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Gov’t employees physically reporting to work during enhanced community quarantine to get hazard pay

  (Eagle News)–Government employees who physically report to work during the enhanced community quarantine will receive hazard pay. Administrative order number 26 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, March 23, said the hazard pay covers national government agencies including state universities and colleges and government-owned and controlled corporations. The pay is an amount not exceeding P500 per day of work. “Personnel who are already entitled to hazard pay, hazardous duty pay, hazard allowance or […]

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DOH denies giving special treatment in conduct of tests for COVID-19

(Eagle News)– The Department of Health on Monday, March 23, denied it was prioritizing politicians in the testing for coronavirus disease 2019. In a radio interview, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said there were still many officials who wanted to be tested but had to wait in line. She said most of those who were tested were qualified for testing in the first place: They had a travel history and had exposure to COVID-19 cases. […]

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DOH confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 396

Death toll at 33; 18 patients recover  (Eagle News) — The Department of Health on Monday, March 23, confirmed 16 new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019, bringing the total number to 396. According to Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire, eight additional deaths were also recorded. With the additional fatalities, the number of deaths has reached 33. The DOH said a total of 18 patients have recovered. President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to hold a […]

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Gov’t to local officials: Don’t abuse your authority

(Eagle News) — A Palace official on Monday, March 23, warned local officials against abusing their authority. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles issued the warning in a televised briefing amid reports some local officials were charging people for the quarantine pass. Nograles reiterated the quarantine passes should be issued free of charge. “Huwag po nating abusuhin yan at huwag po tayong magtake advantage sa calamity na to dahil maaari yung maximum penalty pa po ang maaaring […]

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MIAA releases list of operational flights as of Monday, March 23

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority on Monday, March 23, released its list of operational flights amid the enhanced community quarantine. Below is a list as of 11 a.m.: According to MIAA, “due to the evolving situation in the Philippines and foreign ports of entry, the airlines MAY randomly CANCEL their flights for the day,” however. “In such cases, we encourage passengers to coordinate with the airline for instructions,” MIAA said.

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PAGASA suspends activities lined up for today, March 23

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has suspended its activities lined up for today, March 23. In a statement, PAGASA said the suspension of the activities to commemorate the 70th World Meteorological Day with the theme: “Climate and Water,” and to celebrate its  155 years of providing Meteorological Services in the Philippines with the theme: “A Legacy in Retrospect to the Pillars of Meteorological Service” was in compliance with Proclamation no. 929 […]

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Bill seeking to give President Duterte “necessary” powers to address COVID-19 situation filed before Senate

(Eagle News)–A bill seeking to give President Rodrigo Duterte the “necessary” powers  to address the coronavirus disease 2019 was filed in the Senate on Monday, March 23. The bill authored by Senate President Tito Sotto and Senator Pia Cayetano called “We Heal As One Act” aims to give  President Duterte the authority to “issue such rules, regulations and  directives as may be necessary to carry out any or all” of the specified measures to fight […]

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House committee of the whole approves measure granting Duterte “necessary powers” to address COVID-19 emergency

(Eagle News)–The House of Representatives committee of the whole has approved a bill giving President Rodrigo Duterte the “necessary powers” to address the coronavirus disease 2019 situation. The  measure approved via viva voce is expected to be tackled in the plenary. If passed into law, the measure would give the executive the power to  “direct the operation of privately-owned hospitals and medical and health facilities, hotels, and other similar establishments to house health workers, serve […]

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Parañaque implements 24-hour curfew

(Eagle News)–Parañaque is now under a 24-hour curfew amid the enhanced community quarantine, Mayor Edwin Olivarez said. In a radio interview, Olivarez said the local government has already distributed quarantine passes to each household. He said one household will have one quarantine pass each. “Yung atin pong home quarantine pass para bawat isang pamilya po, isa lang po ang authorized na lumabas sa bahay para po sa kanilang mga essentials,” he said. Apart from Parañaque, […]

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Palace to public: Don’t listen to false news, untrue info designed to mislead, create panic

(Eagle News)–The Palace has called on the public  “not to listen to any false news or untrue information designed not only to mislead but also to create panic and anxiety.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement following reports President Rodrigo Duterte had asked Congress for emergency powers which included a takeover of businesses. According to Panelo, the President  issued Proclamation No. 933 on March 21 calling on Congress to  hold a special session “that […]

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DOH verifying number of staff members being quarantined in two hospitals

(Eagle News)–The Department of Health is verifying reports hundreds of medical personnel were quarantined in two hospitals for being exposed to the coronavirus disease 2019. In a radio interview on Monday, March 23, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said based on his information about the quarantine of over 500 staff members of the UST Hospital in Manila and close to 150 staff of The Medical City in Pasig City,  “sinama rin ‘yung clerks, residents at […]

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Duque denies RITM director replaced

(Eagle News)–Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has denied the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine director was replaced. In an interview over radio dzbb on Monday, March 23, Duque said the department order circulating online had been corrected as Assistant Secretary Ernesto Santiago had only been designated RITM’s overseer on the accredited testing facilities. “Dahil manipis din ang tao natin sa RITM, kailangan din natin ng makakatulong kay director Celia Carlos,” he said. Duque issued the […]

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