President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the extension of the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until April 30 to curb the transmission of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). 2-week ECQ extension ‘reasonable, justified Economic team tapped to seek more funds for … Continue reading DUTERTE extends to April 30 Luzon-wide ECQ
Malasakit Centers one-stop-shops for med aid, not for Covid-19 Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday belied misinformation circulating on social media about Malasakit Centers, clarifying that no donations are accepted or distributed in these centers. “There are no donations … Continue reading BONG GO slams “fake news” versus Malasakit Centers
By ROGER M. BALANZA THE SOCIAL HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION (SHFC) has granted P1.5 Million in financial assistance to its contractual workers as emergency cash aid against the adverse economic impact of the New Corona Virus Disease 2019 or Covid-19. The … Continue reading SHFC GRANTS P1.5 MILLION SUBSIDY TO CONTRACT WORKERS VS. COVID-19 CRISIS
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it has sued 24 persons for allegedly spreading false reports and information on the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. PNP chief, Gen. Archie Gamboa said they have so far uncovered 20 incidents … Continue reading 24 Covid-19 fake news peddlers face raps
The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) donated face masks and alcohol to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) as the country battled the spread of the deadly New Corona Virus 2019 (Covid-19). This is part of our contribution to help fight … Continue reading SHFC DONATES TO PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL
DILG chief tests positive Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Tuesday announced that he has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).”Today, March 31, I received the result from RITM (Research Institute for Tropical Medicine) informing me that I am … Continue reading CORONAVIRUS hits Año; spares Lorenzana, Gamboa
Fate of Luzon-wide quarantine up to IATF working group The fate of month-long enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon lies in the hands of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ (IATF-EID) technical working group, Cabinet … Continue reading ANTI-COVID TASK FORCE STUDYING LIFTING/EXTENSION OF QUARANTINE
“Read Bayanihan report; stop courting media hype” Malacañang hit back at opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros for criticizing President Rodrigo Duterte’s public address late Monday night, saying she should “study” the President’s report to Congress and help in the fight against … Continue reading PANELO SLAMS HONTIVEROS OVER COMMENT RE DUTERTE COVID-19 REPORT
A week after the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (RA 11469) was signed into law, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday submitted his first report on government measures being undertaken to respond to the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) health crisis. … Continue reading Duterte’s submits ‘Bayanihan’ report to Congress
THE ECONOMY WILL SUFFER Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday said extending the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine is not advisable as it would affect the country’s economy. “Hindi advisable na pahabain, magsa-suffer ang economy (It … Continue reading Año against extension of Luzon-wide lockdown
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
