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(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard has a new commandant. This was after President Rodrigo Duterte officially appointed Vice Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. to the post left vacated by Admiral Joel Garcia, who retired on Monday, June 1. Ursabia is the 27th PCG commandant. His appointment is effective today. Earlier, the PCG said it had recommended three senior flag officers to Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, who would make the recommendation for the next PCG […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration on Monday, June 1, announced an online appointment system for those who wish to conduct transactions at the main office in Intramuros, Manila. In a statement, Immigration commissioner Jaime Morente said with the new procedure in place as part of the new normal, “henceforth, only clients with appointment code will be served during the specified date and time of their appointment.” He said clients will also have to […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is in Davao and will address the country on Thursday, June 4, instead. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President is checking on Mindanao, and will attend official functions in Davao. He said these functions include the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases meeting scheduled regularly, and the President’s weekly address to the nation. “Pupunta po ang ilang myembro ng IATF sa Davao para doon […]
PHL history professor analyzes the similarities between the two pandemics set a century apart, and what lessons could be learned from the 1918-1919 flu pandemic (Eagle News) – A hundred years ago, from 1918 to 1919, a virus pandemic infected 500 million worldwide – a third of the world’s population at that time – killing as many as 50 million people, according to conservative estimates. In the Philippines, the so-called “Spanish flu” pandemic killed […]
(Eagle News) — A solon is pushing for a shift to voter registration through online means, following the suspension of voter registration activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In pushing for Senate Bill No. 1516, Senator Joel Villanueva said “we must adjust to the times that we have.” “Not only does it make it more convenient for people to register, it will also help improve the data-keeping efforts of the commission,” Villanueva said. According to Villanueva, […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard on Monday, June 1, revealed the names of possible successors to Coast Guard chief Admiral Joel Garcia, who retired from his post. In a statement, the PCG said it has recommended three senior flag officers, Vice Admiral Leopoldo V. Laroya, Vice Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr, and Rear Admiral Jose William U. Isaga, to Transportation Secretary Art Tugade for the post of 29th PCH commandant. The PCG said […]
(Eagle News)–The Integrated Bar of the Philippines has called on the Supreme Court to make online trial court hearings the “general rule” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, IBP president Domingo Egon Cayosa noted that “beyond helping contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and keeping litigants and workers in the justice sector safe, the wise use of IT promotes efficiency, accessibility, integrity, transparency, accountability and speed in the resolution of cases.” He added […]
(Eagle News)–Students can start enrolling in public schools in the country today albeit remotely, as the Department of Education looks to minimize physical contact amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to DepEd Order No. 008, there would be absolutely no face-to-face interaction for the first two weeks, with advisers contacting parents of continuing students to facilitate enrollment instead. New students may contact public schools through their digital platforms to enroll. After the two weeks, face-to-face interactions […]
(Eagle News)–The Civil Aeronautics Board has ordered airlines to cancel their domestic flights scheduled for June 1. In an advisory, CAB executive director Carmelo Arcilla also ordered the airlines to stop their sale of tickets for flights on that date. He said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has yet to, after all, approve the routes for domestic air services proposed by airlines for the first week of June. “Trusting […]
COVID-19 is an “invisible enemy,” Palace reminds (Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, May 31, urged the public’s cooperation as Metro Manila and other areas prepare to shift to a general community quarantine. “Let us take care of each other by wearing face masks/face shields, maintaining physical/social distancing, staying at home if/when need be and avoiding crowded places, and the like,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. According to Roque, COVID-19, after all, “is an invisible enemy […]
(Eagle News) –Malacanang added more areas for General Community Quarantine (GCQ) as eased restrictions start on Monday, June 1. Central Visayas (Region 7) and Zamboanga City were included in the GCQ areas starting tomorrow, June 1, according to Presidential Communications Secretary Harry Roque. Cebu City and Mandaue City which were earlier under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) will thus be placed under GCQ starting June 1, since they are under Region 7. These areas will be […]
(Eagle News) – Recruitment and training programs will resume under the “new normal” starting Monday, June 1, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Saturday, May 30. In a statement, PNP Chief Archie Gamboa announced that the PNP’s Recruitment and Selection Service (RSS) “will resume processing of applications for recruitment to fill existing vacancies for recruitment, lateral entry, and cadetship program”. Under a memorandum issued by the PNP’s National Headquarters, a new set of guidelines […]
