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No military control of Luzon either, Nograles says (Eagle News)–The Inter-agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases on Friday, March 27, belied social media reports the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine would be extended. In a radio interview, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles also denied there would be military control over Luzon. “To the public, do not share, do not post itong mga fake news na ito (these fake news),” Nograles said. Nograles […]
(Eagle News) — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Friday, March 27, welcomed the appointment of Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. as the “chief implementer” of the Philippines’ national action plan against the coronavirus disease 2019. “I look forward to working with Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. as the chief implementer of the government’s efforts to combat the spread of COVID19 under the national action plan,” Lorenzana said. According to the Defense secretary, the NAP would […]
(Eagle News)–Starting March 28, all flight operations will be concentrated in one terminal. The Manila International Airport Authority made the announcement of the concentration of its operations in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, noting the suspension of operations of many air carriers due to the coronavirus disease 2019. According to MIAA, beginning 12:01 a.m. of March 28, the following airlines will be operating to and from Terminal 1:Gulf Air, Korean Airlines, Asiana Airlines, […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Davao Region and the province of South Cotabato will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the Low Pressure Area 530 kilometers east southeast of Davao City. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers as the easterlies affect Southern […]
(Eagle News)–A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani on Thursday, March 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 11:38 p.m., had its epicenter 46 kilometers southeast of Maasim. It had a depth of focus of 49 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V – Maasim, Glan, and Malapatan, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato; General Santos City; Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat Intensity IV – Jose Abad Santos, […]
Easterlies affect Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao (Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Davao City. PAGASA said as of 3 p.m., the LPA was estimated 555 kilometers east southeast of Davao City. The easterlies, PAGASA said, are also affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to the […]
(Eagle News)–Marikina City’s laboratory for coronavirus disease 2019 tests did not pass the standards on biosafety and space. According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, the laboratory was, after all, located on the sixth floor of a building, particularly the City Health Office. He said the DOH would ask for the use of the Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center laboratory, or for another laboratory in a different location. “Puwede itong modular or prefab infrastructure lamang. […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, March 26, reminded high-ranking government officials to follow the quarantine guidelines set by the Department of Health in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019. “The protocols set by the government for persons under investigation or monitoring must be strictly and absolutely observed by all people falling under the said categories, regardless of their socio-political status…Those holding high positions in the government are enjoined to […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health on Thursday, March 26, “forcefully” reiterated that all patients under investigation and being monitored for the coronavirus disease 2019 stay at home. “The (DOH) forcefully reiterates that all PUIs and PUMs must stay at home. The public safety relies on everyone’s discipline in abiding by our quarantine protocols to protect the public, especially our health workers and frontline(rs) from exposure,” the agency said. The DOH also noted Health […]
(Eagle News) — A staff member at the Office of Senator Pia Cayetano has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. A statement from Senate Secretary Myra Marie Villarica said the patient had no recent travel history, and contracted the virus from a person close to the patient’s family. Villarica said the patient reported for work on March 11, the last day of session, but did not go to the plenary hall. “She did not […]
(Eagle News) — The wife of Bongbong Marcos on Thursday, March 26, said he was alive and “well,” amid rumors the former senator was dying. “Contrary to the rumors currently circulating, my husband is well. His lungs did not collapse,” Liza Marcos said in a statement, also denying reports he had been airlifted in Chavit Singson’s plane to get treatment in Singapore. The statement included a picture of her husband, who was smiling while seated […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Sonny Angara has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. Angara made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, March 26. “I have been feeling some symptoms like mild fever, cough, headaches and general weakness,” he said. He said he has not had any contact with the public since he took the test on March 16. “Let us continue to support all efforts to fight the further spread of the virus. […]
