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(Eagle News) – There are at least 348 Filipinos abroad who have contracted COVID-19, and nine of them have already died, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In its latest advisory, the DFA said that as of March 30, a total of 348 overseas Filipinos from 30 countries had been reported to have contracted the coronavirus infection. They are in various areas in Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and […]
(Eagle News)–Soon, the government will be using an app to help decongest checkpoints amid the enhanced community quarantine, the Department of Science and Technology said. In a statement, Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said the Rapidpassph, a virtual identification system developed by Developers Connect (DevCon Philippines) that utilizes QR-code based technology, was approved for use by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases on Friday, March 27. On the […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night condoled with the kin of those who died in the Lionair plane that crashed as it was on its way to Japan for a medical evacuation. “My condolences to the families and I assure you na tutulong kami sa anumang paraan. Do not be discouraged,” the President said. Eight people were killed after the plane bound for Haneda crashed and caught fire at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to the private sector, especially the big corporations and companies, to help the government in the present national emergency, by giving assistance to the poor and the informal sector. In a late night speech to the nation on Monday, Duterte said that the government has already prepared P200 billion for distribution to poor families. This was provided for in the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act where […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night unveiled a P200-billion assistance plan for low-income families affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. “Sila ang nasa informal sector and those who live day to day on subsistence wages or no work no pay,” the President said. According to the President, under the program, reportedly the biggest social assistance program in the country, beneficiary households will receive “emergency support for their 2 months based on the regional […]
(Eagle News) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against the use of Prodex-B, a drug combination that has recently been making the rounds in social media as a possible cure for COVID-19. In an advisory issued Monday, March 30, the FDA described as “baseless” the claims that Prodex-B can be used for treatment and prevention of COVID-19. “The drug combination of Procaine and Dexamethasone with Vitamin B called ‘Prodex-B’ is circulating in […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health has announced the procurement of P1 billion worth of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers who are in the frontlines in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019. Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire said the agency was waiting for the 1 million sets of PPE for use of public hospitals and private hospitals, even outside Luzon. Each PPE set includes goggles, head gear, an N95 mask, apron, a gown […]
(Eagle News) – The total number of coronavirus cases in the country reached 1,546 on Monday afternoon, March 30, with the addition of 128 new cases. The Department of Health said the rise in cases were expected as there is now more partner laboratories able to test COVID-19 cases, and more tests kits have become available for the country to use. The DPH also announced seven additional COVID-19 related deaths bringing the total number […]
(Eagle News) – The University of the Philippines Office of Admissions (UPCAT – U.P. System) has announced that it is postponing the release of the UP College Admissions Test (UPCAT) 2020 results, originally scheduled today, Monday, March 30. In an announcement posted at the UP website on Saturday, March 28, the U.P. System said that it considered the situation of UPCAT applicants, who “will have different levels of access to online results in light […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will have a televised message to the public today, March 30. The televised message was tentatively scheduled at 4 p.m., Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. No other details were available. President Duterte has imposed an enhanced community quarantine in Luzon to contain COVID-19. The Philippines has so far recorded 1418 COVID-19 cases. Panelo had said the increase in the recorded number of cases was due to the increase in […]
(Eagle News)–At least 120,000 coronavirus disease 2019 locally developed test kits will be available starting Saturday, the Department of Science and Technology said on Monday, March 30. DOST said the Manila HealthTek Inc. will manufacture the test kits following the arrival of the first batch of reagents. Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said they will prioritize the production of 26,000 test kits for field implementation and distribution to certain hospitals that can do […]
(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto expects President Rodrigo Duterte’s first report on the government coronavirus disease 2019 response to include three things. According to Sotto, these were the government’s actions on the distribution of financial aid to the 18 million families in the informal sector; mass testing, especially in urban areas; and prioritization of the safety and welfare of frontline health workers. Sotto issued the statement on the day the President was supposed to submit […]
