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No COVID-19 death among health care workers since May 10, says DOH

May 27, 2020
DOH says COVID-19 patients who’ve already started on hydroxychloroquine to finish treatment

May 26, 2020
More than 11,800 quarantined OFWs have so far returned home, says Palace

May 26, 2020
COVID-19 cases in PHL rise to 14,669 with 350 new cases; recoveries climb to 3,412

May 26, 2020
Palace: No face-to-face classes until COVID-19 vaccine locally available

May 26, 2020

National

President Duterte meets with Army, Air Force officers; thanks them for their service

May 27, 2020

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, May 26, met with Philippine Army and Philippine Air Force officers at the Malacañang Golf Clubhouse. In his short speech, the President congratulated the officers for their service. “You do it out of passion, for the love of country, because we are all Filipinos and we know where to place ourselves when the time comes..kayo mga sundalo, piloto. Ako naman, by stroke of luck, I became President,” the President […]

Wilkins Villanueva is new PDEA chief; Aaron Aquino “relieved,” to assume another post, PDEA official says

May 27, 2020

(Eagle News)–Wilkins Villanueva is the new director-general of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. PDEA spokesperson Derrick Carreon said this was after Aaron Aquino was “relieved” to assume another post “but we are not at liberty to disclose further details.” Aquino served as PDEA chief for almost two years. Villanueva’s appointment paper was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte and was dated May 22. In a statement,Villanueva, who was head of PDEA Northern Mindanao prior to his […]

No COVID-19 death among health care workers since May 10, says DOH

May 27, 2020

Presently, most health care workers with COVID only have “mild cases” (Eagle News) – No health care worker has died due to COVID-19 since May 10, as more recoveries are reported among those infected with the virus. This was the very good news reported by the Department of Health. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that no new COVID-19 death was reported among the ranks of health care frontliners in the fight against […]

DOH says COVID-19 patients who’ve already started on hydroxychloroquine to finish treatment

May 26, 2020

But no more new patients to be given the drug (Eagle News) – The Department of Health said that it will not accept new patients for hydroxychloroquine following the decision of the World Health Organization (WHO) to discontinue its use for its Solidarity Trial. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that while the Executive Group of the WHO Solidarity trial in the country has decided not to accept new patients, those COVID-19 patients who […]

Presidential adviser Ramon Jacinto is new ICT department undersecretary

May 26, 2020

(Eagle News) — The Department of Information and Communications Technology has a new undersecretary. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, May 26, confirmed presidential adviser Ramon “RJ” Jacinto has been appointed to the post. He made the confirmation days after President Rodrigo Duterte accepted Eliseo Rio Jr.’s resignation as undersecretary of the department. Rio in February said he had offered to resign because he was being “sidelined and kept out of the loop for several […]

Metro

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, May 27

May 27, 2020

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Wednesday, May 27: Earlier, Cebu Pacific said the cancellation of its flights was extended until May 31. It said this was in view of the modified enhanced community quarantine imposed in Metro Manila. MIAA has said all flight operations are concentrated at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in a bid to reduce the […]

QC gov’t places 2 “densely populated areas” under special concern lockdown

May 26, 2020
MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, May 26

May 26, 2020

Agila Pilipinas

Portions of Mindanao under thunderstorm advisory

May 27, 2020

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said in its 1:10 a.m. advisory that moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers are expected over portions of Davao Oriental (Cateel, Baganga, Caraga), Davao del Norte (Panabo), Davao City, Davao del Sur (Santa Cruz), and North Cotabato (Makilala ). PAGASA said the conditions are expected within one to two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures […]

AFP names next Wescom chief

May 26, 2020
Gov’t orders probe of Maguindanao blast that left two children dead, others hurt

May 26, 2020

International

Dutch mink workers may be first known humans infected by animals: WHO

May 26, 2020

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization said Tuesday that Dutch workers apparently infected with the coronavirus by minks could be the first known cases of animal-to-human transmission. The WHO told AFP that it was in close contact with Dutch researchers investigating three cases where the virus appears to have been passed to humans from minks. “This would be the first known cases of animal-to-human transmission,” the UN health agency told AFP in an […]

UN says both Koreas broke armistice in DMZ shooting

May 26, 2020

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — An exchange of gunfire between North and South Korean forces in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the peninsula was a violation of the armistice agreement, the United Nations Command (UNC) said Tuesday. The two sides remain technically at war, since fighting in the Korean War ended with an armistice in 1953 that was never replaced with a peace treaty. North Korean gunfire hit a Southern guard post on May 3, prompting […]

UK govt minister quits in protest over Cummings lockdown trip

May 26, 2020

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government was hit by its first resignation Tuesday over the controversy surrounding top aide Dominic Cummings’ cross-country trip during the coronavirus lockdown when Douglas Ross, a minister for Scotland, quit in protest. Undermining attempts by ministers to try and move on from the crisis which has dominated British politics for four days, Ross said he could not justify Cummings remaining in post to his constituents. […]

Saudi Arabia to end virus curfew from June 21

May 26, 2020

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Saudi Arabia will end its nationwide coronavirus curfew from June 21, except in the holy city of Mecca, the interior ministry said Tuesday, after more than two months of stringent curbs. Prayers will also be allowed to resume in all mosques outside Mecca from May 31, the ministry said in a series of measures announced on the official Saudi Press Agency. The kingdom, which has reported the highest number of […]

Technology

Weather iffy for SpaceX astronaut launch

May 26, 2020

WASHINGTON D.C., United States (AFP) — Aside from a threat of bad weather, NASA and SpaceX confirmed Monday that everything is all-systems-go for their upcoming rocket launch with two American astronauts. Scheduled for Wednesday, the launch to the International Space Station will be the first US crewed space launch in nine years. “NASA and @SpaceX officials have given the ‘go’ for the launch on a mission that will return human spaceflight to the US,” NASA […]

Robot dog on virus park patrol in Singapore

May 21, 2020
Japan newborn gets liver stem cells in world first

May 21, 2020

Sports

NBA great Ewing out of hospital

May 26, 2020

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — NBA great Patrick Ewing has left hospital and is recovering at home after being diagnosed with COVID-19, his son said on Monday. The 57-year-old Hall-of-Famer was hospitalized last week after announcing he had tested positive for the coronavirus. However the former New York Knicks star and current Georgetown University coach is now on the mend at home, his son Patrick Ewing Jr. said on Twitter. “I want to thank […]

NBA to issue guidelines around June 1 on recalling players – report

May 21, 2020
Jordan: ‘Maddening’ Bulls dynasty couldn’t seek ’99 crown

May 19, 2020

Business

Singapore warns of worst economic contraction since independence

May 26, 2020

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Singapore’s embattled economy could shrink by as much as seven percent this year, which would be the worst reading since independence, with the government saying Tuesday the coronavirus pandemic had throttled the key export sector. The city-state is seen as a bellwether of the global economy and the historic contraction highlights the extreme pain being wrought on countries by the killer disease. The warning also came hours before Singapore’s deputy prime […]

US layoffs surpass 38.6 million as lawmakers debate stimulus

May 22, 2020

by Chris Stein Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Job losses in the United States are slowing but totaled an unheard-of 38.6 million since the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns began, while officials debate what additional steps will be needed to rescue the beleaguered economy. Another 2.43 million Americans were put out of work last week, fewer than the previous week but still among the highest figures on record, according to the latest Labor […]

DOF reports dive in tax, customs collections for this year amid COVID crisis

May 22, 2020

P706.85-B collected from Jan-April much lower compared to P900.33-B collected for same period last year (Eagle News) — The Department of Finance reported a dive in tax and customs collections for this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported a huge drop in collections from January to April this year, as these reached only P706.85 billion. This is P28.17 billion short of […]

Entertainment

David Pomeranz to give special performance at EBC’s “Enjoy Music Beyond the Crisis” online concert on May 17

May 16, 2020

(Eagle News) – Noted American singer-composer David Pomeranz will be singing on Sunday’s (May 17) episode of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s online concert series that will benefit COVID-19 health workers and other frontliners. Pomeranz, known for numerous international hit songs as “Born For You,” “The Old Songs” and “Got To Believe in Magic,” has recordings and songwriting projects that have earned him 22 platinum and 18 gold albums. Watch his special performance on Sunday, May […]

E25 Records launches inspirational songs, messages of hope to frontliners

May 14, 2020

‘Nasa Harapan’ and ‘Break the Chain’ to be aired at the #EnjoymusicBeyondtheCrisis online concert for a cause By Caesar Vallejos, OPEN FOR BUSINESS Music matters. Its powerful influence has been used to impact social change and other movements that echo world unity, environmental protection, and even mental health. As research shows, music also heals. Addressing the need for people to listen to music that will help them de-stress in the global pandemic, E25 Records, the […]

Tagisan Ng Galing (TNG): a ‘quarantalent’ show like no other

May 8, 2020

NET25’s biggest talent search competition premieres on May 9 and 10, 2020, Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon and 9 PM By Caesar Vallejos, OPEN FOR BUSINESS Quarantines during COVID-19 have shown the best and the worst times of people’s lives. Both funny and sad stories from the rich and the poor circulate the world how coronavirus is changing how they work, relate with each other, and entertain themselves. The crisis brings simple joys yet […]

EBC KIDS

Kids in Malaysia talk about COVID-19 and why they cannot go out

April 20, 2020

(Eagle News) — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, children already know some basic information about the virus that has so far infected more than 2.3 million people around the world. In this video report by Hui Mei See, EBC correspondent in Kuala Lumpur, children interviewed in Malaysia, including kids of Filipinos working there, already know why they cannot go out and why their schools are closed. They already know the importance of proper hand washing […]

Fun play activities at home for kids and the whole family

April 19, 2020

By Sally Lopez NET25 Kids Supervising Producer Do you feel bored? Are your eyes always tired because of watching too much videos? Are you already having a headache because of too much video games? Well, why not, have some physical play instead? Did you know that physical play has a lot of benefits for everyone? Physical play can help us in many ways. It helps us have a healthy body because it helps us […]

Stress-free quarantine tips for parents

April 9, 2020

(Eagle News) – Feeling bored while under quarantine? Is the news about mounting coronavirus cases worldwide stressing you out that you need a break? Well, there’s a ton of things to do while at home, and parents need not fret. NET25 Kids enumerated some of the things that parents can do while following the stay-at-home order imposed by various cities and towns. From checking your house for things to improve or repair, folding your […]

Watch: Filipino kids in Spain show their appreciation for COVID-19 frontliners

April 8, 2020

These Filipino kids from Spain send their warm greetings and heartfelt thanks to all COVID-19 frontliners. Spain is one of the countries with more than a hundred thousand confirmed coronavirus infections. As of the latest tally from the Johns Hopkins University as of Wednesday, April 8, Spain already has almost 142,00 cases (141,942), with more than 14,000 recorded COVID-19 related deaths, and more than 43,000 recoveries. It is only second to the US with […]

Headlines

Dutch mink workers may be first known humans infected by animals: WHO

UN says both Koreas broke armistice in DMZ shooting

Anti-viral drug effective against coronavirus, study finds

WHO suspends trials of hydroxychloroquine as virus treatment

COVID-19 EBC Special Coverage

PNP to initiate consultative dialogues with religious groups on health protocols

COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos breach 2,600 mark; 34 new deaths reported from Middle East

UN launches global campaign against COVID-19 misinformation

COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos now at 2,504

DILG issues guidelines for LGUs, gov’t agencies on management of returning overseas Filipinos, locally stranded individuals

COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos at 2,455; total recoveries 3 times more than fatalities, says DFA

US military provides P10M worth of PPEs, medical supplies to frontliners in PH provinces

Gov’t to patrol malls to check compliance with social distancing guidelines

Stranded Filipinos from Myanmar and Bahrain repatriated to the Philippines, DFA reports

COVID-19 Task Force chief implementer Galvez: 42,000 OFWs expected to return to PHL by June, may overwhelm hotels

COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos now at 2,431; still more recoveries than fatalities, says DFA

COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos now at 2,405; no new cases reported in the Asia-Pacific region for 2 consecutive days

More than 800 stranded Indian nationals in the Philippines repatriated — Indian embassy

Number of health workers infected by COVID-19 now at 2,245

No major incidents reported on 1st day of quarantine transition, says PNP

17 more PNP personnel test positive for COVID-19, total cases climb to 231

DFA reports 4th day of more recoveries than confirmed cases among overseas Filipinos; total recoveries breach 800 mark

QC government issues guidelines on modified ECQ

35 new COVID-19 cases recorded among police personnel

DFA notes 2nd straight day that no fatalities had been recorded among OFWs with COVID cases abroad

News in Photos

News in photos: Aftermath of Ambo’s fury in Eastern Samar

Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) in Hawaii conducts contact-free Aid to Humanity during COVID-19 crisis

In photos: MRT-3 puts markers on train seats, floors in preparation for “new normal”

Filipino ingenuity: Who can beat this face shield?

Powerful quake damages buildings in Croatia capital amid coronavirus scare

In photos: President Duterte undergoes COVID-19 test, along with Sen. Bong Go

Senator Dela Rosa posts photo of PNP chief Gamboa in hospital to show that he’s okay

Indian ambassador to the PHL makes a courtesy call on Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive Minister

30 Filipinos from Wuhan City arrive in Clark, brought to New Clark City for 14-day quarantine — DFA

In photos: Scenes of locust infestation threatening East Africa; UN warns numbers could double 500 times by June

Weather

Portions of Mindanao under thunderstorm advisory

Parts of Mindanao under thunderstorm advisory

Frontal system affects Extreme Northern Luzon

Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers expected over Batanes, Babuyan Islands due to frontal system

Frontal system affects extreme N. Luzon

Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers expected over Batanes, other areas

Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of M. Manila, other areas

Frontal system affecting extreme N. Luzon

INC Worldwide Aid to Humanity

INC holds 3rd phase of relief distribution for Taal volcano eruption victims

In photos: Reaching out to help more victims of Taal eruption, INC continues relief distribution, medical mission

INC holds series of Lingap sa Mamamayan for Batangas and Cavite residents affected by Taal volcano eruption

Thousands, including OFWs, attend relaunch of INC’s “My Countrymen, My Brethren” in Japan

INC Aid to Humanity for OFWs held in Japan

Iglesia Ni Cristo in Taiwan holds “Lingap for OFWs”

In photos: Iglesia Ni Cristo starts “Lingap sa Mamamayan” to help those affected by Mindanao quakes

INC holds “Aid to Humanity” events in various provinces

INC gives free medical and dental services during Lingap sa Mamamayan at the PHL Arena

In photos: INC Lingap sa Mamamayan at the PHL Arena as part of the Oct. 31 Worldwide Aid to Humanity

Featured Photos: International

EBC photography: A view of the Rhine River this spring amid the pandemic

In photos: The vicarage where Dr. Jose Rizal wrote the last chapters of Noli Me Tangere

In photos: Scenes at the EBC PopCon 2019

#EBCphotography: Melbourne bursts in color as spring begins

#EBCphotojournalism: Philippines sends garbage back to Canada

#EBCphotojournalism: El Ateneo Grand Splendid named the world’s most beautiful bookstore

Look: Tierpark Berlin shows photo of unnamed female 11-week-old icebear cub during first veterinary examination

2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show crowns King

#EBCphotography: Amazing views at a beach in Donsol, Sorsogon

#EBCphotojournalism: Fire destroys historic Enoch Sales House in Calgary

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