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(Eagle News)–Two Filipinos have died due to the coronavirus disease 2019 abroad, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. According to the DFA, the deaths were reported in the Asia-Pacific Region and Europe. Of the 169 Filipinos who were reported to have contracted the virus abroad, 111 were reported in the Asia-Pacific region, 18 in the Middle East, 20 in Europe and 20 in the Americas. Some of those reported cases have to be verified by […]
(Eagle News)–A Manila International Container Port employee has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019, the Bureau of Customs said on Wednesday, March 25. In a statement, the BoC said those who had direct contact with the employee, whom it did not identify, were advised to undergo self-quarantine. Authorities were also already conducting contact tracing. The BOC added the port would temporarily be closed because the entire MICP building will be disinfected. Customs Commissioner Rey […]
Six patients recover (Eagle News) — The Quezon City government has confirmed 62 cases of the coronavirus disease 2019. In a post on its official Facebook account, the local government said the breakdown of the 62 is as follows: Of the 62, the local government said six have recovered while six have died. So far, there were 34 patients under investigation and 193 patients under monitoring in the city. The Philippines has confirmed 501 COVID-19 […]
(Eagle News)–Las Piñas on Tuesday, March 24, confirmed another case of the coronavirus disease 2019. With the additional case, the number of COVID-19 cases increases to 7. According to a breakdown released by the Las Piñas City government, of the seven, three were from BF International Village-CAA; two from Zapote; one from Talon Kuwatro and one from Pamplona Tres. According to the local government, one person has so far recovered. The Philippines has confirmed 501 […]
(Eagle News)–A cardiologist who was at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 has passed away. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of one of the great pillars of cardiology, PHA past president Dr. Raul Diaz Jara. He was a great father, teacher, mentor, poet, author, singer, colleague, friend,” the Philippine Heart Association said in a statement on Tuesday, March 24. The PHA described Jara as a “great […]
(Eagle News)–The mayor of Naic, Cavite has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. Mayor Junio Dualan made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 24. “Ikinalulungkot ko pong ibalita na ang resulta ng swab testing na ginawa sa inyong lingkod noong March 18, 2020 ay ‘positive,’” he said. He said he had undergone the tests in the hospital to know his health status. He was advised by doctors to remain in “strict […]
(Eagle News)–Cavite province has recorded four new coronavirus disease 2019 cases, bringing the total to 14. In a Facebook post, Gov. Jonvic Remulla said the new cases were a 62-year-old male and a 71-year-old male from Naic, a 30-year-old female from Tanza and a 67-year-old female from Indang. He said one patient from Cavite City was reported but this has not yet been confirmed by the Provincial Health Officer as an “official” case. The province […]
Another person recovers, bringing total of recovered patients to 18 (Eagle News) – -The number of coronavirus disease cases in the Philippines has reached 462. The Department of Health said this was as of 4 p.m. today, March 23, after the agency recorded 82 new cases. The DOH also recorded eight new deaths, bringing the total to 33. The new fatalities were within the 57 to 89 years old bracket. Of the fatalities, four of […]
(Eagle News) — Biñan, Laguna has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus disease 2019. In a Facebook post, the city’s public information office said the first case was a 58-year-old female from Barangay San Francisco who had no travel history. The PIO said the patient started showing symptoms on March 7. She tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, March 23. The patient is currently admitted in a hospital, the PIO said. The City Health […]
(Eagle News)–Government employees who physically report to work during the enhanced community quarantine will receive hazard pay. Administrative order number 26 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, March 23, said the hazard pay covers national government agencies including state universities and colleges and government-owned and controlled corporations. The pay is an amount not exceeding P500 per day of work. “Personnel who are already entitled to hazard pay, hazardous duty pay, hazard allowance or […]
Death toll at 33; 18 patients recover (Eagle News) — The Department of Health on Monday, March 23, confirmed 16 new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019, bringing the total number to 396. According to Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire, eight additional deaths were also recorded. With the additional fatalities, the number of deaths has reached 33. The DOH said a total of 18 patients have recovered. President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to hold a […]
(Eagle News) — A Palace official on Monday, March 23, warned local officials against abusing their authority. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles issued the warning in a televised briefing amid reports some local officials were charging people for the quarantine pass. Nograles reiterated the quarantine passes should be issued free of charge. “Huwag po nating abusuhin yan at huwag po tayong magtake advantage sa calamity na to dahil maaari yung maximum penalty pa po ang maaaring […]
