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(Eagle News)–Metropolitan Manila Development Authority spokesperson Celine Pialago has tested negative for the coronavirus disease 2019. In a Facebook post, Pialago said this was based on the results of the test she took after she was in direct contact with an infected person during a meeting. She said she took the test also after experiencing colds, dry cough, and other flu-like symptoms during the first three days of her quarantine, which started on March 23. […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has reached 32. The Las Piñas government said of the 32, one each was from Almanza Uno, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Barangay Elias Aldana and Talon Uno; two each from Pamplona Uno, Pamplona Dos, Pulanglupa Dos and Talon Kuwatro; three each from Manuyo Dos, Pamplona Tres, Pilar and Zapote; and four each from BF International Village-CAA and Talon Dos. The Las Piñas government said seven […]
24 deaths, 11 recoveries recorded (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City has reached 174. The Quezon City government said of the 174 as of Wednesday night, 24 have died while 11 have recovered. According to the local government, there are 76 patients under investigation and 416 patients under monitoring. The Department of Health has so far recorded over 2000 COVID-19 cases.
(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,” […]
Six patients recover, two die (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas City has climbed to 27. In its update on Wednesday, April 1, the Las Piñas government said of the 27, one each was from Almanza Uno, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Pamplona Uno and Talon Uno; four each from BF International Village-CAA and Talon Dos; three each from Pamplona Tres, Pilar and Zapote; and two each from Manuyo Dos, Pulang Lupa […]
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has suspended all its scheduled hearings in its main office amid the enhanced community quarantine. The LTFRB said the suspension until further notice also applies to all hearings in its National Capital Region office. “This is to ensure the safety of our stakeholders amidst (the) rising number of confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country,” the LTFRB said. The Philippines has so far […]
(Eagle News)–San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora has tested negative for the coronavirus disease 2019. Zamora posted the result in a Facebook post on Wednesday, April 1. Zamora said, however, that he will have to finish his 14-day quarantine, as advised by the Department of Health and following protocol. So far, he said he was on his fourth day and continued to feel “perfectly OK.” Zamora had gone on self-quarantine after one of his staff members […]
(Eagle News)–The vice mayor of Jalajala in Rizal passed away one week after he tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. Jom delos Santos announced the death of his father Jolet delos Santos in a Facebook post. “Napakasakit po sa aming buong pamilya ang biglaang pagkawala ng ama ng ating bayan,” he said. The vice mayor had tested positive for COVID-19 on March 25. Jom, however, had reported his father was stable. The Philippines has […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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) — 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 […]
