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DILG to LGUs: Fast-track distribution of social amelioration cards

(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government has urged local government units to fast-track the distribution of social amelioration cards that will serve as the basis for the distribution of the monthly assistance for low-income families. In a statement, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año also urged LGUs to  complete  the list of beneficiaries of the emergency subsidy program consisting of cash and non-cash monthly assistance amounting to P5,000 to 8,000 for two months. “We must […]

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DILG senior officials, including Malaya, self-quarantine after Año tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Senior officials of the Department of the Interior and Local Government have gone in self-quarantine after Interior Secretary Eduardo Año tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. In a statement, Interior spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said he and the other officials will “observe symptoms in accordance with DOH (Department of Health) protocols” after coming in close contact with Año. He gave the assurance Año “is fully in charge and that the operations of the entire […]

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SC allows online filing of complaints and posting of bail during COVID-19 emergency

(Eagle News) – The Supreme Court of the Philippines will allow the online filing of complaints, information, and posting of bail in a bid to further limit the physical movement of court judges, users, and personnel amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country. In Administrative Circular No. 33-2020 issued March 31 by Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta, the high court outlined the procedure and reglementary periods to be observed in filing criminal complaints via […]

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Health care workers with symptoms are considered PUIs, should be tested for COVID-19, says DOH

DOH amends protocol, algorithm on COVID-19 PUIs   (Eagle News) – The Department of Health (DOH) has changed its protocol and algorithm on the persons to be given tests for COVID-19 to include medical and health practitioners who are waging the war against the virus in the frontlines. Health Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Vergeire said that health workers, including doctors and nurses, who exhibit even mild respiratory symptoms of the disease should be immediately tested […]

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Cloudy skies, isolated rains expected today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and isolated rainshowers are expected in  the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers as the easterlies affect the eastern section of the country. PAGASA said these were due to localized thunderstorms as well. The eastern section of Northern Luzon and the rest of the country will have light to […]

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Año tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año  has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. According to Año, this was based on results of the test he took on March 27. “Today, March 31, I received the result from (Research Institute of Tropical Medicine) informing me that I am positive for COVID-19. I make this announcement to call the attention of all persons I had close contact with to go on self-quarantine and observe any […]

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Ex-senator Marcos tests positive for COVID-19, but health condition already improving, says his spokesman

    (Eagle News) – Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., had tested positive for COVID-19 but is already getting better, his spokesperson said on Tuesday, March 31. Atty. Victor Rodriguez, his spokesman, said that the former senator is currently in self-isolation and is strictly following quarantine protocols since he arrived in the country from a European trip. He said that Marcos received his positive test results on March 28 from the Research Institute for […]

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COVID-19 cases in the country rise to 2,084 with the addition of 538 new cases; deaths climb to 88

Biggest single-day jump for COVID-19 cases in PHL so far   (Eagle News) – Coronavirus cases continued to rise in the country with the expanded COVID-19 testing as total cases reached 2,084, with the addition of 538 new cases – the biggest single-day jump in cases so far, the Department of Health said. The latest data as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, also included seven new recoveries in the country. This brings to 49 […]

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Two powers granted under Bayanihan law reserved to President Duterte’s office, others delegated

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has reserved only two additional powers granted to him by Congress to address the coronavirus disease 2019 health emergency. According to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, reserved by the President from the Bayanihan We Heal As One law were the power to direct the operation of private establishments, and the  power to require businesses to prioritize contracts for materials and services needed for the health crisis. He said these powers […]

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Pres. Duterte says he’ll suspend, detain corrupt gov’t execs, LGU officials profiting from COVID-19 crisis

Warns LGU officials not distributing food items, financial assistance to constituents   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he will suspend and even detain corrupt local government officials who are not distributing food, financial assistance, and other essential items to their constituents, but are instead hoarding them and taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis. The 75-year old Philippine leader gave the warning to the LGU officials and other government officials who are not only […]

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Nograles: TWG led by Health department to determine whether quarantine will be lifted, extended or expanded

(Eagle News)–The Technical Working Group of the Inter-Agency Task Force will determine whether or not the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine needs to be lifted, extended or expanded to include other areas. This is according to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who held a virtual press briefing on Tuesday, March 31. According to Nograles, the TWG headed by the Department of Health shall also determine the parameters of extension, lifting or expansion, if any. The enhanced community […]

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Sotto: President Duterte has submitted full report on gov’t action vs COVID-19

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has sent Congress his first-ever report on the government’s action on the coronavirus disease 2019 crisis. Senate President Tito Sotto said the full report was sent early this morning. “Sending it to the members of the oversight,” he said, referring to the oversight committee of Congress tasked to review the weekly reports specified under the Bayanihan We Heal as One Act that granted President Duterte additional powers to address the public […]

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