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China mum on blacklisting; ‘expects’ Chinese to visit post-Covid

MANILA – The Chinese Embassy in Manila did not comment when asked to confirm Beijing’s supposed blacklisting of the country over Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators’ (POGOs) operations. In a statement, however, it said it expects “more Chinese tourists” to visit the Philippines once the global health crisis is over. “To further elucidate on the ‘tourist blacklist’ remarks, tourism is an important component of practical cooperation between China and the Philippines which has helped further deepen […]

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Rappler’s Ressa to appeal cyberlibel conviction in Supreme Court

(Eagle News) — Rappler co-founder and CEO Maria Ressa will appeal a conviction for cyberlibel in the Supreme Court, her lawyer said Tuesday. This was after the Court of Appeals handed down on Monday its latest rejection of her motion to reconsider its upholding of her 2020 conviction. Ressa and former researcher-writer Reynaldo Santos Jr. had been sentenced to a minimum of six months and one day to a maximum of six years, eight months […]

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TD “Maymay” maintains strength as it traverses Philippine Sea east of Aurora

(Eagle News) — “Maymay” maintained its strength as it moved over the Philippine Sea east of Aurora on Tuesday, Oct. 11. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, several Luzon areas remain under Signal No. 1 as a result. These are Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, and the extreme northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta) including Pollilo Islands. Today through tomorrow morning, moderate to heavy with at times intense […]

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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Tuesday, Oct. 11

(Eagle News) — Classes on Tuesday, Oct. 11, were suspended in some areas due to Tropical Depression “Maymay.” Classes in the following areas in Cagayan have been suspended: Allacapan – all levels, public and private Aparri – all levels, public and private Buguey – all levels, public and private Camalaniugan – all levels, public and private Claveria – all levels, public schools Gattaran – all levels, public and private Gonzaga – preschool to senior high school Lal-lo – all levels, public […]

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Signal No. 1 hoisted over six areas as LPA off Aurora develops into tropical depression

TD “Maymay” moving southwestward (Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 was raised on Tuesday, Oct. 11, over six areas in Luzon as the low-pressure area off Casiguran, Aurora developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone signal, with the center of TD “Maymay” 300 km east of Casiguran, Aurora. Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Aurora Nueva Ecija extreme northern portion of Quezon […]

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Philippines logs 2,106 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippines has logged over 2,000 more COVID-19 cases. According to the Department of Health, the additional 2106 cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases to 3969987. Of these, 26014 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases, with 11767 in the last 14 days. It was followed by Calabarzon with 5339 cases, Central Luzon with 2698, Davao Region with 1398 and Western Visayas with 912. […]

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PNP Custodial Center head relieved from post: PNP chief

(Eagle News) — The head of the Philippine National Police Custodial Center has been relieved from his post, PNP Chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said. According to Azurin, the relief of Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Ramillano would pave the way for an investigation of the brief hostage-taking of former Senator Leila de Lima in Camp Crame. De Lima was unharmed but the hostage-taker and his two alleged cohorts were killed in the incident on Sunday. […]

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Philippines signs SIM card registration law to combat scams

Manila, Philippines (AFP)– Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos signed a law Monday requiring mobile users to provide personal details when buying a SIM card, a regulation aimed at combating text messaging fraud. The bill was passed by both houses of Congress in September after a controversial provision requiring social media users to register their real names and phones numbers was dropped. Former president Rodrigo Duterte had rejected the original legislation after critics said social media registration […]

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President Bongbong Marcos signs law mandating sim card registration

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos has signed a law mandating sim card registration. In signing SIM Registration Act or Republic Act 11934, the President said the law would provide law enforcement agencies with the tools needed to resolve crimes perpetrated with the use of SIM cards. He said it would also provide a “strong deterrence against the commission of wrongdoing.” The President gave the assurance that the law provides for the protection of confidentiality […]

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PNP: Former senator De Lima unharmed after foiled hostage-taking in Camp Crame

(Eagle News)–Detained former senator Leila de Lima was unharmed after a foiled hostage-taking at Camp Crame, the Philippine National Police said. The PNP said the hostage-taker, detainee Feliciano Sulayao Jr., ran towards De Lima and held her hostage. “Members of the Special Action Forces immediately responded to the incident and negotiated with Sulayao but to no avail. Since the situation is escalating, the tactical team engaged Sulayao and he was neutralized,” the PNP said. Prior […]

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President Bongbong Marcos cites accomplishments in first 100 days in office

(Eagle News)–President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he has laid down a “strong foundation” for the country’s recovery from the pandemic. In his vlog, the President noted that at least 73 million Filipinos have already completed their two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Over 19 million, meanwhile, received their booster shots. He said since the country’s numbers were improving, people were now allowed to wear masks voluntarily outside. As for health care workers, he said the […]

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Philippines logs 2,409 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged over 2000 more COVID-19 cases on Friday, Oct. 7. According to the Department of Health, the 2,409 new cases pushed the tally to 3963666. Of these, 27129 are active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days with 13144. It was followed by Calabarzon with 5434, Central Luzon with 2870, Davao Region with 1359 and Western Visayas with 804. […]

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