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Denies meddling, threat allegations (Eagle News)–Solicitor General Jose Calida has declined to appear before the Senate hearing on ABSCBN’s franchise scheduled today, May 19, as he defended himself against allegations hurled against him. In declining the invitation, a statement from Calida’s office noted that the issues on the alleged violations of ABSCBN of its franchise, and the possible extension of the franchise, which were to be discussed in the Senate hearing, were sub judice, as […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases within the Philippine National Police has reached 250. The PNP said the figure was as of May 18, at 6 p.m. Of the number, four have died while 69 have recovered. The PNP also recorded 754 probable cases and 538 suspected cases. The PNP is tasked to guard checkpoints in the country, as all areas remain in a community quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Metro Manila, in […]
Says COVID cases can double to 24,000 in 2 weeks’ time if people won’t follow rules (Eagle News) – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reminded the public to limit going outside of their homes as he warned of a spike in COVID cases in the next few days, and even double to 24,000 in two weeks time, if people would continue to defy quarantine protocols. Roque said that if people would continue to violate social […]
(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country climbed to 12718 on Monday, May 18, after the Department of Health reported 205 new cases. According to the DOH, of the new cases, 83 percent or 145 cases came from Metro Manila; 16 percent or 52 cases from other areas; and one percent of eight cases from Region VII. Recoveries rose to 2729 with 94 new ones. Deaths, on the other […]
(Eagle News) –Areas where some restrictions are now eased can revert to being enhanced community quarantine areas if social distancing rules are not implemented. “Kung wala pong full cooperation, siyempre po babalik sa ECQ dahil hindi naman pupuwedeng magpabaya ang estado sa obligasyon na protektahan ang kalusugan ng kanyang mamamayan,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a press briefing on Monday, May 18. Roque issued the statement following reports of social distancing rules not being […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte is set to return to Malacanang today, Monday, May 18, after returning home to Davao City on Saturday, May 16, with the easing of quarantine restrictions in Luzon. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that the President will return in time for the Inter-Agency Task Force meeting later. But he said that Duterte still worked even while in Davao City and, in fact, still haven’t seen his grandchildren. Duterte […]
(Eagle News) — All public utility vehicles will be required to have a manifesto on hand for when they start to operate in general community quarantine areas. According to LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra III, the manifesto is to record all passengers’ details necessary in case contact tracing is needed. “Kailangang may manifesto ng pasahero kasama ‘yung mga pangalan, contact number on the part of the bus operator… Hindi lang sa bus ‘yan, kundi sa lahat […]
(Eagle News) — Twenty-three barangay officials are facing criminal complaints over irregularities in the distribution of cash aid under the Social Amelioration Program, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said. In a statement, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said apart from the 23 who have been charged for violation of Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and RA 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act, four more complaints […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang reminded the public not to put to waste previous sacrifices made during lockdown after receiving numerous reports of people flocking to malls nationwide upon easing of lockdown protocols in Luzon over the weekend. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the people should not think that they are already “safe” from the virus, and reminded Filipinos of what happened in other countries that experienced a second wave of COVID-19 infections following easing […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Sunday, May 17, warned malls would be closed if physical distancing measures were not implemented. In a statement, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said the Philippine National Police could also charge the mall owners with violation of the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act if the malls are unable to meet the minimum standards. “All Chiefs of Police and PCP Commanders should make rounds of all […]
(Eagle News) – “Home religious services” are now allowed in Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) areas, but with strict observance of health protocols, according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. Roque stressed that so far, only home-based religious gatherings with limited number of persons are allowed. He said pastors, priests, imams, rabbis and religious ministers can give religious services in the homes of their members. “Puwede na rin pong magbigay ng home religious services. […]
(Eagle News)–“Ambo” has weakened into a low pressure area as it moves over the Bashi Channel. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 p.m. today, the center of the LPA was located 125 km northwest of Basco, Batanes. The tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 over Batanes has now been lifted. Until tonight, though, light to moderate with at times heavy rains are still forecast over Batanes. Moderate to rough […]
