Tag: quarantine

Eleazar: More law enforcers to be deployed in markets to ensure social distancing

(Eagle News)–More law enforcers will be deployed to public markets to ensure that social distancing measures are implemented. Philippine National Police (PNP) deputy chief for operations Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar said apart from Interior Secretary Eduardo Año’s order for barangay officials  to assist, PNP Chief Archie Gamboa has “already instructed local police commanders across the country to implement measures that would limit the number of people in the public markets, specifically on the matter […]

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DOTr: Two private ships to be used as temporary quarantine facilities ready for use starting today, April 12

(Eagle News)–The two private passenger vessels commissioned by the Department of Transportation to serve as temporary quarantine ships are  ready for use. The DOTr said the ships lent by logistics company 2GO, will start accommodating returning seafarers and other Overseas Filipino Workers today, April 12, as part of their 14-day quarantine against the coronavirus disease 2019. They are mandated by health  authorities to take a mandatory 14-day quarantine as part of efforts to contain the […]

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100,000 deaths as coronavirus pandemic continues to rage

by Data team and Agence France Presse bureaus PARIS, France (AFP) — The first person to officially die from the novel coronavirus was a 61-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan on January 9. Now, three months later, by April 10, more than 100,000 people have succumbed to the disease. First Asia, then Europe in March and now the United States have each, in turn, become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced more than […]

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PHL gov’t thanks South Korea for donating 950 metric tons of rice for calamity victims

  (Eagle News) – The Philippine government thanked the government of South Korea for its recent donation of 950 metric tons of rice for the thousands of Filipino families adversely affected by natural disasters and calamities last year. The South Korean government recently donated 950 metric tons (MT) of rice to the Philippines, particularly for the thousands of Filipino families adversely affected by natural disasters and calamities last year. “On behalf of President Rodrigo Roa […]

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Stress-free quarantine tips for parents

  (Eagle News) – Feeling bored while under quarantine? Is the news about mounting coronavirus cases worldwide stressing you out that you need a break? Well, there’s a ton of things to do while at home, and parents need not fret. NET25 Kids enumerated some of the things that parents can do while following the stay-at-home order imposed by various cities and towns. From checking your house for things to improve or repair, folding your […]

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Magnolia offers fresh chicken delivery for communities affected by quarantine

  In this time of lockdowns and self-quarantine, fresh chicken delivered in your villages or near your homes is the ideal. Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, a popular fresh chicken brand is starting to do just that. Magnolia Chicken announced that it has started to roll out its “Bayanihan Selling activity to bring chicken supply closer to the consumers” during the enhanced community quarantine. It partnered with netizens who are leaders in their communities […]

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DOH reports 104 new COVID-19 cases bringing total to 3,764; deaths rise to 177

  (Eagle News) — The Department of Health said that 104 new cases of COVID-19 were added in the past 24 hours, bringing the total cases in the country to 3,764. While the 104 new cases were fewer than those added on Monday of 414, there were more deaths reported in the past day at 14.   Because of this the total COVID-19 fatalities have now reached 177 as of 4 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2020. […]

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Pres. Duterte: “We are inclined to extend the lockdown until April 30”; appeals for patience, cooperation

  (Eagle News) –  President Rodrigo Duterte said that the Philippine government is “inclined to extend the lockdown” in the country until April 30. “We are inclined to extend the lockdown up to April 30,” he said.  “Tingnan natin after that.” Appearing on national television again on Monday night, April 6, the visibly tired 75-year old Philippine leader appealed to Filipinos for patience as he called on those who have the money – the private […]

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Lawyer files complaint vs Pimentel over hospital trip

(Eagle News) — A lawyer has filed a complaint against Senator Koko Pimentel for his alleged breach of his self-quarantine for the coronavirus disease 2019, for which he later tested positive. In a Facebook post, lawyer Rico Quicho said he filed the complaint before the Department of Justice through electronic email against Pimentel for violation of Republic Act No. 11332, its implementing rules and regulations, and other Department of Health guidelines. RA No. 11332  bans […]

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Malacanang says there is “emerging consensus” for quarantine extension for another 2 weeks

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang said that “there is an emerging consensus” from medical experts, businessmen, government officials and other individuals to extend the enhanced community quarantine for another two weeks. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said this in a statement as the quarantine period is set to end on April 12 in Luzon. Panelo said that President Rodrigo Duterte is observing and studying the situation, while consulting experts, as he wants the virus pandemic to […]

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As world battles virus, governments under fire

  by Pierre DONADIEU Agence France Presse As the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, the main question for most is simply: “When will it end?”. But other, troubling questions are starting to be asked of governments. Why did Western governments not predict the risk of an epidemic in their territories after the novel coronavirus first emerged in China? Were sufficient preparations made to secure masks and test kits? Did lockdowns to slow the spread of […]

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Duterte warns Filipinos of the “Left” creating trouble; tells public to trust, listen to gov’t in this time of crisis

(Eagle News) – Amid the coronavirus pandemic, President Rodrigo Duterte came out on national television once again on Wednesday night, April 1, to stress the seriousness of the crisis and asked the people to listen to and trust the government. He also warned the “Left” not to create trouble or to instigate violence in this time of crisis, saying that this would create further problems for the country’s poor. “Mga kababayan kong Pilipino, I am […]

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