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COVID-19 cases in the Philippines exceed 400,000: DOH
The total number of people affected by pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines has reached 401,416, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Based on the agency’s latest case bulletin, the total case count increased by 1,672 new cases. “8 labs were not able to submit their data to the COVID-19 Data Repository System…
‘Ulysses,’ continues to grow stronger; signal No. 3, already elevated to Metro Manila and surrounding areas
Typhoon Ulysses intensified in recent hours, while in the eastern part of Luzon. According to Pagasa, it has climbed into the typhoon category and it is possible that the force will increase before the landfall in Quezon province. It was last seen 100 km north of Virac, Catanduanes. It is moving west northwest at a…
‘Mañanita’ celebrant PNP chief Sinas to the policemen: ‘Lets Volt In,’ mga tiwali lagot kay ‘Voltes 5’
Gen. Debold Sinas formally assumed himself as the 25th PNP chief after Gen. retired from service. Camilo Pancratius-Cascolan. President Rodrigo Duterte was unable to attend the ceremony which is why DILG Sec. Eduardo Año administered the change of command ceremony. In Sinas’ speech, he laid out his programs but assured that the projects and programs…
Confirmed: ‘Mañanita’ celebrant Sinas is the new PNP chief starting tomorrow
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has formally appointed the controversial chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas as head of the Philippine National Police (PNP). The news was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Harry Roque at a press briefing, Monday. “President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has appointed Debold Menorias Sinas…
‘Associate Justice Leonen, should no longer engage in electoral protest vs Robredo’ – Bongbong
Former Sen. Bongbong Marcos is inhibiting one of the justices of the Supreme Court in his pending election protest against Vice President Leni Robredo. Marcos personally went to the Supreme Court (SC) to file his Strong Manifestion with Extremely Urgent Omnibus Motion. In the motion, Marcos wants Associate Justice Marvic Leonen to inhibit. That is,…
Kris Aquino, COVID scare after her driver tested positive
Kris Aquino does not want to be complacent even though the result of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) is negative. Yesterday, the 49-year-old TV host / actress shared that one of her drivers was COVID positive, causing the re-taping to be affected. According to the former presidential sister, on November 3, their entire team underwent a…
‘Tonyo,’ already out of PH territory; ‘Ulysses,’ getting stronger
Tropical storm Tonyo has been released from the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). According to a report by Pagasa forecaster Aldczar Aurelio, the typhoon was last seen 675 km west of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. It has a wind speed of 65 kph and a gust of 80 kph. TS Tonyo was moving west at…
‘Tonyo’ is heading in the direction of Romblon – PAGASA
Typhoon Tonyo is on its way to Romblon, according to PAGASA’s latest severe weather bulletin. Based on the agency’s 2:00 am report, the epicenter of the tropical depression was last seen 90-kilometers east of Romblon, Romblon or 60-kilometers west, northwest of Masbate City, Masbate. “Tonyo is forecast to move rapidly westward within the next 12…
‘We’re going to win this race with a clear majority’ – Biden
Former Vice President Joe Biden has now declared his victory as the next president of the United States. Biden made the statement in Wilmington, Delaware, despite not counting the number of remaining states. Based on American projections ahead of Biden in Nevada, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. Whatever the final vote in the aforementioned swing…