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BEIJING, China (AFP) — China reported 11 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, including six domestic cases in the capital that raised concerns about a resurgence. The majority of China’s cases in recent months were overseas nationals tested as they returned home, with the domestic outbreak brought largely under control after the disease first emerged in the central city of Wuhan last year. But the new cases have prompted Beijing officials to delay the return […]
(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 […]
(Eagle News)–Nine Bureau of Immigration officers initially suspected of being infected with the COVID-19 virus turned out negative for the same. In a statement, the bureau said the officers, who were assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, yielded the results in confirmatory RT-PCR swab tests conducted after they tested positive in the rapid antibody tests conducted for bureau NAIA personnel at the airport’s Terminal 3 last June 5. “We are elated upon learning that, […]
(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 […]
(Eagle News)–Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed the Philippines would be a “priority” once China develops a vaccine against COVID-19. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said this was the assurance given by Xi himself in a phone conversation with President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, June 11. “President Xi reiterated China’s commitment to the international community to make any vaccine it develops a global public good and that as a friendly neighbor, China certainly considers the Philippines as […]
(Eagle News)–The Lapu-Lapu City mayor has tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Junard Chan made the revelation himself in a Facebook post in Cebuano. He said he got infected “even if we tried our best to avoid” it. He gave the assurance the delivery of basic services will continue. He said he has been isolated in his home since Tuesday, June 9. Lapu-Lapu was among three cities in Cebu that asked the Inter-Agency Task Force for […]
(Eagle News)–Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta on Friday, June 12, urged Filipinos to pay tribute to the country’s frontliners, whom he called the “new heroes.” “Habang ginugunita natin ang kagitingan ng ating mga bayani na nag-alay ng kanilang karunungan at nagbuwis ng kanilang buhay upang ipaglaban ang ating kalayaan at kasarinlan, nararapat din na bigyan natin ng pagpupugay ang ating mga bagong bayani –ang ating mga frontliners na buong tapang na hinaharap ang banta ng sakit […]
(Eagle News) — Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. has passed away. His wife, Cecile, confirmed the news he had died at 7:26 a.m. due to pneumonia “caused by the recurrence of his cancer, not COVID.” Yasay was 73 years old. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. in a Tweet hailed Yasay, who had recommended him to a post in the United Nations, as someone who “hurt no one and helped everyone he could.” […]
(Eagle News) — The number of COVID-19 recoveries added today, Thursday, June 11, hit a record-high of 270, bringing the total recoveries to 5,165 as the total cases reached 24,175. The Department of Health (DOH), in its data as of 4 p.m. today, said that 443 cases were also added for the day: 254 were fresh cases, while 190 were late cases or those cases the results of which had been released to patients […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will temporarily suspend its operations effective Sunday, June 14. The Department of Labor and Employment said this was after six of its officers and staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Labor Attache Nasser Mustafa said that effective Sunday, all POLO officers and staff will be on a work-from-home arrangement but will still respond to calls, offer consulting services to clients and provide counseling to […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte communicated by phone with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the two Asian leaders strengthened their cooperation in the fight against COVID-19. During their conversation, Prime Minister Modi “assured the supply of affordable medicines and COVID-19 pharmaceutical products to the Philippines, including Hydroxycholoroquine,” according to a Malacanang statement on the conversation of the two leaders. “Prime Minister Modi likewise said that India is ready to extend all possible […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is prepared to give 25 percent to 50 percent subsidy to employers who will retain their present employees, or even hire more people, amid the COVID-19 crisis. This incentive, according to Labor Secretary Silvestri Bello III, is part of their program to protect the “employment status” of workers in the formal sector. “Ngayon, mayroon din po tayong programa para sa mga formal workers and this […]
