Anti-CoVID-19 Pandemic
DOH eyes purchase of additional Covid-19 test kits
March 25, 2020, 6:59 pm
MANILA – The government has a plan to procure additional diagnostic test kits for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to improve the country’s testing capacity as the number of infected people continues to rise, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday. Health Undersecretary Maria… Read More
Duterte supports IATF-EID’s National Action Plan vs. Covid-19
March 25, 2020, 6:43 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte agreed with the National Action Plan being drafted by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to combat the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Duterte gave his nod on the National Action Plan for… Read More
Pasig City's 'mobile palengke' boosts social distancing
March 25, 2020, 6:43 pm
MANILA—The Pasig City government has installed five roving stores or 'mobile palengkes' which will stroll in all of its barangays so residents do not have to go to the markets to buy produce amid the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Tuesday said… Read More
PLDT offers free communications tools to enterprise customers
March 25, 2020, 6:42 pm
MANILA – Telecommunications giant PLDT offers free trial access to multiple business-grade digital communications tools to select customers amid the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In a statement on Wednesday, PLDT said the tools… Read More
4Ps beneficiaries observe safety protocols during payouts
March 25, 2020, 6:40 pm
MANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are also doing their part in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease by observing safety protocols such as social distancing as they withdraw their cash… Read More
Kalinga students told to stay put amid community quarantine
March 25, 2020, 6:36 pm
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The provincial Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for emerging and re-emerging diseases has advised their students who are in different places to just stay at home and tell the officials of their location for aid to come. Those studying at the Kalinga State University here who… Read More
Baguio taps cops in contact tracing for Covid-19
March 25, 2020, 6:34 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong ordered on Wednesday the police to help the City Epidemiology Surveillance Unity (CESU) of the Health Services Office (HSO) to boost the city’s contact tracing system to help arrest the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Magalong has authorized… Read More
OFWs affected by Covid-19 to get $200 cash aid
March 25, 2020, 6:20 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Wednesday that cash assistance amounting to USD200 (over PHP10,000) will be provided to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) whose work were affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Labor Secretary Silvestre… Read More
Covid-19 cases in PH now 636; death toll climbs to 38
March 25, 2020, 6:18 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 84 new confirmed positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 636. In its 4 p.m. medical bulletin, the DOH also reported six new recoveries, bringing the total number of… Read More
Raps await 'fake news' peddlers on Covid-19: PNP
March 25, 2020, 6:11 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged netizens to be wary of posting and sharing information in their respective social media accounts amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) threat in the country in order to avoid being charged for violation of cybercrime laws. "Muli ang… Read More
Solon proposes Rizal Memorial Complex as PUI facility
March 25, 2020, 6:06 pm
MANILA – Senator Nancy Binay on Wednesday asked health and local officials to explore the possibility of converting sports facilities into quarantine centers for persons under investigation (PUIs) for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). "While waiting for test results, and as long as strict… Read More
Kapampangans mourn death of prov'l health chief due to Covid-19
March 25, 2020, 6:03 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Residents of this province are mourning the passing of their provincial health chief, one of the pioneers in the Doctor to the Barrios program, who succumbed due to new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) at the Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital (JBLMRH). Dr.… Read More
Labor group lauds new law giving PRRD special powers vs. Covid-19
March 25, 2020, 5:34 pm
MANILA – The labor group Federation of Free Workers (FFW) on Wednesday welcomed the new law which gives special powers to President Rodrigo Duterte to help mitigate and prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the country. “In times like the Covid-19 pandemic, FFW is of the… Read More
Caraga State U chemists produce disinfectant to fight Covid-19
March 25, 2020, 5:21 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Chemists and chemical engineers from the Caraga State University and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have joined hands with the city government to produce at least four tons of disinfectants that will be used to clean public places here.City Information Officer May… Read More
MICP employee tests positive for Covid-19: Customs
March 25, 2020, 5:09 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday said one of its employees at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a statement, the BOC said it started tracing those who had contact with the patient. “Those identified that… Read More
Solon lauds anti-fake news provision in special powers law
March 25, 2020, 5:03 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Wednesday lauded the anti-fake news provision in the recently-signed law granting President Rodrigo Duterte special powers to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera cited Section 6 (f) of… Read More
Rent freeze sought to ease financial burden of tenants
March 25, 2020, 4:52 pm
MANILA – Residential tenants struggling financially amid the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and other parts of the country can soon find relief with the signing of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, Senator Grace Poe said Wednesday. "Many renters live paycheck to paycheck, but during… Read More
Guimaras sets up quarantine sites for PUMs
March 25, 2020, 4:49 pm
ILOILO CITY – The province of Guimaras has identified quarantine areas in each of its five municipalities in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a phone interview Wednesday, Guimaras Governor Samuel Gumarin said the quarantine areas will hold persons under… Read More
Hike in number of Covid-19 cases could be 'artificial'
March 25, 2020, 4:40 pm
MANILA — The increase in the number of persons who have coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) could be an "artificial rise" of cases, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday. "Nagkaroon tayo ng pagsasaayos ng proseso sa ating mga laboratoryo, na-extend po ang capacity ng… Read More
DOH eyes more community quarantine facilities
March 25, 2020, 4:30 pm
MANILA – The government is looking to establishing more community quarantine facilities for patients infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday. During the Laging Handa public briefing, DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario… Read More
