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(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Monday. March 30. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 11:41 a.m., had its epicenter 54 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. It had a depth of focus of 49 kilometers. An instrumental Intensity I was felt in Malungon, Sarangani. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health on Monday, March 30, expressed its condolences to loved ones of the people on board a Lionair Inc. plane that crashed as it was on its way to Japan for a medical evacuation mission. According to the Manila International Airport Authority, the eight fatalities included one American, one Canadian, and six Filipinos, The DOH said Lionair, Inc. was a partner of the Department of Health in serving the […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will have a televised message to the public today, March 30. The televised message was tentatively scheduled at 4 p.m., Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. No other details were available. President Duterte has imposed an enhanced community quarantine in Luzon to contain COVID-19. The Philippines has so far recorded 1418 COVID-19 cases. Panelo had said the increase in the recorded number of cases was due to the increase in […]
(Eagle News)–At least 120,000 coronavirus disease 2019 locally developed test kits will be available starting Saturday, the Department of Science and Technology said on Monday, March 30. DOST said the Manila HealthTek Inc. will manufacture the test kits following the arrival of the first batch of reagents. Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said they will prioritize the production of 26,000 test kits for field implementation and distribution to certain hospitals that can do […]
(Eagle News)–The Las Piñas City government has confirmed 22 coronavirus disease 2019 cases. The city government on Monday, March 30, said of the 22 cases, one was from Almanza Uno, four from BF International Village-CAA, one from Barangay Daniel Fajardo, two from Manuyo Dos, three from Pamplona Tres, one from Pilar, two from Pulang Lupa Dos, and one from Talon Uno. Talon Dos and Zapote have recorded two and three cases, respectively. The city government […]
(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto expects President Rodrigo Duterte’s first report on the government coronavirus disease 2019 response to include three things. According to Sotto, these were the government’s actions on the distribution of financial aid to the 18 million families in the informal sector; mass testing, especially in urban areas; and prioritization of the safety and welfare of frontline health workers. Sotto issued the statement on the day the President was supposed to submit […]
(Eagle News)–Private hospitals in Quezon City will now automatically refer potential and positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 to the local government. The city government said this was agreed upon during a recent meeting between Mayor Joy Belmonte and 30 private hospitals in Quezon City, following reports some people exhibiting mild symptoms were turned away and told to monitor themselves in their homes. This was in compliance with DOH Memorandum No. 2020-0108 issued on March […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has jumped to over 1000 because of the more tests being done by the government. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement as he defended the government’s decision to impose an enhanced community quarantine, following criticisms it was ineffective judging by the increase in the number of cases. According to Panelo, the “reason for a few reported cases of confirmed cases two weeks ago […]
(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting the eastern section of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers as a result. PAGASA said these were also due to localized thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Northern Luzon will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters. The […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport has released its list of operational flights. MIAA said the list was as of Monday, March 30: MIAA said flight schedules may change at any given time. In such cases, passengers were advised to contact the airline for confirmation.
(Eagle News)–The Department of Health has condemned the attacks on health workers who serve as frontliners amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. The DOH made the statement following reports some health workers were being attacked physically, including being thrown bleach and splashed with chlorine. The DOH said there are also reports of healthcare workers being refused basic services such as public transport and laundry, blocked and fined at checkpoints and evicted from their homes. “These […]
(Eagle News)–The staff member of Senator Bong Revilla who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 has passed away. Revilla made the announcement in a statement on Sunday, March 28. “I lost my staff and friend of almost 30 years to this COVID-19 this afternoon,” he said. Revilla, however, did not identify the staff member. Apart from him, Senate authorities earlier said also positive for COVID-19 were a staff member and a consultant for Senator […]
