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Tag: COVID 19
BSP extends relief package to banks, financial institutions over COVID-19 impact
(Eagle News) – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) extended a regulatory relief package to banks and other BSP-supervised financial institutions (BSFI) to help cushion the potential impact of COVID-19 on their operations. The relief package was provided for in Memorandum No. M-2020-008, issued by the BSP shortly after its Monetary Board approved the granting of temporary relief and rediscounting relief measures to BSFIs. In a statement, the BSP said that it “recognizes the potential […]
PGH, Lung Center, Jose Rodriguez Memorial designated as COVID-19 referral hospitals for Metro Manila
(Eagle News) – The Department of Health (DOH) is finalizing preparations to equip the Philippine General Hospital, Lung Center of the Philippines, and Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital as referral hospitals for COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila. In an advisory, the DOH said that it is expecting to finalize talks with the UP-PGH today, March 20. “In view of this, the UP-PGH has begun ceasing admission for non-emergency cases to free up wards and […]
WATCH: Telecommuting and tele-schooling : San Antonio, Texas update
WASHINGTON D.C. (Eagle News) — “The balance of having to be a mom at the same time and…working and at the same time—having to care for my five-year-old daughter has been a little bit of a challenge.” Czara Venegas is An Equal Opportunity Advisor from U.S. Department of Defense, shares with Eagle News International Washington, D.C. how the COVID-19 lockdown is affecting work life and mom life. Enter Telecommuting and Tele-schooling. “We try to maintain […]
Cavite province confirms seventh COVID-19 case
(Eagle News) — Cavite province has confirmed its seventh confirmed case of the coronavirus disease 2019. In a Facebook post, the provincial government said the the case was a 44-year-old female resident of Dasmarinas City. She is now confined at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa City. According to the provincial government, nine people were also arrested for violating the order placing the province under a community quarantine. “The coming days will be […]
Palace slams Sison for refusal to reciprocate gov’t ceasefire amid public health emergency
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, March 20, slammed Communist Party of the Philippines founding chairman Jose Maria Sison for refusing to declare a ceasefire despite the public health emergency. “Sison is again engaged in a ranting nonsense that only highlights his perverted vision of reality as well as his insensitivity to the present grave peril that the Filipino people he professed to fight for face,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. […]
DOTr: Foreigners to be temporarily barred from entering PHL starting March 22
(Eagle News) — Foreigners will not be allowed to enter the country temporarily starting March 22 at midnight. The Department of Transportation said in an advisory on Friday, March 20, that only Overseas Filipino Workers, repatriating Filipinos, their foreign spouses and children (provided that the foreign spouse and children are traveling with the Filipino national), and foreign government and international organization officials accredited to the Philippines, will be allowed to enter the country. OFWs, balikbayans, […]
Sotto: Congress likely to hold special session for passage of supplemental budget on Saturday
(Eagle News)–Congress is more likely to hold its special session for the passage of a supplemental budget against the coronavirus disease 2019 on Saturday. This is according to Senate President Tito Sotto, in a message to reporters on Friday, March 20. He said the session will be livestreamed. Those who wish to cover the session may do so, but following specific guidelines which will be released, he said. Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte called on Congress […]
WATCH: COVID-19 situation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Report from an OFW
WASHINGTON DC (EAGLE NEWS) — An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) gives an update and an OFW perspective to Eagle News International, Washington, D.C. about the lockdown in Saudi Arabia.
MIAA to departing travelers: Be at NAIA 3 to 4 hours before departure time
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority on Friday, March 20, advised passengers to arrive at least three to four hours before their scheduled departure at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. “Be sure to allot ample time for long lines and extended wait times, to avoid inconvenience,” MIAA said. According to MIAA, the long lines and delays are expected because of “prolonged screenings (health and security checks) and limited manpower (deployment of airport personnel is reduced […]
House of Representatives to observe social distancing measures in special session
(Eagle News)–The House of Representatives will observe social distancing measures when it convenes for a special session for the passage of a supplemental budget against the coronavirus disease 2019. In a statement, Cayetano said this was to “ensure that the proceedings will be safe and secure for all those who will be attending.” “We will keep everyone updated as soon as we are able to set a date for the convening of the special session,” […]
China reports no new local virus cases for second day
BEIJING, China (AFP)— China on Friday reported no new local cases of the deadly coronavirus for a second straight day, but its progress against the disease was confronted by another increase in imported infections. The country’s drop in cases offers a ray of hope for the rest of the world as a slew of other nations go into lockdown in an effort to emulate China’s tactic against the disease. The number of deaths in China has […]
