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(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, March 20, slammed Communist Party of the Philippines founding chairman Jose Maria Sison for refusing to declare a ceasefire despite the public health emergency. “Sison is again engaged in a ranting nonsense that only highlights his perverted vision of reality as well as his insensitivity to the present grave peril that the Filipino people he professed to fight for face,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. […]
(Eagle News) — Foreigners will not be allowed to enter the country temporarily starting March 22 at midnight. The Department of Transportation said in an advisory on Friday, March 20, that only Overseas Filipino Workers, repatriating Filipinos, their foreign spouses and children (provided that the foreign spouse and children are traveling with the Filipino national), and foreign government and international organization officials accredited to the Philippines, will be allowed to enter the country. OFWs, balikbayans, […]
(Eagle News)–Congress is more likely to hold its special session for the passage of a supplemental budget against the coronavirus disease 2019 on Saturday. This is according to Senate President Tito Sotto, in a message to reporters on Friday, March 20. He said the session will be livestreamed. Those who wish to cover the session may do so, but following specific guidelines which will be released, he said. Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte called on Congress […]
WASHINGTON DC (EAGLE NEWS) — An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) gives an update and an OFW perspective to Eagle News International, Washington, D.C. about the lockdown in Saudi Arabia.
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — All residents of California were ordered to stay at home Thursday in a bid to battle the coronavirus pandemic in the most populous state in the US. The statewide order, which Governor Gavin Newsom said goes into effect “this evening,” is the most dramatic containment measure yet by a US state. “There is a mutuality, there is a recognition of our interdependence, that requires of this moment that we […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority on Friday, March 20, advised passengers to arrive at least three to four hours before their scheduled departure at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. “Be sure to allot ample time for long lines and extended wait times, to avoid inconvenience,” MIAA said. According to MIAA, the long lines and delays are expected because of “prolonged screenings (health and security checks) and limited manpower (deployment of airport personnel is reduced […]
(Eagle News)–The House of Representatives will observe social distancing measures when it convenes for a special session for the passage of a supplemental budget against the coronavirus disease 2019. In a statement, Cayetano said this was to “ensure that the proceedings will be safe and secure for all those who will be attending.” “We will keep everyone updated as soon as we are able to set a date for the convening of the special session,” […]
PARIS, France (AFP) — The coronavirus epidemic has killed 108 more people in France over the last 24 hours, bringing the total death toll from the outbreak in the country to 372, the top French health official said Thursday. “The number of infections is doubling every four days,” Jerome Salomon told reporters, adding that the virus was spreading in France “rapidly and intensely”. He said that 10,995 cases of coronavirus infection had now been recorded […]
BEIJING, China (AFP)— China on Friday reported no new local cases of the deadly coronavirus for a second straight day, but its progress against the disease was confronted by another increase in imported infections. The country’s drop in cases offers a ray of hope for the rest of the world as a slew of other nations go into lockdown in an effort to emulate China’s tactic against the disease. The number of deaths in China has […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Labor and Employment on Friday, March 20, said it would release P5000 in financial assistance each to workers affected by the enhanced community quarantine. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said in a radio interview the beneficiaries are based on the payroll list submitted to Department of Labor and Employment by employers. He added the Tulong Pangkabuhayan sa Displaced/Underprivileged Workers (TUPAD) financial assistance program for informal workers will start today. President Rodrigo Duterte […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has tested positive for the new coronavirus, becoming the first person from the National Football League known to have contracted the disease. Payton said he is feeling tired but resting at home after going into self-quarantine. “I was fortunate to be in the minority, without the serious side effects that some have. I’m lucky,” Payton told American sports broadcaster ESPN on Thursday. […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Two members of the Los Angeles Lakers have tested positive for the new coronavirus on Thursday as the Philadelphia 76ers also confirmed that three of their players had contracted the disease. The Lakers said they tested their players because on March 10 they played the Brooklyn Nets, who had four players previously test positive for the virus. The Lakers said team doctors are closely monitoring the two players. “We […]
