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(Eagle News)–The Las Piñas City government has confirmed 22 coronavirus disease 2019 cases. The city government on Monday, March 30, said of the 22 cases, one was from Almanza Uno, four from BF International Village-CAA, one from Barangay Daniel Fajardo, two from Manuyo Dos, three from Pamplona Tres, one from Pilar, two from Pulang Lupa Dos, and one from Talon Uno. Talon Dos and Zapote have recorded two and three cases, respectively. The city government […]
(Eagle News)–Private hospitals in Quezon City will now automatically refer potential and positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 to the local government. The city government said this was agreed upon during a recent meeting between Mayor Joy Belmonte and 30 private hospitals in Quezon City, following reports some people exhibiting mild symptoms were turned away and told to monitor themselves in their homes. This was in compliance with DOH Memorandum No. 2020-0108 issued on March […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has jumped to over 1000 because of the more tests being done by the government. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement as he defended the government’s decision to impose an enhanced community quarantine, following criticisms it was ineffective judging by the increase in the number of cases. According to Panelo, the “reason for a few reported cases of confirmed cases two weeks ago […]
(Eagle News)–The staff member of Senator Bong Revilla who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 has passed away. Revilla made the announcement in a statement on Sunday, March 28. “I lost my staff and friend of almost 30 years to this COVID-19 this afternoon,” he said. Revilla, however, did not identify the staff member. Apart from him, Senate authorities earlier said also positive for COVID-19 were a staff member and a consultant for Senator […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines has confirmed 343 new coronavirus disease 2019 cases, bringing the total to 1418. The Department of Health said it has also recorded seven new recoveries, for a total of 42. Three additional deaths were recorded, bringing the total to 71. The new deaths were 70 to 78 years old. All of them had no travel history. Two of them were confirmed to have the disease after they died. All new fatalities had […]
(Eagle News)–Two more coronavirus disease 2019 cases have been recorded in Valenzuela City, bringing the total to seven. According to the local government, one of the additional cases was an 88-year-old female, mother of Patient No. 2. The local government said she was experiencing mild symptoms and is now under strict home quarantine. Patient No. 7, on the other hand, was a 36-year-old male, husband of Patient No. 1 who has a travel history outside […]
(Eagle News)–Over 200 Filipinos abroad have been confirmed to have the coronavirus disease 2019, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. According to the DFA, the 280 were dispersed in the following regions, Asia and Pacific, Europe, Middle East/Africa, and Americas, in 28 countries and areas. Of the 280, the DFA said 140 have been verified by the Department of Health, 35 are new cases, and 168 are undergoing treatment. Over 100, or 108, have recovered […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has risen to 20. The city government said of the 20, one was from Almanza Uno, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Pamplona Tres, Pilar and Talon Uno; four from BF International Village CAA; two from Manuyo Dos, Pulanglupa Dos and Talon Dos and Talon Kuwatro; and three from Zapote. Three patients were under investigation while 386 were patients under monitoring. The Philippines has so far recorded […]
(Eagle News)–Laguna province has recorded 17 coronavirus disease 2019 cases so far. Gov. Ramil Hernandez said of the 17, seven were from Santa Rosa, three from Biñan, two from Calamba and San Pedro, and one each from Cabuyao, Los Baños and Lumban. Hernandez said 687 persons are under investigation, while 8859 are under monitoring. Over 1000 persons under monitoring have been cleared, he said.
(Eagle News)–Two more individuals who work at the Senate have tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. Senate Secretary Myra Marie Villarica on Friday, March 27, said one was a consultant of Senator Pia Cayetano. She said the consultant was not required to report to the office daily, and last reported for work on March 11. She was not present in the plenary hall during the last session day nor was she present during the […]
Money from PPA, MIAA, CAAP to be used to fund other gov’t projects, too, DOTr says (Eagle News)–Three Department of Transportation agencies have remitted in advance over P10 billion in dividends to the national government to help the country fight the coronavirus disease 2019. In a statement, the DOTr said the over P10 billion, which shall be used in other government projects, represents the total dividends of the Philippine Ports Authority, Civil Aviation Authority of […]
Three new patients recover, nine others die (Eagle News) — The Philippines has confirmed 803 coronavirus disease 2019 cases. According to the Department of Health, this was after the country recorded 96 additional cases as of 4 p.m. on Friday, March 27. The country has confirmed 9 additional deaths, bringing the total to 54. Three additional recoveries were also recorded, with the total now at 31. One of the recovered patients was a 48-year-old Filipino […]
