bar exams application deadline

(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court has extended the deadline for the submission of application requirements for those taking the 2022 Bar exams. The SC, through Bar Bulletin No. 4 S. 2022, said the last day of application is now August 15. The SC had initially set the application period  from June 13 to July 15. According to the High Court, the extension was made “to give all interested law graduates ample time to prepare […]

Taal volcano alert status down to Level 1

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has lowered the alert level raised over Taal volcano to 1. According to PHIVOLCS, the move was made with Taal’s condition in the past two months characterized by “baseline volcanic earthquake activity, stabilizing ground deformation of the Taal Caldera and Taal Volcano Island (TVI) edifices and weak degassing and surface activity at the Main Crater.” PHIVOLCS said the Taal Volcano Network (TVN), in particular, recorded […]

PHL logs 2,018 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged over 2000 more COVID-19 cases on Sunday, July 10. According to Department of Health data, the additional 2018 cases pushed the COVID-19 tally to 3718467. Of the total cases, 13818 are active. The DOH said of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 8016. It was followed by Calabarzon with 3536, Western Visayas with 1535, Central Luzon with […]

Two days after positive Covid test, Pres. Marcos Jr., “doing well,” working in isolation at home — Palace

Palace Press Sec. says PBBM giving directives to cabinet officials from his home   (Eagle News) – Two days after testing positive for Covid-19, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s condition has greatly improved and is now “doing well,” while he “continues to work in isolation” at his home, Malacanang said on Sunday, July 10. President Marcos was “giving out directives to his cabinet officials in the comfort of his home,” a Palace release said. Press Secretary […]

Justice Secretary Remulla tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Remulla, he tested positive for the virus on Thursday. He said he was so far experiencing “very mild” symptoms. Remulla’s revelation came days after President Bongbong Marcos said he tested positive for COVID-19. The Palace said on Sunday said Marcos’ health has “improved.”  

Philippines logs 1825 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 1825 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, July 9. With the additional cases, the country’s tally rose to 3716522, according to Department of Health data. The data showed of the total cases, 13021 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 7228. It was followed by Calabarzon with 3127, Western Visayas with 1349, Central Luzon with 1228, and Central […]

President Marcos Jr expresses “shock, deep sadness” over death of Japan’s ex-PM Abe

Expresses his “most profound sympathies” to the entire Japanese nation on behalf of the Philippines (Eagle News) – Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr., expressed “shock and deep sadness” over the death of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, calling him a visionary leader and a devoted friend of the Philippines, as he offered his sympathies to the Japanese people on behalf of the entire Philippines. “On behalf of the Philippine Government and the Filipino people, […]

PHL logs 1,712 more COVID-19 cases

Active COVID-19 cases rise to 12,528 (Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 1712 more COVID-19 cases on Friday, July 8, pushing the tally to 3714770. According to Department of Health data, with the additional cases, the country’s active COVID-19 cases have reached 12528. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 6869. It was followed by Calabarzon with 2915, Western Visayas with 1253, Central […]

Pres. Marcos Jr tests positive for COVID-19, has “slight fever”

    (Eagle News) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has tested positive for COVID-19 and has “slight fever,” Malacanang confirmed on Friday, July 8. In a press briefing, Palace Press Secretary Atty. Trixie Angeles said that Marcos Jr., “tested positive in an antigen test today.” “He has slight fever but he’s okay. Those who have been in close contact with him are currently informed by PMS (Presidential Management Staff) to observe their symptom as per […]

DFA hopes for early recovery of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs expressed hope for former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s early recovery. The DFA made the statement in a Tweet following reports of Abe’s shooting in Nara, during a campaign speech. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, meanwhile, expressed “shock and dismay” over the reported shooting. “I extend my deep sympathy and pray for his early recovery,” the DFA chief said. Reports said Abe was rushed to the hospital […]

PHL logs 1,936 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged almost 2,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, July 7. According to Department of Health data, the additional 1936 cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases in the country to 3,713,131. Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 6503. This was followed by Calabarzon with 2688, Western Visayas with 1184, Central Luzon with 1029, and Central Visayas with 611. Of the cities […]