(Eagle News)–The Department of Justice-Padre Faura Complex is on lockdown starting tomorrow, June 18. Justice spokesperson Markk Perete said Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra himself ordered the lockdown, which will last until June 28, after five personnel tested positive for COVID-19. Perete said the five personnel who tested positive for the virus include one assigned to a field office, and outsourced services. He said work will continue to be done from home. “Affidavits, motions, and other […]
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LTO suspends work in main office, QC licensing office after 12 employees test positive for COVID-19
(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Office has suspended all work in its main and Quezon City offices starting noon today, June 17, after 12 of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, the LTO said its central office and the QC Licensing Office will be temporarily closed until Friday to pave the way for a disinfection of the premises. Operations will resume on Monday, June 22. “The health and safety of our […]
New Mandaluyong Hall of Justice on lockdown starting today, June 15, after public prosecutor tests positive for COVID-19
(Eagle News) — The new Mandaluyong Hall of Justice is on lockdown starting today, June 15, after a public prosecutor tested positive for COVID-19. In deciding for the 14-day lockdown “unless…earlier lifted and upon notice to all concerned,” Acting Executive Judge Ofelia Calo noted the public prosecutor reported to the Mandaluyong Prosecutors Office sometime last week, and some court personnel and judges “had physical dealings” with the Office of the Prosecutor because of the required […]
DOH says country’s mid-June COVID-19 death rate down, below global average; PHL COVID-19 cases near 26,000 mark
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country is nearing the 26000 mark after the Department of Health reported 539 cases on Sunday, June 14. The DOH said of the 539, 366 are “fresh cases,” or those where results were given to the patient within the last three days. The remaining 173 were “late cases,” or those where results were released to the patient four days ago or more. Of the 366 […]
DFA: COVID-19 recoveries among overseas Filipinos reach 2369
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 recoveries among overseas Filipinos rose to 2369 with additional ones from the Middle East. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 21 new cases were also recorded, bringing the total to 5490. Over 2000, or 2726, are still undergoing treatment. The death toll stands at 395, with five new deaths in the Americas and the Middle East. “As we continue to face this pandemic, the DFA, along with its […]
COVID-19 recoveries in PNP rise to 237, confirmed cases reach 395
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 recoveries in the Philippine National Police have climbed to 237. The PNP said this was after four new recoveries were reported as of June 12, at 6 p.m. Confirmed cases in their ranks reached 395. The death toll stands at five. Suspected cases are at 804, while probable cases have reached 715. The Philippines COVID-19 cases have reached over 24000. Metro Manila remains under a general community quarantine but the Inter-Agency Task Force […]
PHL, AIIB sign $750-m loan agreement on co-financing for COVID-19 response
(Eagle News)–The Philippines has signed a $750-million loan agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank to help boost the government’s COVID-19 efforts. According to the DOF, the loan accord cements AIIB’s commitment to co-finance with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) the Philippines’ COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support (CARES) program. The loan agreement signed with the ADB would allow the Philippines to access loans worth $1.5 billion. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and AIIB Acting […]
“Extreme localized community quarantine” of Morning Breeze community in Muntinlupa extended to June 16
(Eagle News)–The Muntinlupa government has extended the “extreme localized community quarantine” of a community in Alabang to June 16. Mayor Jaime Fresnedi said the extension of the ELCQ on Morning Breeze Subdivision was to ensure the protection of everyone, following the discovery of 33 suspected COVID-19 cases. The ELCQ was supposed to end on June 5, at 11:59 p.m. Fresnedi said the 33 suspected cases are already in isolation areas. The six residents who tested […]
DOJ: 161 PDLs, 33 BuCor personnel in BuCor-managed facilities confirmed infected with COVID-19
(Eagle News) — Almost 200 persons deprived of liberty and Bureau of Corrections staff members have been confirmed infected with COVID-19. Justice spokesperson Markk Perete said the 161 PDLs and 33 BuCor personnel were based on a report from the Bureau of Corrections as of May 25. Of the 161 PDLs, Perete said six have died, while eight have recovered. Of the 33 BuCor personnel, three have recovered. Among the facilities managed by BuCor, the […]
COVID-19 cases in PHL climb to 14319; recoveries reach 3323
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country climbed to 14319 on Monday, May 25, with the addition of 284 cases. According to the Department of Health, of the new cases, 60 percent or 171 cases came from Metro Manila; 25 percent or 70 cases from Region 7; and 15 percent or 43 cases from other areas. Recoveries rose to 3323 with the 74 new ones. The death toll stands at 873, […]
COVID-19 cases in PHL rise to 13,777; recoveries climb to 3177
(Eagle News)–The number of COVID19 cases in the country has climbed to 13777 after the Department of Health reported 180 additional cases on Saturday, May 23. The DOH said of the new cases, 63 percent or 114 cases were from Metro Manila; and 37 percent or 66 cases were from other areas. Recoveries increased to 3177 with the 85 new ones. Six new deaths were recorded, bringing the total to 863. The government has placed […]
President Duterte urges “patience, perseverance, resilience” as he notes end of COVID-19 crisis “months and months away still”
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, May 22, said the end of the COVID-19 crisis appeared to be “months and months away still.” The President made the statement during his speech as keynote speaker of the graduating classes of the Philippine Military Academy and the Philippine National Police Academy via teleconferencing from Malacañang, as he urged Filipinos to exhibit certain traits for their sake. “Patience, perseverance and resiliency are the crying need of the moment,” […]
