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ICT department to public: Beware of SIM swap offers for supposed network connection upgrade

(Eagle News)–Be vigilant both offline and offline. The Department of Information and Communications Technology issued this reminder to the public following recent reports of “misrepresentation of telecommunications and banking companies.” In a statement, the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau urged the public not to give out their sim cards to anyone “or fall for SIM swap offers that claim to upgrade your network connection.” These reportedly provide cybercriminals with the opportunity to take over personal accounts, such […]

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PHL Army launches Comprehensive Mental Health program for its personnel

Mental Health Resiliency Center opened (Eagle News)–The Philippine Army has opened its Mental Health Resiliency Center to help guide its personnel with mental disorders. The launch of the center on the Army General Hospital ground floor outpatient wing on Friday, June 19, coincides with the launch of the Army’s Comprehensive Mental Health Program, the organization said in a statement. Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Gilbert I. Gapay led the opening of the program dubbed as […]

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Muntinlupa gov’t places community in Barangay Sucat under “extreme localized community quarantine”

(Eagle News)–The Muntinlupa City government has placed one of its communities under an extreme localized community quarantine. Mayor Jimmy Fresnedi said the ECQL in Zone 3 Interior, Sitio Pagkakaisa in Barangay Sucat, which started on Thursday, June 18, will end on June 26, at 11:59 p.m. He said the decision to place the community under the ELCQ was upon the recommendation of the City Health Office, which noted a high number of confirmed COVID19 cases […]

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JBC opens application for overall deputy Ombudsman, other posts

(Eagle News)–The Judicial and Bar Council has opened applications for the posts of overall deputy Ombudsman and other posts. Applicants may submit their applications for the post left vacated by Melchor Carandang from June 20 to Aug. 4. Carandang was dismissed in 2018 for allegedly leaking the bank account statements of President Rodrigo Duterte and his family. His term was supposed to end on Oct. 14, but his dismissal became final in 2019. Those who […]

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Palace hails country’s frontliners as “modern-day heroes”

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Friday, June 19, hailed the country’s frontliners in the fight against COVID-19, calling them “modern-day heroes.” In a statement issued on the 159th birth anniversary of  national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the country’s “courageous frontliners  rise up to the challenge and serve as beacons of hope to a people weary and fearful of the present global health scare.” He said the country was “proud” of them. […]

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Several Manila MeTC offices on lockdown starting today, June 19

(Eagle News)–Several offices of the Manila Metropolitan Trial Court will be on lockdown starting today, June 19. A memorandum issued by Manila MeTC executive Judge Carissa Anne Manook-Frondozo said branches 29, 30, 13 and 5 located at the Manila City Hall; the Office of the Clerk of Court; and branches 1,2,3,4,6,8, 10, 15, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27 and 28 at the Parkview Plaza Building shall be closed until June 29. The decision to […]

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RTC judges, court personnel stationed at Manila City Hall to undergo quarantine until June 30

(Eagle News)–All regional trial court judges and court personnel stationed in the City Hall of Manila will undergo self-quarantine until June 30. Executive Judge Virgilio Macaraig said the  quarantine–which started on Thursday, June 18–was made a requirement after two court employees had contact with their close relatives who tested positive for COVID-19. The executive judge said the decision was made upon consultation with Office of the Court Administrator chief Jose Midas Marquez and Assistant Court […]

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15 MRT-3 maintenance provider employees test positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Fifteen personnel of the Metro Rail Transit-3 maintenance provider have tested positive for COVID-19. The MRT-3 said based on provider  Sumitomo-MHI-TESPI’s report, of the 15, one was found positive for the virus three days after undergoing a Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction test on June 11. The depot personnel’s last day to report at the depot was on  June 8. The MRT-3 said on June 14, 32 depot personnel were identified as having  made […]

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CAAP: Commercial flight ops not allowed in 23 airports so far

(Eagle News)–Commercial flight operations have not resumed in 23 airports in the country as of June 18, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said. According to CAAP,  of the 23, Dumaguete airport, Camiguin airport, Sanga Sanga airport, Bohol-Panglao airport, Marinduque airport, Bacolod Silay airport, Iloilo International Airport, Butuan airport, Kalibo international airport, Roxas airport, Caticlan airport, Maasin airport, Hilongos airport, Guian airport, Laoag international airport, Tuguegarao airport and Calbayog airport  are still not operational. […]

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Roque denies pushing for Leachon’s removal as national task force vs COVID-19 consultant

(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday, June 18, denied he had pushed for the removal of Dr. Tony Leachon as consultant to the National Task Force Against COVID-19. According to Roque, it was President Rodrigo Duterte himself who noticed Leachon’s comments critical of the country’s COVID-19 efforts, and  “noted that you (Leachon) should not be doing what you’re doing.” He said the President, however, “did not say that he should resign kasi lahat namin […]

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DOJ: COVID-19 cases in BuCor-managed facilities at 301, with Bilibid accounting for most

(Eagle News)–The  number of COVID-19 cases in Bureau of Corrections-managed jail facilities has reached 301, with no new cases so far reported. Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete said the figure was as of June 15, based on reports from BuCor. The New Bilibid Prison accounts for the most number of confirmed cases, with 141 persons deprived of liberty infected and 38 BuCor staff. Perete said in the Correctional Institute for Women,  82 PDLs and seven  personnel […]

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Galvez: Leachon “jeopardized” NTF, IATF communication efforts, “remained deaf to collegial advice”

(Eagle News)–Dr. Tony Leachon was let go as consultant of  the National Task Force on COVID-19 because of his “preemptive releases of some information prior to official announcement…that jeopardized the communication efforts of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases and the NTF.” NTF action plan chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. added Leachon’s actions “caused unwarranted misunderstanding between two entities that should be working together,” noting that the doctor was “cautioned […]

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