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(Eagle News) – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported eight new confirmed COVID-19 cases involving overseas Filipinos, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2,405 as of Monday, May 18. Two (5) new fatalities were recorded, bringing to 279 the total number of COVID-19 related deaths among overseas Filipinos. Two (2) new recoveries were also reported, with the total now at 828. “This is also the 2nd consecutive day where no new reports […]
(Eagle News) – The number of health care workers infected with COVID-19 has risen to 2,245, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday, May 15. The number includes 812 nurses, 660 physicians, 137 nursing assistants, 81 medical technologists, 42 radiologic technologists, and 260 non-medical staff. The number of recoveries among health care workers with COVID-19 has likewise climbed to 779, while the number of deaths remains at 35. Meanwhile, of 1,431 active cases, 398 […]
Denies meddling, threat allegations (Eagle News)–Solicitor General Jose Calida has declined to appear before the Senate hearing on ABSCBN’s franchise scheduled today, May 19, as he defended himself against allegations hurled against him. In declining the invitation, a statement from Calida’s office noted that the issues on the alleged violations of ABSCBN of its franchise, and the possible extension of the franchise, which were to be discussed in the Senate hearing, were sub judice, as […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases within the Philippine National Police has reached 250. The PNP said the figure was as of May 18, at 6 p.m. Of the number, four have died while 69 have recovered. The PNP also recorded 754 probable cases and 538 suspected cases. The PNP is tasked to guard checkpoints in the country, as all areas remain in a community quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Metro Manila, in […]
(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country climbed to 12718 on Monday, May 18, after the Department of Health reported 205 new cases. According to the DOH, of the new cases, 83 percent or 145 cases came from Metro Manila; 16 percent or 52 cases from other areas; and one percent of eight cases from Region VII. Recoveries rose to 2729 with 94 new ones. Deaths, on the other […]
(Eagle News) –Areas where some restrictions are now eased can revert to being enhanced community quarantine areas if social distancing rules are not implemented. “Kung wala pong full cooperation, siyempre po babalik sa ECQ dahil hindi naman pupuwedeng magpabaya ang estado sa obligasyon na protektahan ang kalusugan ng kanyang mamamayan,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a press briefing on Monday, May 18. Roque issued the statement following reports of social distancing rules not being […]
(Eagle News) –Outdoor exercises in Quezon City are allowed only on selected hours during the modified enhanced community quarantine. Based on guidelines released by the local government on Monday, May 18, walking, jogging and cycling, among others, are only allowed from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. All those who wish to exercise outside should also wear face masks and continue to observe social distancing. “No team sports or group exercises shall be allowed,” the guidelines […]
(Eagle News) — All public utility vehicles will be required to have a manifesto on hand for when they start to operate in general community quarantine areas. According to LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra III, the manifesto is to record all passengers’ details necessary in case contact tracing is needed. “Kailangang may manifesto ng pasahero kasama ‘yung mga pangalan, contact number on the part of the bus operator… Hindi lang sa bus ‘yan, kundi sa lahat […]
(Eagle News) –Over 100 more immigration officers tested negative for COVID-19, the Bureau of Immigration said. In a statement, Immigration chief Jaime Morente said the 125 who tested negative based on results of a rapid anti-body test done on Friday were assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. He said this was the second time the test was was done for immigration frontliners at NAIA. Last April 26, 206 immigration officers at NAIA tested negative […]
(Eagle News) — Twenty-three barangay officials are facing criminal complaints over irregularities in the distribution of cash aid under the Social Amelioration Program, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said. In a statement, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said apart from the 23 who have been charged for violation of Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and RA 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act, four more complaints […]
(Eagle News) — Police Major General Debold Sinas will remain as National Capital Region Police Office chief. Philippine National Police Chief Archie Gamboa said in a radio interview this was because of the “emergency situation.” “Kapag palitan mo siya we will never know, napakahirap palitan dahil ang dami niyang programa in relation sa COVID. Siya yung nag-establish noong mga naunang quarantine,” Gamboa said. He said Sinas also put a stop to illegal gambling when he […]
(Eagle News) — The Cavite government has temporarily closed malls in the province for what it said was a failure to ensure social distancing. “Sa labas Ng mall Bago magbukas; sa luob Ng mall habang operations; Wala po nakitang pinasusunod na patakaran ukol sa social distancing,” Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla said in a Facebook post. In issuing the directive through an executive order, Remulla noted the jump in COVID-19 cases in the province, from 239 […]
