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ICT department orders management information systems to upgrade protocols for gov’t sites

(Eagle News)–The Department of Information and Communications Technology has directed all management information systems to update the cryptographic protocols for all government websites. The DICT made the directive in  Department Circular 007 issued on April 16, amid reports of cyber threats during the enhanced community quarantine. Under the circular,  designated MIS administrators should “migrate and configure all their existing web servers to the updated version of the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol to ensure enhanced […]

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QC gov’t to add COVID-19 testing centers

(Eagle News)–The Quezon City government is scheduled to add community-based testing centers to accommodate individuals suspected of having COVID-19. In a statement, the local government said the locations of the centers in  Districts 1, 2 and 3  are still being finalized but will be opened on Tuesday. The first community-based testing center inaugurated last week at the Quezon City Experience (QCX) in Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) will cater to District 4 residents while the District […]

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COVID-19 cases in Las Piñas reach 109

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has reached 109. According to the local government, of the figure, 14 have recovered and eight have died. Talon Dos registered the most number of cases, at 14, followed by Pamplona Dos with 13 cases. Only Barangay Ilaya has so far not registered any case. The city has registered six probable cases and 41 suspected cases. The country has so far confirmed over 6000 […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Monday, April 20

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Monday, April 20: MIAA has said all flights are now concentrated in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in a bid to reduce the risk of exposure of airport workers to COVID-19. The enhanced community quarantine in Luzon that is aimed at containing the spread of the virus is expected to end on April […]

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Manila mayor confirms lockdown of Sampaloc area as the city’s COVID-19 cases rise to 445

(Eagle News) – Manila mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso confirmed that a lockdown will be implemented in the Sampaloc area, as the city reports 445 cases of COVID-19 as of Sunday, April 19. A statement posted in the Facebook page of the Manila Public Information Office quoted Domagoso as saying that authorities are still “planning it carefully” and that “[t]he schedule of the lockdown is yet to be announced.” The announcement came as the Manila […]

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PHL Red Cross COVID-19 testing center opens with 2 testing machines that can each do 1,500 tests a day

  (Eagle News) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced that its testing center in its national headquarters is now operational, and that it has two testing machines that can each conduct 1,500 COVID-19 tests per day. In a statement, the PRC said that its molecular laboratory along EDSA has already started operations on Wednesday, April 15, and this is their way of taking a step forward in its campaign to help prevent the spread […]

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MARINA extends validity of statutory certificates to May 30 to ensure continued flow of commerce

(Eagle News)–The Maritime Industry Authority has extended the validity of the statutory certificates  the agency and its recognized organizations it issues to May 31. MARINA said this was to ensure  that the flow of commerce remains undisrupted during the COVID-19 outbreak. “This is in support of the call of the International Maritime Organization to adopt and apply practical and pragmatic approach to ensure the uninterrupted trade by sea specially at this unprecendented time,” MARINA Administrator […]

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DOH: 1042 COVID-19 cases confirmed in QC

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City has reached 1042. The local government said this was based on Department of Health data. Of the 1042, the local government said 697 have been confirmed by the City Epidemology and Disease Surveillance Unit. Deaths continue to surpass recoveries, 90 vis à vis 87. Among the close contacts of COVID-19 patients, 180 are suspected COVID-19 cases. Barangay Batasan Hills has so far recorded the […]

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BuCor: 72-year-old detainee at women’s correctional tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–A 72-year-old detainee at the Correctional Institute for Women in Mandaluyong City has tested positive for the virus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019. The Bureau of Corrections said in a Facebook post the detainee, whom it did not identify, was now being treated in Sta. Ana hospital. BuCor said based on information from  Superintendent Virginia Mangawit of the facility,  the patient has a history of diabetes and had been diagnosed at the CIW […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, April 19

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Sunday, April 19: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. All flights are now concentrated in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in a bid to reduce the risk of exposure of airport workers to COVID-19, MIAA said.

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MMDA sacks 2 enforcers for allegedly extorting money from delivery drivers in Makati

(Eagle News)–Two Metropolitan Manila Development Authority enforcers were fired for allegedly extorting money from delivery motorcycle drivers in Makati. In a statement, MMDA Chair Danilo Lim said the two enforcers, who have not been identified have been arrested and are detained pending the filing of charges against them. According to the MMDA, the two enforcers flagged down the two drivers, and demanded they pay P500 and P100 respectively so they could pass by Edsa. The […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Batangas, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija within the next two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in General Nakar, Panukulan, Polilio, Atimonan, PadreBurgos, Plaridel, Unisan, Agdangan in Quezon;  and in Maragondon, General Emilio Aguinaldo and […]

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