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Leyte back to GCQ as country’s emerging hotspot for Covid-19
July 2, 2020, 4:50 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The province of Leyte is now back to general community quarantine (GCQ) as one of the country’s emerging hotspots for coronavirus disease (Covid-19). In a statement on Thursday, Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla said they adopted the recommendation of the national Inter-Agency… Read More
Southern Leyte town lifts ECQ in virus-hit village
July 1, 2020, 7:51 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Libagon in Southern Leyte has lifted the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Nahulid village, where two residents tested positive for coronavirus disease (Covid-19). In an advisory issued on Wednesday, Mayor Sabina Ranque said the ECQ was to give its… Read More
42% of Eastern Visayas' patients recover from Covid-19
July 1, 2020, 4:18 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 222 or 42 percent of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in Eastern Visayas have already recovered, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Wednesday. In a virtual press briefing, DOH Eastern Visayas chief Minerva Molon, said these include 134 locally stranded… Read More
25 PH cities chosen to be next ‘digital cities’ by 2025
June 30, 2020, 8:17 pm
MANILA – Some 25 cities in the country will soon have more locally-available jobs in the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector after their identification as “high-potential areas” for transformation into “digital cities” by 2025. In an online media… Read More
Malacañang defends use of rapid tests for LSIs
June 30, 2020, 6:05 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday defended the use of rapid anti-body test kits for locally stranded individuals (LSIs) before they are sent back to their respective hometowns. “Hindi po totoo ‘yan na palibhasa rapid test lang, hindi accurate (It’s not true that just because we use rapid… Read More
Gov't suspends entry of LSIs in 5 areas
June 29, 2020, 7:44 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday said the entry of locally stranded individuals (LSIs) has been suspended in at least five areas due to the limited number of quarantine facilities that can accommodate them. In a virtual presser, Roque said Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging… Read More
DOST urges scientists to join iSTART program
June 29, 2020, 11:46 am
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is urging scientists and engineers to help in guiding investors setting up shop in identified growth areas by joining the Innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-based (iSTART) development program. In a… Read More
E. Visayas logs first 3 Covid-19 deaths; more residents infected
June 26, 2020, 5:07 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the first three deaths from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Eastern Visayas as cases in the region continued to rise following the return of stranded residents. In a video message on Friday, DOH 8 (Eastern Visayas) Director… Read More
IATF OKs plea to suspend return of LSIs to Eastern Visayas
June 25, 2020, 3:09 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday approved the plan to suspend the travel of locally stranded individuals (LSIs) to Eastern Visayas for 14 days as part of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) containment measures. "I am going… Read More
Model 'Balik' hub ground breaks in Lanao Norte town
June 24, 2020, 7:55 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), along with its government and private partners, broke ground the first “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2)” model village for returning informal urban dwellers in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte on Wednesday.In a statement, Secretary… Read More
Dinagat carpenters get help to build beds for Covid care centers
June 24, 2020, 2:14 pm
CAGDIANAO, Dinagat Islands – This province's “Katre-Karpintero” initiative to produce more beds for Covid-19 quarantine facilities in the province earned the support of Cagdianao Mining Corporation (CMC), which provided building materials for the project. Governor Arlene “Kaka” Bag-ao,… Read More
Go urges thorough review of Hatid Tulong initiatives
June 22, 2020, 9:34 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Monday urged for a “thorough review” of the implementation of Hatid Tulong initiatives amid calls from various sectors following an increasing number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the provinces reportedly attributed to… Read More
Andanar backs plans to boost agri sector opportunities thru BP2
June 22, 2020, 9:12 pm
MANILA – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar is supporting the initiative of providing opportunities in provinces through the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program. A series of Network Briefing News episodes hosted by the PCOO has highlighted the… Read More
Gov’t fine-tunes protocols for return of more LSIs
June 21, 2020, 6:55 pm
MANILA – The government is “polishing” health and safety protocols for the return of locally stranded individuals (LSIs) to their respective hometowns, Malacañang said over the weekend. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this statement after several lawmakers from Eastern Visayas… Read More
Go pushes for expanded use of Special Education
June 19, 2020, 7:56 pm
MANILA -- Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Friday pushed for the passage of a measure that would expand the application of the Special Education Fund (SEF), giving local government units (LGUs) the flexibility to boost their support to local public schools and facilitate the transition… Read More
1.2K Albayanos to return home under 'Libreng Sakay'
June 18, 2020, 8:06 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 1,200 locally stranded individuals (LSI) are expected to arrive in Albay from Metro Manila on Friday under the provincial government's “Libreng Sakay” program. Dr. Eva Grageda, provincial social welfare and development office chief, on Thursday said the LSIs comprise… Read More
Go cites BP2 'template communities' in Mindanao
June 18, 2020, 7:13 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday lauded the ongoing preparations of various local government units (LGUs) in Mindanao for the beneficiaries of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program. He stressed the importance of proper coordination with LGUs and… Read More
Leyte town suspends accepting returning residents
June 18, 2020, 6:57 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Kananga, Leyte will temporarily stop accepting returning residents as its designated quarantine facilities have reached full capacity. In a statement issued Thursday, Mayor Manuel Vicente Torres said this includes all returning overseas Filipino workers… Read More
Gov't to aid 13K more LSIs; assures compliance to protocols
June 17, 2020, 4:23 pm
MANILA – The government expects to transport more than 13,000 locally stranded individuals (LSIs) in Metro Manila to their respective provinces, Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Assistant Secretary Joseph Encabo said Wednesday. Encabo, in-charge of the Hatid Tulong program, said the… Read More
No more stranded persons under NAIA Expressway
June 17, 2020, 1:26 pm
MANILA – There are no more locally stranded individuals (LSIs) under the NAIA Expressway affected by the reduced availability of public transport across the country, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this assurance, saying he passed by the expressway… Read More
