Duterte set to address the public on Covid-19 today
President Rodrigo Duterte will address the public on Monday, March 30, two weeks since he placed the entire island of Luzon under quarantine to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo. … Continue reading Duterte set to address the public on Covid-19 today
AFP: CPP-NPA virus deadlier than Covid-19
While the military is assisting the government on containing the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19), Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM) chief, Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade, Jr., said efforts will continue to protect the country and its people against the deadlier … Continue reading AFP: CPP-NPA virus deadlier than Covid-19
THE DURIAN BEAT: Jun Bacolod, Covid-19 and acts of compassion and kindness
We need more Good Samaritans and philanthropists By ROGER M. BALANZA There are angels who appear to bring kindness and compassion and help in man’s hour of need. I had this experience as the country staggers from the onslaught of … Continue reading THE DURIAN BEAT: Jun Bacolod, Covid-19 and acts of compassion and kindness
COVID-19 DOH STATS AS OF MARCH 27
PH records 96 new Covid-19 cases; 9 deaths The Philippines now has 803 persons infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) following the report of 96 new cases, the Department of Health reported on Friday. As of noon, there were … Continue reading COVID-19 DOH STATS AS OF MARCH 27
Palace to RITM: Don’t repeat Eric Yap Covid-19 test blunder
Malacañang on Friday reminded the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) to be more careful in releasing the results of tests for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). The directive was made shortly after RITM recanted its previous finding that ACT-CIS party-list … Continue reading Palace to RITM: Don’t repeat Eric Yap Covid-19 test blunder
DUTERTE LOCKED DOWN IN PALACE BY BIRTHDAY, COVID-19
BONG GO: Under self-quarantine until April 7; ‘quarantined’ 75th birthday on March 28 Simula noong mayor pa ng Davao City si Pangulong Duterte, hindi siya nagse-celebrate ng birthday. Nasa bahay lang siya. This has been his tradition. To some extent, … Continue reading DUTERTE LOCKED DOWN IN PALACE BY BIRTHDAY, COVID-19
DUTERTE to celebrate birthday at Malacañang Palace
Palace’s birthday wishes: ‘Good health, long life’ Malacañang wished that President Rodrigo R. Duterte would continue to have “good health” and live a “long life” ahead of his birthday, especially at this time when the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) plagues … Continue reading DUTERTE to celebrate birthday at Malacañang Palace
DUTERTE FAMILY SAFE despite quarantined presidential guards
PSG on self-quarantine All personnel of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) have been required to undergo self-quarantine starting March 28 until April 10, its head announced on Friday. PSG chief, Col. Jesus Durante’s order came after ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Eric … Continue reading DUTERTE FAMILY SAFE despite quarantined presidential guards
NOGRALES:No military control, quarantine extension in Luzon
There is no truth to claims that there will be military control and extension of enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said on Friday. In a radio interview, Nograles branded as “fake news” the rumors circulating on … Continue reading NOGRALES:No military control, quarantine extension in Luzon
Pimentel breached quarantine protocols vs. coronavirus
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III agreed with Makati Medical Center (MMC) that Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III breached the quarantine protocol for persons under monitoring (PUMs) for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) when he went to MMC on Tuesday. “Kami po … Continue reading Pimentel breached quarantine protocols vs. coronavirus
Angara tests positive for Covid-19
Senator Sonny Angara on Thursday became the third member of the Philippine Senate who tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). “I regret to announce that today, March 26, I received my test result and it is positive for Covid-19,” … Continue reading Angara tests positive for Covid-19
