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PNP: Case build-up vs people behind fake info The Medical City had been raided ongoing

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police is conducting a case build-up against those behind the information The Medical City had been raided for its personal protective equipment. In a statement, PNP Chief Archie Gamboa said the fake information initially circulated in a private chat group called “Chevening Alumni-Ph.” “Fake news is a crime that we must not allow to affect our lives, especially not at this moment or any other time,” he said. He said “in […]

QC confirms 464 COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–Quezon City has over 400 coronavirus disease 2019 cases. The local government said based on Department of Health data, of the 464, 14 have recovered while 33 have died. Seventy-six patients are under probe while 416 are under monitoring. The Philippines has so far confirmed over 2000 COVID-19 cases, with 107 deaths.

MMDA’s Pialago tests negative for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Metropolitan Manila Development Authority spokesperson Celine Pialago has tested negative for the coronavirus disease 2019. In a Facebook post, Pialago said this was based on the results of the test she took after she was in direct contact with an infected person during a meeting. She said she took the test also after experiencing colds, dry cough, and other flu-like symptoms during the first three days of her quarantine, which started on March 23. […]

MIAA releases list of operational flights as of Friday, April 3

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational flights. MIAA said the flights were as of Friday, April 3: It said the flight scheduled may be subjected to changes. In such cases, passengers should coordinate with the airline, MIAA said. Operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport have been concentrated in Terminal 1 since end of March to reduce the risk of airport workers to the coronavirus disease 2019.  

Manila makes it illegal to discriminate against COVID-19 patients, frontliners; violators to be fined, jailed

(Eagle News) – The city government of Manila today (April 2) passed an ordinance making it illegal to discriminate against COVID-19 patients, whether confirmed or under investigation, as well as health workers and other frontliners. “Ang ordinansang ito, na tinatawag bilang ”Anti-Covid 19 Discrimination Ordinance of 2020″, ay naglalayong ipagbawal ang anumang uri ng pamamahiya o diskriminasyon sa mga taong kumpirmadong positibo, maging sa mga Persons under Investigation (PUIs) at Persons Under Monitoring (PUMs) ng […]

Las Piñas confirms 32 COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has reached 32. The Las Piñas government said of the 32, one each was from Almanza Uno, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Barangay Elias Aldana and Talon Uno; two each from Pamplona Uno, Pamplona Dos, Pulanglupa Dos and Talon Kuwatro; three each from Manuyo Dos, Pamplona Tres, Pilar and Zapote; and four each from BF International Village-CAA and Talon Dos. The Las Piñas government said seven […]

QC COVID-19 cases reach 174

24 deaths, 11 recoveries recorded (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City has reached 174. The Quezon City government said of the 174 as of Wednesday night, 24 have died while 11 have recovered. According to the local government, there are 76 patients under investigation and 416 patients under monitoring. The Department of Health has so far recorded over 2000 COVID-19 cases.  

The Medical City denies social media reports; says there was no raid of PPEs

(Eagle News) — The Medical City has denied social media reports it had been raided for its personal protective equipment. “There are news circulating that a raid of PPEs occurred in our premises on the evening of April 1. We deny this and encourage everyone to be careful in spreading unverified information,” the hospital said in an advisory posted on its Facebook page. The hospital made the denial after supposed text messages said the raid […]

Tugade to cargo owners, consignees: Withdraw overstaying cargoes at MICT, space for incoming cargoes with essential goods amid COVID-19 pandemic needed

(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has called on cargo owners and consignees to withdraw overstaying cargoes  inside the Manila International Container Terminal to help free up needed space for incoming cargoes carrying essential items amid the COVID-19 emergency. “A healthy port is what is most needed now as we find ways to efficiently deliver needed goods and services to our fellow Filipinos who are trying to break free from the clutches of the coronavirus pandemic,” […]

Las Piñas confirms 27 COVID-19 cases

Six patients recover, two die (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas City has climbed to 27. In its update on Wednesday, April 1, the Las Piñas government said of the 27, one each was from Almanza Uno, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Pamplona Uno and Talon Uno;  four each from BF International Village-CAA and Talon Dos; three each from Pamplona Tres, Pilar and Zapote; and two each from Manuyo Dos, Pulang Lupa […]

Gamboa tested negative for COVID-19, PNP spokesperson says

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief General Archie Gamboa has tested negative for the coronavirus disease 2019. This is according to Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson. According to Banac, Gamboa had no meeting with Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, who revealed on Tuesday that he tested positive for the virus. Año has gone on self-quarantine as a result. “(PNP chief) is on duty, up and running the entire affairs of the PNP amid the […]