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by Peter Hutchison with Joseph Schmid in Paris and AFP bureaus Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Swathes of Europe as well as New York began the long process of reopening from coronavirus lockdowns on Monday, but a resurgence of infections in China and South Korea offered a sobering reminder of the dangers of a second wave of cases. The mixed fortunes illustrate the high-wire act governments face across the globe […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the inclusion of five million low-income families as beneficiaries of the government’s Social Amelioration Program. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Tuesday, May 12, the five million were apart from the 18 million families who were identified as recipients of the monthly cash aid of P5,000 to 8,000 for two months under the SAP. Roque said, however, that the second tranche will only cover poor households in […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China reported no new domestic coronavirus infections on Tuesday, after two consecutive days of double-digit increases fuelled fears of a second wave of infections. China has largely brought the virus under control, but it remains on edge, fearful that a second wave could undermine its efforts to get the economy back up and running. A new cluster reappeared over the weekend in the city of Wuhan, where the pandemic first emerged, […]
(Eagle News) — Metro Manila, Laguna and Cebu City shall be placed under a so-called “Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine starting May 16 where strict lockdown measures will be implemented but there would be some essential industries to be allowed with 50 percent workforce, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced on Tuesday, May 12. These areas are considered under a Red Zone where barangays with high COVID-19 cases will also be classified as either a “critical […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Tuesday, May 12, announced the areas that would no longer be under a community quarantine, will be under a modified enhanced community quarantine and will be under a general community quarantine starting May 16. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the following low-risk areas will no longer be under a community quarantine: LUZON Region I Ilocos Norte* Ilocos Sur La Union* Pangasinan* Dagupan City* Region IV-B Marinduque Occidental Mindoro […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Ambo” has maintained its strength as it remained almost stationary over the Philippine Sea. In its 11 a.m. update on Tuesday, May 12, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m.,the center of “Ambo” was estimated 385 km east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte. PAGASA said it is packing maximum winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to […]
(Eagle News)–Cavite province will be under a general community quarantine starting May 16. This was according to Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla, who said the information was relayed by Malacañang on Monday night. The Palace has yet to officially release the list of areas that will remain under an enhanced community quarantine and under a GCQ after May 15. According to Remulla, the opening of the provincial economy will be slow, with restaurants allowed to operate […]
Rate of infection to be monitored for lockdown return (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he wanted to make sure that the common man who will be affected by the quarantine measures that will be announced later by his spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque, will understand protocols that should be followed to prevent a second or third wave of infections with the easing of restrictions. He said he had approved most of the recommendations by […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Department of Social Welfare and Development to tap soldiers for the distribution of cash aid amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The President in a public address aired on Tuesday, May 12, said he gave the order to Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista, former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. “I have nothing against sa mga lalaki. Ang sinasabi ko lang mas matiyaga itong mga babae […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has advised the public to continue practising safety protocols as part of the “new normal,” noting that the Philippines could not afford a second or third wave of COVID-19 infections. The President in particular urged the public to wear a mask when going out of their houses, and to practise social distancing, as he announced some areas would remain under a lockdown after May 15. He did not specify, however, what […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has offered a P2-million reward for the killing of New People’s Army top commanders or information on their hideout. The President made the announcement as he railed against the rebel group, whose members he said were killing soldiers. “Kapag nakapatay kayo ng commander, nakaturo kayo saan natutulog iyong commander, sabihin niyo sa akin. P2 million (ang reward) ‘pag top commander,” Duterte said in a public address aired on Tuesday, May 12. […]
(Eagle News)–“Ambo” has maintained its strength as it moves slowly in a northwest direction. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of Monday evening, the center of Tropical Depression “Ambo” was estimated 300 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. PAGASA said the trough of “Ambo” will bring scattered light to moderate with at times heavy rainshowers during thunderstorms over Mindanao, and Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1 may be raised over […]
