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(Eagle News) – The number of police personnel infected with COVID-19 has climbed to 112, as the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported three new cases on Tuesday, May 5. “In a updated monitoring report, the PNP Health Service said among the 112 PNP confirmed COVID-19 cases, 17 have since recovered, three earlier succumbed while 92 active cases are undergoing supportive healthcare”, the PNP said in a statement. The three new confirmed cases are composed of […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has instituted measures in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as the country prepares for the “new normal” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines include the policy of wearing face masks for passengers when entering the airport facility and for airport workers, for whom the MIAA purchased 2,675 boxes of surgical face masks, and initiated the purchase of 4500 washable masks. According to MIAA, the mandatory body temperature check already […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Health reminded employees to be mindful of physical distancing and other health protocols when they return to work, to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Sa napipintong pag-angat ng lockdown sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Metro Manila at pagbabalik trabaho ng karamihan, mahalaga ang kooperasyon ng bawat isa sa pagsunod sa mga health protocol upang maiwasan natin ang isa pang outbreak at mabalewala ang ating mga pinaghirapan nitong mga […]
(Eagle News) – Broadcast network ABS-CBN is free to exhaust all legal remedies available, in view of the cease-and-desist order issued against it by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) due to the expiration of its franchise, Malacanang said on Tuesday, May 5. “The Palace notes that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued a Cease and Desist Order against ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation for lack of a valid legislative franchise. ABS-CBN is free to exhaust all […]
(Eagle News) – The number of health care workers infected with COVID-19 is now 1,819, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Tuesday, May 5. In a virtual presser, DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that this includes 685 nurses, 590 doctors, 107 nursing assistants, 70 medical technologists, 34 radiologic technologists, 21 midwives, 20 respiratory therapists, 15 pharmacists, and 277 other healthcare workers. “Nitong mga nakaraang araw ay paunti na nang paunti ang nakikita natin […]
(Eagle News)–The National Telecommunications Commission has issued a cease and desist order against ABSCBN Corp. In ordering the media giant to stop operating its radio and TV stations nationwide, the NTC noted RA 7966, its congressional franchise, had expired on May 4. ABSCBN Corp. was also ordered to show cause in ten days why the frequencies specified by the NTC should not be recalled absent the congressional franchise. “Failure to respond within the period herein […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has climbed to 9684, after the Department of Health reported 199 new cases on Tuesday, May 5. Of the new cases, the DOH said 87 percent or 173 were from Metro Manila, 0.5 percent or one was from Region 7, and 12.5 percent or 25 cases were from other areas. The DOH said 93 new recoveries have been reported, bringing the total to 1408. […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police Chief Archie Gamboa has ordered a case buildup against officials involved in irregularities in the distribution of cash aid. PNP spokesperson Bernard Banac said Gamboa gave the order to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in particular. “CIDG probers will closely examine disbursement records, receipts, and other paper trail evidence, as well as sworn statements of fund recipients to uncover alleged irregularities,” Banac said. Banac said the CIDG would work closely […]
(Eagle News) — More than 4000 Filipino seafarers are expected to disembark from vessels quarantined off a Manila port by May 17, the Bureau of Immigration said on Tuesday, May 5. According to Commissioner Jaime Morente, the 4559 seafarers were working in 14 cruise ships coming from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and Japan. The BI said that it expects eight other cruise ships and three maritime vessels to arrive within the week. He said the 14 […]
(Eagle News) –The Department of Transportation is mulling a “Hatid-Estudyante” program to bring home students who have been stranded in campuses, dormitories and apartments following the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine. In a statement, the DOTr said the program will be proposed to the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Tugade has assigned Philippine Ports Authority General Manager Jay Santiago, Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Manuel Antonio Tamayo, and Assistant […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Education on Tuesday, May 5, said the next school year’s opening will be on Aug. 24. Education Secretary Leonor Briones said in a Laging Handa briefing that August was the chosen month following discussions with the executive committee, management committee, and widespread consultations with stakeholders. She said this has been reported to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. “Tamang tama naman ito dahil sang-ayon ito sa […]
(Eagle News)–Inflation further cooled to 2.2 percent in April, bringing the year-to-date inflation for this year to only 2.6 percent. The Philippine Statistics Authority said the 2.2 percent last month was slower than the 2.5 percent annual increase in March 2020. Contributing to the downtrend in the headline inflation in April was the further decrease in the annual rate of transport index at 6.1 percent, the PSA said. The PSA said this was the lowest […]
