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LTO suspends nationwide operations

(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Office has announced the suspension of   operations in all its offices in the country. According to LTO, the suspension, which started on Monday, March 23, was in compliance with the work suspension  declared  in the executive department as a result of the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and other areas. “Kaugnay nito, HINDI MANGONGOLEKTA NG MULTA para sa mga lisensya at rehistro na kailangang i-renew habang pinaiiral ang “Enhanced Community Quarantine,” […]

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Las Piñas confirms new COVID-19 case, bringing total to 7

(Eagle News)–Las Piñas on Tuesday, March 24, confirmed another case of the coronavirus disease 2019. With the additional case, the number of COVID-19 cases increases to 7. According to a breakdown released by the Las Piñas City government, of the seven, three were from BF International Village-CAA;  two from Zapote; one from Talon Kuwatro and one from Pamplona Tres. According to the local government, one person has so far recovered. The Philippines has confirmed 501 […]

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Cardiologist at forefront of fight vs COVID-19 dies

(Eagle News)–A cardiologist who was at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 has passed away. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of one of the great pillars of cardiology, PHA past president Dr. Raul Diaz Jara. He was a great father, teacher, mentor, poet, author, singer, colleague, friend,” the Philippine Heart Association said in a statement on Tuesday, March 24. The PHA described Jara as a “great […]

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Naic, Cavite mayor tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–The mayor of Naic, Cavite has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. Mayor Junio Dualan made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 24. “Ikinalulungkot ko pong ibalita na ang resulta ng swab testing na ginawa sa inyong lingkod noong March 18, 2020 ay ‘positive,’” he said. He said he had undergone the tests in the hospital to know his health status. He was advised by doctors to remain in “strict […]

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House adopts Senate version of bill granting “necessary, proper” powers to President Duterte to address COVID-19 national emergency

(Eagle News)–The House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 24, adopted the Senate version of the bill giving President Rodrigo Duterte additional powers to address the coronavirus disease 2019 emergency. With the adoption of the Bayanihan We Heal As One Act, or Senate Bill No. 1413, the Senate and the House of Representatives will no longer have to convene into a bicameral conference to thresh out differences in the versions passed by each chamber of Congress. […]

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MIAA releases list of operational flights

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport has released its list of operational flights amid the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. As of Tuesday, March 24, MIAA said the following were the operational flights: “Due to the evolving situation in the Philippines and foreign ports of entry, the airlines MAY randomly CANCEL their flights for the day,” MIAA said. According to MIAA, in such cases,   passengers were encouraged to coordinate with the airline for instructions.  

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DOTr starts distribution of 150,000 face masks to frontliners

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has started the distribution of 150,000 masks to health workers and other essential personnel who need to report to work amid the enhanced community quarantine. The total number of masks distributed was 50,000 more than the original number the DOTr announced. The agency said  hospitals, its frontline employees, those involved in port and airport operations, enforcers, and drivers helping in ferrying health workers under the DOTr Free Ride program will […]

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Cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers expected today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected in  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 or thunderstorms as the easterlies affect the archipelago. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Northern Luzon and the rest of the country, PAGASA said, will have light to moderate winds and slight to […]

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Senate, House approve grant of “necessary, proper” powers to President Duterte to address COVID-19 situation

(Eagle News)–The Senate and the House of Representatives have approved   granting President Rodrigo Duterte the “necessary” and “proper” powers to address the coronavirus disease emergency. Voting 12-0, senators passed the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act early Tuesday, also declaring a national emergency over COVID-19 in the country. The approved Senate measure, Senate Bill 1418, was the amended version of Senate Bill no. 1413 authored by Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Senator Pia […]

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MMDA’s Garcia, Pialago on self-quarantine after exposure to COVID-19 case

(Eagle News) — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority General Manager Jojo Garcia is now on self-quarantine after exposure to a person who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago made the revelation, as she announced she herself was under self-quarantine after attending the same meeting which the COVID-19-positive patient attended. “I ask those I have been personally in contact with, please do the same, as you may be at risk,” Pialago said. […]

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PHL confirms 462 COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths

Another person recovers, bringing total of recovered patients to 18 (Eagle News) – -The number of coronavirus disease cases in the Philippines has reached 462. The Department of Health said this was as of 4 p.m. today, March 23, after the agency recorded 82 new cases. The DOH also recorded eight new deaths, bringing the total to 33. The new fatalities were within the 57 to 89 years old bracket. Of the fatalities, four of […]

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Biñan, Laguna confirms first COVID-19 case

(Eagle News) — Biñan, Laguna has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus disease 2019. In a Facebook post, the city’s public information office said the first case was a 58-year-old female from Barangay San Francisco who had no travel history. The PIO said the patient started showing symptoms on March 7. She tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, March 23. The patient is currently admitted in a hospital, the PIO said. The City Health […]

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