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(Eagle News)–Several offices of the Manila Metropolitan Trial Court will be on lockdown starting today, June 19. A memorandum issued by Manila MeTC executive Judge Carissa Anne Manook-Frondozo said branches 29, 30, 13 and 5 located at the Manila City Hall; the Office of the Clerk of Court; and branches 1,2,3,4,6,8, 10, 15, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27 and 28 at the Parkview Plaza Building shall be closed until June 29. The decision to […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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)–The Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday, June 8, said there were no new recoveries recorded today among overseas Filipinos who contracted the COVID-19 virus. The DFA said those who recovered remain at 2231. The number of confirmed cases among overseas Filipinos has reached 5405, with 13 new cases. The death toll, the DFA said, stands at 371 with one new death reported in the Americas.
(Eagle News)–The Philippines and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $400-million loan agreement that aims to help boost domestic capital markets amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Finance said the loan for the Support to Capital Market Generated Infrastructure Financing, Subprogram 1 (SCMGIF1) is set for accelerated disbursement this year. The loan is expected to be effective by June 10 and be fully disbursed by June 15, with a maturity period of 15 […]
(Eagle News)–The House Committee of the Whole approved on Wednesday night the proposed Bayanihan to Recover As One Act. With the approval of House Bill 6953, lawmakers came closer to virtually enhancing and extending the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act or Republic Act 11469, which had granted President Rodrigo Duterte additional powers to address the COVID19 crisis, to September. The Bayanihan to Heal As One Act which was passed by both chambers of Congress […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has reached 14035 after the Department of Health reported 258 additional cases. Of the new cases, the DOH said 75 percent or 195 cases came from Metro Manila; 20 percent or 51 cases from other areas; and 5 percent or 12 cases from repatriates. Recoveries rose to 3249, with the addition of 72. The death toll stands at 868, including the five new ones. […]
“It’s not his fault kung may mangharana sa kaniya,” President says (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has said it was he who didn’t want National Capital Region Police Office Chief Debold Sinas “transferred,” noting he was a “good” and “honest” officer. According to the President, it wasn’t Sinas’ fault “kung may mangharana sa kaniya.” “It is his time to be there. I do not believe in just firing him just because kinantahan siya ng happy birthday,” […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Sonny Angara has tested positive anew for COVID-19. In a Facebook post on Saturday, May 2, Angara said he found out about this after he underwent an initial antibody test in preparation for his donation of blood plasma to COVID-19 patients for a second time. “My wife Tootsy has tested negative, which could be proof of what my doctors are positing that I am probably no longer infectious and that this latest positive […]
HEIs in areas under general community quarantine may continue classes until end of academic year, Roque says (Eagle News)–The Inter-Agency Task Force has recommended the postponement of the opening of classes to September except in areas under a general community quarantine. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the announcement on Friday, April 24. “Maski po low to moderate risk (areas) considered for 100% closure pa rin—dahil ang mga transmitters ay mga kabataan mula edad 0-20—lahat ng […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation and its attached agencies have recently turned over P80 billion in dividends and remittances from revenues to the national treasury. Of the amount, the DOTr said the P50.7 billion represent dividends from 2017 to 2020 and P29.3 billion in remittances from revenues for 2019. In a statement, the DOTr said of the P50.7 billion, P10.1 billion were from 2017, P12.2 billion from 2018, P11.1 billion from 2019, and P17.3 billion […]
