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DSWD given full control and supervision of funds (Eagle News) – Malacanang said on Thursday, April 2, that some P5,000 to P8,000 monthly “cash assistance” would be given directly to the 18 million poor families in the country who have already been identified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In a virtual press briefing, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said that President Rodrigo Duterte had decided to give the assistance package to […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, April 2, belied rumors President Rodrigo Duterte was confined in a San Juan City hospital. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President, who is in self-quarantine until April 7, was “fit and healthy” and is “currently doing his presidential duties” at the Bahay Pagbabago inside the Malacañang Complex. “We have been informed that a false news starting to spread in the social media that President […]
(Eagle News)–All residents in areas declared under an enhanced community quarantine are now required to wear face masks or improvised ones when leaving their homes. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made the announcement in a virtual press briefing on Thursday, April 2. “For areas placed under ECQ, the IATF hereby adopts the policy of mandatory wearing by all residents of face masks, earloop masks, indigenous, reusable or do-it-yourself masks, face shields, handkerchiefs, or such other protective […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines’ ambassador to Lebanon has passed away due to complications from the coronavirus disease 2019. This is according to the Department of Foreign Affairs, which issued a statement on Thursday, April 2, on the passing of Bernardita Catalla. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said in a Tweet Catalla passed away at 12:30 a.m. in a Beirut hospital where she was confined. “I extended her for a great job in a difficult post,” […]
(Eagle News)–The National Bureau of Investigation is also probing Senator Koko Pimentel for alleged violation of the Bayanihan We Heal As One Act The NBI said also being probed were Talon Uno, Las Piñas Barangay Captain Emeliano Ramos and Barangay Pagasa, Quezon City Rodolfo Palma. The NBI made the revelation following accusations it was being selective after it summoned Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto to give an explanation on his approval of the public use of […]
Says some LGU officials have been making cuts, misusing power (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte assigned to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) the task of distributing food and financial aid to Filipinos affected by the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, totally removing the local government officials from the picture saying they have been abusing their authority and are prone to corruption. In a late night address to the nation on Wednesday, […]
(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto has filed a resolution honoring health workers and other frontliners for their sacrifice, bravery and heroism amid the coronavirus disease 2019 crisis. In honoring the men and women of the healthcare profession and the others in the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 in Senate Resolution No. 351, Sotto noted the “supreme sacrifice” of the country’s doctors, nurses and other frontliners “in order to protect this country against the COVID-19 […]
(Eagle News) – Total confirmed coronavirus cases in the country again rose dramatically, climbing to 2,311 after the addition of 227 new cases, the Department of Health said. The DOH also reported eight additional COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday, April 1, bringing the total fatalities to 96. One patient, a 59-year old Filipino male from Taguig City, also recovered. Patient no. 179 had no travel history. He was discharged after two negative test results […]
(Eagle News) – Interior Secretary Eduardo Año condemned the recent attack on a health worker in Sultan Kudarat over fears about the coronavirus, and warned those who threaten or attack health workers that they would face the full force of the law. Año said that he had already asked the police to look for the suspects in the case in Tacurong City where a health worker of St. Louis Hospital had been attacked by […]
(Eagle News)–Over 2.7 million Social Security System pensioners can expect their April pensions early. In a statement, SSS said it has released P11.9 billion to its distributing partner-banks for the April pension, and have started crediting this in bank accounts of pensioners starting March 23. According to SSS president and chief executive officer Aurora Ignacio, “we allowed the early release of their monthly pension to provide them with some financial assistance.” “It will help our […]
(Eagle News)–Over 800 Filipino seafarers who were stranded in the United States have arrived in the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. The DFA said the 881 sailors were from various cruise ships stranded due to the coronavirus 2019 pandemic. Of the number, 445 are from Norwegian Cruises Dawn and Encore, and another 436 from MV Magica and MV Favolosa. “The DFA and the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC closely coordinated with the Department […]
(Eagle News)–A lawmaker in the House of Representatives said government should extend the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon for a month. Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice said science and common sense based on the experiences of other countries should prompt the government to do this, noting that the gains of the ongoing 30-day ECQ would be useless if no extension is made. He said the number of cases also increases day by day. “I have been […]
