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PHL detects four more COVID-19 Arcturus cases

(Eagle News)–The Philippines has detected four more cases of the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 or “Arcturus.” The Department of Health said of the new cases, two were identified in Central Luzon and another two in Western Visayas. The Bicol Region, Mimaropa, and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have one Arcturus case each. The DOH said the figure was based on samples sequenced by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), and […]

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DOH reports 2,080 new COVID-19 cases

Thirteen additional deaths recorded (Eagle News)–The Department of Health on Saturday, May 20, recorded 2080 new COVID-19 cases. With the addition, the total COVID-19 cases reported in the country stands at 4125716. The active tally is at 16503. The regions with the highest number of cases reported in the recent two weeks were the National Capital Region (NCR) with 10,006. It was followed by Calabarzon with 5,607, Central Luzon with 1,912, Western Visayas with 1,401, […]

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BSP to public: Refrain from participating in “sangla-ATM” schemes

(Eagle News)–The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Saturday, May 20, urged the public to refrain from participating in “sangla-ATM” schemes. According to the BSP, the scheme, which sees Automated Teller Machine cardholders sharing their ATM cards and personal identification number as collateral for loans, may lead to financial troubles. It said this was because it may be difficult for these cardholders to monitor withdrawals made by people to whom the ATM card and PIN were […]

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PHIVOLCS says no destructive tsunami threat to PHL following quake off Loyalty Islands

(Eagle News)–There is no destructive tsunami threat to the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued an advisory to this effect following a strong earthquake that struck southeast of Loyalty Islands om Vanuatu. PHIVOLCS pegged the earthquake’s magnitude at 7.4. “This is for information purposes only..,” it said. According to PHIVOLCS,  hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 km of the earthquake epicenter. The US Tsunami Warning System said these […]

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PAGASA monitoring tropical depression outside PAR

  (Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said the tropical depression was so far located 2510 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph and has a gustiness of up to 55 kph. It is moving northwest at 55 kph. Meanwhile, PAGASA said the Intertropical Convergence Zone was affecting Mindanao. As a result, PAGASA […]

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Southwesterly windflow affecting western section of Luzon: PAGASA

(Eagle News) — The southwesterly windflow is affecting the western section of Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services and Administration said, as a result, Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. The rest of the country will also have the same conditions. PAGASA said flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will have light to moderate winds and slight […]

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CA confirms ad interim appointment of PSG head

Appointments of over 40 more confirmed (Eagle News)– The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed on Wednesday, May 17,  the ad interim appointment of Presidential Security Group (PSG) chief Brigadier General Ramon Zagala. Also confirmed were the following: Rear Admiral Alfonso Torres Jr. Major General Fabian Pedregosa Major General Proceso Rebancos Major General Steve Crespillo Major General Elpidio Talja Major General Rogelio Ulanday Major General Marion Sison Major General Luis Rex Bergante Major General Rommel Tello […]

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Manila re-imposes mandatory wearing of face masks in City Hall

QC urges residents to report COVID-19 cases (Eagle News) — The Manila City government has reimposed the mandatory wearing of face masks for employees and individuals transacting in city hall. According to Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, this was because of the increase in COVID-19 cases in the city. Meanwhile, the Quezon City government urged residents to “proactively report” if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or if they have come into close contact with individuals who […]

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CA panel endorses Rex Gatchalian’s nomination as Social Welfare secretary

(Eagle News) — The Commission on Appointments panel on labor, social welfare, and migrant workers on Tuesday, May 16, endorsed the confirmation of the nomination of Rex Gatchalian as  Social Welfare secretary. Gatchalian was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos, and took his oath of office on Jan. 31, 2023. He had said that he wants to focus on the digitalization of the systems, processes, and programs and services of the Department of Social Welfare and […]

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PHL posts 2,065 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged over 2000 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, May 13. The Department of Health said with the 2065 new cases, the active tally rose to 15527. COVID-19 cases are now at 4113093. The National Capital Region posted the highest number of new cases in the past two weeks with 8,699. It was followed by Calabarzon with 4,610, Central Luzon with 1,485, Western Visayas with 1,034, and the Bicol Region with 714. Of […]

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President Bongbong Marcos issues EO on management of Malacañang Heritage Mansions

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has issued an executive order to further ensure the conservation of Philippine historical and cultural heritage sites through the  efficient management of Malacañang Heritage Mansions. According to the Presidential Communications Office, for this, EO No. 26 mandates the creation of an advisory board. The EO said the board will be composed of three representatives from the Office of the President (OP), who will serve in ex officio capacity. The chief executive, […]

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Philippine drug trafficking charge against De Lima dismissed

By Cecil MORELLA, Mikhail FLORES MANILA,Philippines (AFP) Jailed Philippine human rights campaigner Leila de Lima was acquitted Friday on one of two remaining drug trafficking charges filed against her under the Rodrigo Duterte administration, putting her a step closer to freedom. De Lima, a former senator and justice minister, has been detained since February 2017 on charges she and human rights groups say were fabricated as payback for going after Duterte and his war on […]

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