Anti-CoVID-19 Pandemic
LGUs told to ensure smooth cargo travel based on IATF rules
March 24, 2020, 5:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday asked local government units (LGU) to comply with the uniform rules on home quarantine crafted by the Joint Task Force Corona Virus (CV) Shield, especially in ensuring smooth travel of cargoes and other vehicles delivering food and other… Read More
Rapid disbursement of emergency subsidy for Covid-19 sought
March 24, 2020, 5:17 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Tuesday stressed the need to provide a rapid disbursement mechanism in the distribution of emergency subsidies under the proposed “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act” to battle the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). In an aide-memoire addressed to the House leadership, House… Read More
As Covid-19 cases rise, strictly observe physical distancing: WHO
March 24, 2020, 4:35 pm
MANILA -- An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has encouraged Filipinos to do their part in slowing down and limiting the spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) by strictly observing social and physical distancing measures. "The (Philippine) government is doing now… Read More
Palace assures lawful use of special powers to combat Covid-19
March 24, 2020, 4:26 pm
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte would not abuse the special powers granted to him by Congress to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, Malacañang assured the public on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo made the vow, as… Read More
Cayetano defends passage of special powers bill vs. Covid-19
March 24, 2020, 4:13 pm
MANILA – Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday defended the passage of a bill granting special powers to President Rodrigo Duterte to combat the coronavirus pandemic, as it would allow the provision of emergency subsidies worth PHP5,000 to PHP8,000 to around 18 million low-income households.… Read More
Albay imposes liquor ban amid quarantine
March 24, 2020, 4:12 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A liquor ban was enforced in Albay on Tuesday by the provincial Interagency Task Force (IATF), reinforcing the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) program in the province. Albay Gov. Al Francis Bichara issued on Monday Executive Order No. 11 providing… Read More
Palace welcomes CPP’s ceasefire amid fight vs. Covid-19
March 24, 2020, 3:55 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday welcomed the recommendation of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria Sison to observe its own unilateral ceasefire amid the global fight against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Sison’s… Read More
Antique has enough rice for 2 to 3 months
March 24, 2020, 3:29 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) has assured Antique residents of having enough rice supply for the next two to three months despite the enhanced community quarantine. OPA chief Nicolasito “Nick” Calawag said in an interview Tuesday that the… Read More
Iloilo’s 43 LGUs adopt single format quarantine pass
March 24, 2020, 3:24 pm
ILOILO CITY – The 42 towns and one component city of Iloilo province settled for a single format of quarantine pass to enable smooth mobility of workers and residents accessing basic needs during the enhanced community quarantine. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. convened the local chief… Read More
DOH eyes Covid-19 testing lab in Eastern Visayas
March 24, 2020, 2:50 pm
PALO, Leyte – The Department of Health (DOH) said a group of medical technologists in Eastern Visayas has offered their service to run the proposed regional coronavirus testing laboratory. In a press briefing on Monday, DOH Eastern Visayas assistant regional director Exuperia Sabalberino said… Read More
DIY masks not 100% protective vs. Covid-19: WHO
March 24, 2020, 2:35 pm
MANILA – Do-it-yourself facial masks are not 100-percent protective but can provide some degree of protection, an official of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday. "It is unfortunate but people have to adopt and use do-it-yourself masks. The WHO doesn't encourage this but this is a… Read More
Guv wants locally-milled rice, veggies for quarantine supply
March 24, 2020, 2:28 pm
COTABATO CITY – Instead of the usual packed noodles and canned goods, North Cotabato Governor Nancy Catamco has ordered the provincial social welfare office to consider procurement of locally-produced supply of farm products for constituents affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)… Read More
How a brave Covid-19 frontliner left a legacy of selfless service
March 24, 2020, 2:01 pm
MANILA – As the country intensifies its battle against the deadly coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), frontliners are sacrificing their time, efforts and lives amid the risks and exposure from the ones infected with the virus. One of them is Dr. Romeo Greg Macasaet, an anesthesiologist from… Read More
NoCot guv tests negative for Covid-19
March 24, 2020, 1:55 pm
COTABATO CITY – North Cotabato Governor Nancy Catamco has completed her 14-day self-quarantine Monday, during which she tested negative from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Catamco said she received the official information from the Department of Health, saying her laboratory test for… Read More
OPAV warns public on 'fake' Covid-19 test kits sold online
March 24, 2020, 1:53 pm
CEBU CITY – The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) on Monday warned the public about fake and unapproved coronavirus disease (Covid-19) testing kits being offered for sale through social media. Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino, head of OPAV, said his office has been… Read More
DOH-Bicol traces persons in contact with band singer
March 24, 2020, 1:41 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in Bicol on Monday began the contact tracing for persons who had close contact with Joey Bautista, the lead singer of the Mulatto band who recently died due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a phone interview, Dr. Ernie Vera, DOH-Bicol… Read More
Northern Samar town contact tracing 1st Covid-19 case
March 24, 2020, 1:22 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Catarman, Northern Samar is stepping up its contact tracing to find people who had close contact with the first person in the Eastern Visayas region infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). The Department of Health’s (DOH) announcement that… Read More
Maintain relationships during quarantine, psychologist says
March 24, 2020, 1:12 pm
ILOILO CITY – While observing preventive measures against the pandemic, people can still make connections and maintain relationships, Dr. Johnrev Guilaran, disaster clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the University of the Philippines Visayas on Monday said. He said people can… Read More
WHO: Covid-19 ‘largely’ transmitted by symptomatic people
March 24, 2020, 1:06 pm
MANILA -- The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is transmitted largely by symptomatic people, an official of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday. "The evidence that asymptomatic people are transmitting this disease is very weak. Almost 90 percent of the disease is transmitted… Read More
Close to 100 PUI-health workers of PGH negative of Covid-19
March 24, 2020, 11:53 am
[UPDATED] MANILA -- None of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) employees who were persons under investigation (PUIs) have been found positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), a hospital official reported. "Kami po’y masaya at ‘di kami masyado nagkakaroon ng persons under… Read More
