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Metro Manila, other areas under thunderstorm advisory

(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 being experienced in Malabon and Navotas in particular. Lipa, Balayan, Calaca, Tuy in Batangas;  Pulilan, Baliuag, Bustos, Plaridel in Bulacan; and Macalelon and General Luna in Quezon are having the same weather conditions, PAGASA said. These are also  expected over Zambales, Pampanga, Cavite, […]

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Angara donates plasma to COVID-19 patient; calls on authorities to exchange data in fight vs COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Senator Sonny Angara on Monday, April 13, called on the authorities to “exchange data” on coronavirus disease 2019 patients. Angara, who has recovered from COVID-19, made the appeal as he announced he had donated his plasma to a patient who was in critical condition. ” Gave my plasma and it went straight to a hospital in QC to a man on a ventilator- a severe case of COVID19. My wonderful doctors say it could […]

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DOTr expands free rides for health workers program

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has expanded its free rides for health workers program to include other areas. The DOTr said the program, which has so far serviced 154561 health workers, now covers regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, CAR and CARAGA apart from the National Capital Region. Of the 154561 health workers, 41312 were from Metro Manila while 113249 were from outside NCR. The program started […]

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Lawyer Harry Roque returns as President Duterte’s spokesperson

Panelo to remain as presidential legal counsel (Eagle News)–Lawyer Harry Roque is returning to Malacañang as President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesperson. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the confirmation, saying he would still retain his position as presidential legal counsel. Roque stepped  down in October 2018 to run as senator in the recent elections. He, however, withdrew his candidacy later on citing health reasons.    

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Eleazar: More law enforcers to be deployed in markets to ensure social distancing

(Eagle News)–More law enforcers will be deployed to public markets to ensure that social distancing measures are implemented. Philippine National Police (PNP) deputy chief for operations Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar said apart from Interior Secretary Eduardo Año’s order for barangay officials  to assist, PNP Chief Archie Gamboa has “already instructed local police commanders across the country to implement measures that would limit the number of people in the public markets, specifically on the matter […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Quezon and Camarines Norte will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the tail-end of a cold front affecting the eastern section of Central Luzon. Flash floods or  landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao and Aurora will have  cloudy skies with isolated rains this time […]

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Briones says she has already tested negative for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Monday, April 13, said she has already tested negative for the coronavirus disease 2019. Briones’ announcement in a television interview came days after she announced she had tested positive for COVID-19 based on a second test she took in April. The 79-year-old took the test a second time after a Cabinet member announced he was COVID-19 positive. Apart from Briones,  Interior Secretary Eduardo Año was among Cabinet members who […]

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Office of Civil Defense to lead contact tracing of COVID-19 cases; DOH, OCD to enter data sharing agreement

  (Eagle News) – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is now the lead agency tasked to conduct contact tracing of individuals who might be infected with COVID-19, according to the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases. Under the latest IATF resolution no. 22, the OCD and the Department of Health will enter into a “data sharing agreement” in accordance with the Data Privacy Act or Republic Act No. 10173, but it is the […]

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Deaths due to COVID-19 rise to 297 as cases climb to 4,648

  (Eagle News) – The Department of Health (DOH) announced 220 new confirmed COVID-19 cases bringing the country’s total to 4,648. The COVID-19 related deaths also increased the past day as 50 more fatalities were recorded. This brings to 297 the virus-related fatalities in the country, as of 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12. There were also 40 new recoveries reported bringing the country’s total to 197. Health Undersecretary Dra. Maria Rosario Vergeire said that they […]

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Nograles: Disclosure of personal info of COVID-19-positive patients now mandatory

(Eagle News)–The disclosure of personal information of coronavirus disease 2019-positive patients is now mandatory. This is according to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles in a virtual press briefing on Sunday, April 12. According to Nograles, the disclosure will help authorities in contact tracing efforts. “Ang (Office of the Civil Defense) na ang mangunguna sa contact tracing efforts ng pamahalaan at sila ay inaatasang makipag-ugnayan sa DOH (Department of Health) para mag-sharing ng datos alinsunod sa Data […]

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DOTr: Two private ships to be used as temporary quarantine facilities ready for use starting today, April 12

(Eagle News)–The two private passenger vessels commissioned by the Department of Transportation to serve as temporary quarantine ships are  ready for use. The DOTr said the ships lent by logistics company 2GO, will start accommodating returning seafarers and other Overseas Filipino Workers today, April 12, as part of their 14-day quarantine against the coronavirus disease 2019. They are mandated by health  authorities to take a mandatory 14-day quarantine as part of efforts to contain the […]

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Emergency response website tapped by gov’t for online contact tracing and reporting of COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) – An emergency response website developed to allow online contact tracing and reporting of COVID-19 cases has been tapped by the government to aid in its fight against the disease. An online statement by the Philippine Information System (PIA) said that StaySafe.ph, an online community-driven contract tracing, health condition reporting, and social distancing system developed by Multisys Technologies Corporation, is now being endorsed by the government through the National Task Force COVID-19 (NTFCOVID19). […]

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