Anti-CoVID-19 Pandemic
Gov’t virtual portal for Covid-19 safe from hackers: PCOO
March 22, 2020, 3:13 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on Sunday guaranteed that the government’s virtual portal that serves as one-stop source for the latest information about coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is protected from potential hackers. Princess Pebbles Duque, director… Read More
NCIP vows ‘swift’ justice for IPs murdered by NPA amid truce
March 22, 2020, 3:10 pm
MANILA – The National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) urged the law enforcers to immediately bring justice to two indigenous people (IP) members, including a tribal chieftain, who were murdered by the New People’s Army (NPA) despite the unilateral ceasefire declared by President Rodrigo… Read More
Asiana suspends PH-Korea flights starting March 22
March 22, 2020, 2:54 pm
MANILA — With the continuing slowdown in travel demand due to rising concerns on coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Asiana Airlines has announced the suspension of a number of flights between the Philippines and South Korea, from March 22 until April 26. In an advisory, the carrier announced… Read More
Another Bulacan Covid-19 patient dies
March 22, 2020, 2:32 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan — Another patient who has been tested positive for the new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in this province has died, bringing the total number of death to two. The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Bulacan said in an advisory Saturday night that the patient was a male… Read More
Bataan has 2nd confirmed coronavirus case
March 22, 2020, 2:26 pm
BALANGA CITY, Bataan—The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Saturday the second patient in this province with confirmed new coronavirus disease (Covid–19). Provincial health officer, Dr. Rosanna Buccahan, who is also vice chair of the Bataan Inter-agency Task Force on Covid-19, said the… Read More
Singapore to donate 3K Covid-19 test kits
March 22, 2020, 2:17 pm
MANILA — Singapore will donate 3,000 testing kits for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and one polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Sunday. Locsin made the announcement through his Twitter account. On Saturday, Chinese Ambassador Huang… Read More
Covid-19 cases climb to 380; recoveries at 15
March 22, 2020, 1:36 pm
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported 73 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 380. "Meron po tayong natatala ngayon na (We have recorded) 15 people who have recovered from the disease and 25 deaths… Read More
Duque tests negative for Covid-19
March 22, 2020, 1:13 pm
MANILA — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has tested negative for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said Sunday. "Si Secretary po ay nasa maayos na kundisyon at siya po ay nagtatrabaho pa rin, kakakausap lang namin sa kanya kanina. Lumabas… Read More
Taguig residents to get vitamins, medicines amid Covid-19 crisis
March 22, 2020, 1:12 pm
MANILA – Taguig has started distributing vitamins and medicines amid the efforts of the city government to protect its residents from the deadly coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Taguig City Health Office head, Dr. Norena Osano said the city government will deliver the vitamins and medicines… Read More
5 Cebu City rice traders found violating price freeze order
March 22, 2020, 12:59 pm
CEBU CITY – The City Legal Office has sent notices to five traders here for violating the price freeze order in light of the state of general community quarantine in the city. Lawyer Rey Gealon, head of the legal office, said the traders were caught overcharging the price of the rice they are… Read More
Go appeals to ease GSIS members’ burden amid Covid-19 crisis
March 22, 2020, 12:24 pm
MANILA – Amid the coronavirus diseases 2019 (Covid-19) crisis, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go appealed to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to ease the burden of Filipinos, especially the institution’s members and pensioners. Go, the chair of the Senate Committee on… Read More
Zambo City readies food aid amid Covid-19 threat
March 21, 2020, 7:50 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The local government here has readied some 450 tons of rice to be distributed to families of daily wage earners and drivers displaced by the enhanced community quarantine against the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19).Land transportation and works in private and public office,… Read More
Palace prays for frontliners’ safety amid Covid-19 outbreak
March 21, 2020, 7:49 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Saturday prayed that all persons who are on the frontline to combat the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) will remain safe and healthy. In a press statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace appreciates the gallantry and dedication of those who… Read More
Surigao City gov't to observe 4-day work week
March 21, 2020, 7:48 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The city government of Surigao will begin its four-day workweek on Monday (March 23) in a move to protect government workers from the threat of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).Mayor Ernesto U. Matugas, Jr. who made the announcement on March 20, said the time of work of City Hall… Read More
PH tests 1K Covid-19 PUIs daily: DOH
March 21, 2020, 7:47 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is testing an average of 950 to 1,000 persons under investigation (PUIs) for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) a day, a health official said on Saturday. "Kapag ini-total po natin lahat ng nagagawa natin for one day, ang average po ay 950 to 1,000 tests per… Read More
Ample supply of goods assured amid quarantine
March 21, 2020, 7:44 pm
MANILA – Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said giant food manufacturers assured that there is an adequate supply of their products in the market during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. Lopez made the statement after the Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI) claimed that… Read More
Covid-19 cases in PH climb to 307
March 21, 2020, 6:59 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday reported 77 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing to 307 the total number in the Philippines. "Based on our latest test results, there are 77 additional positive cases today. The total number of Covid-19 cases as of 4 p.m.… Read More
Iloilo province confirms 1st Covid-19-positive patient
March 21, 2020, 6:48 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Western Visayas (Region 6) on Saturday confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Iloilo Province. The patient is a 65-year-old male from Guimbal town and is admitted to a hospital… Read More
Solon backs hazard pay for gov’t Covid-19 front-liners
March 21, 2020, 6:40 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence Go on Saturday backed the proposal to grant hazard pay to government personnel who are required to physically report for work during the implementation of enhanced community quarantine in Luzon due to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In a press… Read More
4 elderly patients recover from Covid-19: DOH
March 21, 2020, 6:17 pm
MANILA – Four of the five patients who recently recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) were senior citizens, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Saturday. "Today, DOH announces five new recoveries (four elderly, one of which is a severe case). This brings the total number of… Read More
