Tag: Oscar Malapitan

Caloocan mayor tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Caloocan Mayor Oscar Malapitan has tested positive for COVID-19. Malapitan made the announcement in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Aug. 25. According to Malapitan, he was so far “in good condition” and was currently “recovering.” He urged all his close contacts to self-quarantine and undergo swab testing. The Caloocan government, he said, will continue its operations. “Umasa po kayo na ang inyong lingkod ay patuloy na nakaantabay sa mga nagaganap at pangyayari […]

DILG issues show-cause orders vs 4 barangay officials for allegedly violating ECQ guidelines

(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government has issued show-cause orders against barangay officials for allegedly violating enhanced community quarantine guidelines. In a statement on Tuesday, April 14, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said the DILG has asked Barangay Libis, Quezon City chairperson Leny Leticia Glivano; and  Caloocan City, Barangay 129 chairman Brix John Reyes and councilmen Romualdo Reyes and John Cris Domingo to explain in 72 hours why they should not […]