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(Eagle News) — A solon is pushing for a shift to voter registration through online means, following the suspension of voter registration activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In pushing for Senate Bill No. 1516, Senator Joel Villanueva said “we must adjust to the times that we have.” “Not only does it make it more convenient for people to register, it will also help improve the data-keeping efforts of the commission,” Villanueva said. According to Villanueva, […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard on Monday, June 1, revealed the names of possible successors to Coast Guard chief Admiral Joel Garcia, who retired from his post. In a statement, the PCG said it has recommended three senior flag officers, Vice Admiral Leopoldo V. Laroya, Vice Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr, and Rear Admiral Jose William U. Isaga, to Transportation Secretary Art Tugade for the post of 29th PCH commandant. The PCG said […]
(Eagle News)–The Integrated Bar of the Philippines has called on the Supreme Court to make online trial court hearings the “general rule” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, IBP president Domingo Egon Cayosa noted that “beyond helping contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and keeping litigants and workers in the justice sector safe, the wise use of IT promotes efficiency, accessibility, integrity, transparency, accountability and speed in the resolution of cases.” He added […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police on Monday, June 1, said it no longer had severe COVID-19 cases among its infected personnel. PNP Chief Archie Gamboa said all active 247 cases are either under home quarantine (18) or are in quarantine facilities (129) for mild to moderate cases as of Sunday, 6 a.m. “As of yesterday, we have posted a recovery rate of 51.9% of the total 315 confirmed cases among PNP personnel, 163 of whom […]
(Eagle News)–Students can start enrolling in public schools in the country today albeit remotely, as the Department of Education looks to minimize physical contact amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to DepEd Order No. 008, there would be absolutely no face-to-face interaction for the first two weeks, with advisers contacting parents of continuing students to facilitate enrollment instead. New students may contact public schools through their digital platforms to enroll. After the two weeks, face-to-face interactions […]
(Eagle News)–The Civil Aeronautics Board has ordered airlines to cancel their domestic flights scheduled for June 1. In an advisory, CAB executive director Carmelo Arcilla also ordered the airlines to stop their sale of tickets for flights on that date. He said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has yet to, after all, approve the routes for domestic air services proposed by airlines for the first week of June. “Trusting […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police has postponed the resumption of its recruitment process. In an advisory, the PNP’s Recruitment and Selection Service said the postponement was in view of three things: The clearance of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases for the passage of applicants from one border to the other is still pending The difficulty of completion of documentary requirements of applicants/recruits; The policy amendments and health concerns of […]
COVID-19 is an “invisible enemy,” Palace reminds (Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, May 31, urged the public’s cooperation as Metro Manila and other areas prepare to shift to a general community quarantine. “Let us take care of each other by wearing face masks/face shields, maintaining physical/social distancing, staying at home if/when need be and avoiding crowded places, and the like,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. According to Roque, COVID-19, after all, “is an invisible enemy […]
(Eagle News) – Recruitment and training programs will resume under the “new normal” starting Monday, June 1, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Saturday, May 30. In a statement, PNP Chief Archie Gamboa announced that the PNP’s Recruitment and Selection Service (RSS) “will resume processing of applications for recruitment to fill existing vacancies for recruitment, lateral entry, and cadetship program”. Under a memorandum issued by the PNP’s National Headquarters, a new set of guidelines […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported no new confirmed COVID-19 cases involving overseas Filipinos, with the total number of confirmed cases remaining at 2,845 as of Saturday, May 30. “Today’s reports from our Foreign Service Posts reflect no new fatalities due to COVID-19 among Filipinos abroad,” the DFA said in a statement. Likewise, “the daily rate of confirmed cases remains at 24 while the daily rate of recoveries increased to 28 […]
(Eagle News) – A total of 31,352 overseas Filipinos affected by COVID-19 have been repatriated to the Philippines since February, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Saturday, May 30. In a statement, the DFA said that of those repatriated, 65.8 percent (20,633 OFs) are sea-based and 34.2 percent (10,719 OFs) are land-based. The most recent repatriates arrived from the UAE on Friday, May 29. “OFs who wish to be repatriated are requested to […]
(Eagle News) – Business establishments caught violating the “no mask, no entry” policy during the general community quarantine (GCQ) will face closure, the Manila City government announced on Saturday, May 30. “Ordinance No. 8627, which mandates citizens to wear face masks in public, is still in effect”, Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso said in a statement. Under the ordinance, the face masks “must sufficiently cover one’s nose and mouth and must be worn at all times.” […]
