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Number of COVID-19 cases among Filipinos overseas stands at 5361, DFA says (Eagle News)–The number of overseas Filipinos who recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019 has risen to 2212, the Department of Foreign Affairs reported. According to the DFA, the number of overseas Filipino COVID19 cases now stands at 5361, with the addition of six new cases in the Asia and the Pacific region, and Europe. The DFA said 361 deaths have so far been […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed the head of a Davao hospital as an undersecretary of the Department of Health. Dr. Leopoldo Vega was appointed to the post a day after President Duterte expressed dismay over the delay in the distribution of compensation to COVID-19-positive health workers and the kin of those who die in the line of duty. The compensation of P100,000 and P1 million respectively were stipulated in the Bayanihan To Heal As […]
DOH again reports record low number of deaths at 3 (Eagle News) — There were less COVID-19 cases reported on Friday, June 5, at 244 cases compared to cases in the last two weeks as the Department of Health said that its backlog of virus cases would soon be finished. According to the DOH, the total COVID-19 cases as of 4 p.m. Friday stood at 20,626. Only 76 of the 244 reported infection added […]
Joint admin order for immediate cash distribution formulated and signed by DOLE, DOH, DBM after warning, ultimatum from Pres. Duterte (Eagle News) – The Department of Health reported that it had already started distributing the “death benefit checks” worth P1 million each to the families of the 32 health care workers who have died due to COVID-19. In a virtual presser on Friday, June 5, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the first […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, June 5, said it was “saddened” but “not surprised” by the rise in unemployment in the country in April, expressing optimism Filipinos would weather the crisis. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the unemployment rate–which, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority, was a record-high 17.7 percent two months ago or equivalent to 7.3 unemployed Filipinos–was an “obvious effect of the economic shutdown when the entire Luzon […]
(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading the P1.5-trillion COVID-19 Unemployment Reduction Economic Stimulus (CURES) bill. With 210 affirmative votes, seven negative votes, and no abstention, the House gave the green light to House Bill 6920 that aims to fund infrastructure projects prioritizing five sectors: health, education, agriculture, local roads and livelihood. The five sectors are deemed the most affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Under the measure, if […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Labor and Employment on Friday, June 5, expressed hope the country’s labor force would recover with the resumption of economic activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III made the statement after a survey by the Philippine Statistics Authority found the country’s unemployment rate rose to a record-high 17.7 percent in April, equivalent to 7.3 million unemployed Filipinos. “As the economy opens gradually, we are hopeful that […]
(Eagle News) — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Friday, June 5, said he takes responsibility for the delayed release of compensation to COVID-19-positive health workers and to the kin of those who died in the line of duty. “While I expressed disappointment towards some members of my team, I acknowledge that this is still my responsibility as SOH (Secretary of Health),” the Health chief said in a Tweet. He said he would make sure […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $400-million loan agreement that aims to help boost domestic capital markets amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Finance said the loan for the Support to Capital Market Generated Infrastructure Financing, Subprogram 1 (SCMGIF1) is set for accelerated disbursement this year. The loan is expected to be effective by June 10 and be fully disbursed by June 15, with a maturity period of 15 […]
Tasks him to form new team for fund distribution after Duque blames DOH staff https://youtu.be/2meLZ8zDZWI (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte questioned Health Secretary Francisco Duque III why the Department of Health has not yet distributed much needed financial assistance to the families of 32 health care workers who died in the line of duty due to COVID-19. In a televised briefing of the Inter-Agency Task Force on COVID-19 meeting held Thursday, June 4, […]
Tells DepEd to proceed with plan if it can, nonetheless (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte believes the country is not ready to shift to blended learning to teach students. The President made the comment in a briefing aired on Friday, June 5, even as he instructed Education Secretary Leonor Briones to proceed with the “noble idea that the children continue their education” if she could afford the necessary equipment. “We have to wait for the vaccine. […]
(Eagle News)–Inflation slowed down further to 2.1 percent last month, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Friday, June 5. According to the PSA, this was slower than the 2.2 percent recorded in April, with year-to-date inflation for 2020 pegged at 2.5 percent as a result. The PSA said in May 2019, inflation was higher at 3.2 percent. The slowdown in the headline inflation in May was mainly driven by the 5.6 percent annual drop in […]
