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(Eagle News) — Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board chair Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil has resigned from her post. Velicaria-Garafil, a lawyer, said she stepped down as she has “accepted the offer to help in the Office of the Press Secretary as its Undersecretary and OIC.” “This is a great honor and privilege, and I thank the President for this opportunity to once again work with him in his administration to serve the Filipino people,” she added. […]
(Eagle News) — Teachers who tested positive, were exposed to, or have symptoms of COVID-19 are allowed to avail of paid leaves, the Department of Education said on Friday, Oct. 7. According to DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa, this is according to DepEd Order No. 39 issued on Sept. 20. He said the order was based on the Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular Number 2, Series of 2022. “We have to follow DOH (Department of Health) […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 2562 additional COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Oct. 7. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the total cases to 3961349. Of these, 26380 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days with 13582. It was followed by Calabarzon with 5523, Central Luzon with 2886, Davao Region with 1377, and SOCCKSKARGEn with 737. Of the […]
No challenge made between parties, PCG says (Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard monitored four Chinese Coast Guard vessels during an aerial surveillance in the vicinity waters of Bajo De Masinloc, the Philippine Coast Guard said. According to the PCG, also monitored were two Chinese militia vessels. Of the four Chinese Coast Guard vessels, the PCG said two were inside Bajo de Masinloc while the other two were outside. “There was no challenge made […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 1764 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, October 5. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the COVID-19 cases in the Philippines to 3958786. Over 20,000–or 25733– were active cases. Of the cities and regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 13756. It was followed by Calabarzon with 5717, Central Luzon with 2896, Davao Region with 1412, and SOCCKSARGEN […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Wednesday, Oct. 5, announced the end of the “habagat” season. PAGASA said recent analyses showed a significant weakening of the southwest monsoon over the last few days. It said the strengthening of the high-pressure area over the Asian continent has also led to the gradual changing of the season. As a result, PAGASA said the season in the Philippines is “in the process […]
(Eagle News) — Inflation accelerated to 6.9 percent in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Wednesday, Oct. 5. According to the PSA, this is the highest recorded inflation since October 2018. In August, inflation was at 6.3 percent. The PSA said the acceleration was primarily due to the higher annual growth rate in the index for food and non-alcoholic beverages, which was at 7.4 percent from the 6.3 percent in August. This was followed […]
CATO, Philippines (AFP) – Filipino fisherman Mariel Villamonte had spent years plying the turquoise waters of Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea for snapper and grouper — until a Chinese coast guard vessel water cannoned his boat. That was in 2012, around the time China snatched control of the small ring of reefs from the Philippines, and he has not dared go back. “Their ships are made of steel, ours are made of wood,” […]
(Eagle News) — Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles has resigned from her post. According to Cruz-Angeles, she tendered her resignation early Tuesday, Oct. 4. She said this was due to “health reasons.” She said her resignation was “effective end of business hours today.” “It was a pleasure working with you,” she said in a statement. Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Hubert Guevara, meanwhile, said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to appoint Cruz-Angeles’ replacement. “Hopefully, in the […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 16017 new COVID-19 cases from September 26 to October 2. According to recent Department of Health data, the country also logged 228 deaths. Of the figures, 35 took place in September 2022, three in July 2022, one in June 2022, four in February 2022, three in January 2022, and 182 in September 2021. The COVID-19 death toll is so far at 63042. Over 700, or 753, severe and critical […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines logged 3822 additional COVID -19 cases on Saturday, Oct. 1. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the total to 3951766. Active cases are at 29525. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 14299. Calabarzon ranked second, with 5634, followed by Central Luzon with 2958, Davao region with 1386 and Western Visayas with 763. Of the cities […]
(Eagle News)–Filipinos along the path of Hurricane Ian were advised by the Philippine Embassy in Washington to take the necessary precautions. In a statement, the embassy urged those concerned to monitor the movements of the storm and take all the necessary preparations. They were also urged to heed the warnings of local officials. According to the embassy, the hurricane is expected to “move farther inland across eastern South Carolina and central North Carolina over the […]
