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(Eagle News) — Another Department of Health official has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III did not identify the DOH official but said the patient was exhibiting mild symptoms. Duque did not give any more details. Earlier, the DOH confirmed one of its officials had tested positive for COVID-19. Duque himself went on self-quarantine but tested negative for the virus. The Philippines has over 600 confirmed COVID-19 cases so […]
(Eagle News) – -Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri on Friday, March 27, said he was extending his self-quarantine to 21 days. Zubiri made the announcement on Friday, March 27, as his 14-day quarantine came to an end. “I am now on my 16th day of isolation but I have decided to extend it to 21 days just to be absolutely sure that I no longer have any symptoms (for the coronavirus disease 2019),” Zubiri said. According […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, March 26, reminded high-ranking government officials to follow the quarantine guidelines set by the Department of Health in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019. “The protocols set by the government for persons under investigation or monitoring must be strictly and absolutely observed by all people falling under the said categories, regardless of their socio-political status…Those holding high positions in the government are enjoined to […]
(Eagle News) — The wife of Bongbong Marcos on Thursday, March 26, said he was alive and “well,” amid rumors the former senator was dying. “Contrary to the rumors currently circulating, my husband is well. His lungs did not collapse,” Liza Marcos said in a statement, also denying reports he had been airlifted in Chavit Singson’s plane to get treatment in Singapore. The statement included a picture of her husband, who was smiling while seated […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Sonny Angara has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. Angara made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, March 26. “I have been feeling some symptoms like mild fever, cough, headaches and general weakness,” he said. He said he has not had any contact with the public since he took the test on March 16. “Let us continue to support all efforts to fight the further spread of the virus. […]
(Eagle News) — The municipality of Binangonan in Rizal has confirmed its first coronavirus disease 2019 case. In a statement, Binangonan Mayor Cesar Ynares said the first case was a 44-year-old female and a resident of St. Monique Subdivision in Barangay Pantok. She has a history of travel to Zamboanga City and Davao City. The patient is confined in a private hospital and is now in stable condition, Ynares said. Ynares said a disinfection of […]
Seven recover (Eagle News)–The Quezon City government has 87 confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 cases. In an update posted on its official Facebook account, the local government said of the 87, 13 have died and 7 have recovered. The city has 39 people under investigation, and 234 patients under monitoring. In Metro Manila, Quezon City has the most number of COVID-19 cases so far. The Philippines has over 600 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
(Eagle News)–A member of the staff of a Supreme Court associate justice has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. A statement from the Office of Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier said the staff member had a fever which persisted from March 12 to 18. The patient got tested for COVID-19 on March 19, and the results came out positive on March 24, according to the City Health Office of Bacoor, the statement said. The statement […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. Pimentel himself said this in a message on Wednesday, March 25. He said he received the news from the Department of Health, after he underwent the test on Friday, March 20. “I have quarantined myself upon the doctor’s advice and consistent with the protocol,” he said, noting that he felt he was “on the way to recovery.” He urged […]
DOJ: No PNP, no barangay checkpoint (Eagle News)–All barangay checkpoints must now be under the supervision of the Philippine National Police. According to Justice spokesperson Markk Perete, “no PNP, no barangay check points.” In a memorandum from the PNP headquarters signed by Police Major General Emmanuel Luis Licup, all quarantine control points at the barangay level shall be specifically supervised by the unit commander or the chiefs of police. “In this regard, all unit commanders, […]
(Eagle News)–The Las Piñas government on Wednesday, March 25, confirmed four more cases of the coronavirus disease 2019, bringing the total to 11. According to the Las Piñas government, of the 11, five were from Barangay BF International-CAA, one in Manuyo Dos, one in Pamplona Tres, two in Talon Kuwatro and two in Zapote. Fourteen people are under investigation, while 263 have been classified as people under monitoring . One patient has so far recovered. […]
(Eagle News)–Zamboanga City has recorded its first coronavirus disease 2019 case. Mayor Beng Climaco said the patient was a 29-year-old male from Barangay Sinunuc who had a travel history from Metro Manila. Climaco said the man took a Philippine Airlines flight from Metro Manila and arrived in Zamboanga City. He manifested mild symptoms such as fever and chills on March 15. Authorities are currently tracing the people the patient may have had contact with, including […]
