The Philippine Red Cross was “preparing a letter” asking PhilHealth to pay for the remaining balance, according to Gordon. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Richard Gordon on Tuesday said that the Philippine Red Cross was already preparing a letter asking the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to pay its remaining balance. This, after PhilHealth had … Read more
Philippine Red Cross To Resume COVID-19 Testing, According To PRC Chairman Richard Gordon. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Richard Gordon on Tuesday said that the PRC will start processing COVID-19 tests from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) starting Tuesday night. This, after it received partial payment from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Gordon … Read more
Panglao Island in Bohol province recorded its first COVID-19 case. The tourist town of Panglao Island in Bohol province on Tuesday had recorded its first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). As such, Panglao Island in Bohol province was no longer COVID-19-free due to its first case. The municipal government of Panglao said in a press … Read more
Several Residents Cemeteries Before Scheduled Closure on October 29-November 3, 2020 Several residents have visited their departed loved ones in Bagbag Public Cemetery before the closure of cemeteries. Previously, the Philippine government has announced the closure of both private and public cemeteries including memorial parks and columbariums in the country. The announcement aims to prevent … Read more
Catholic Devotees Attend Church Mass Although the Establishment is Filled w/ Floodwater Several Catholic devotees brave floodwaters just to attend Church mass at San Rafael Parish in Macabebe, Pampanga. The Filipino devotees showed their undying faith and trust to the Lord by braving the floodwaters just to attend Church service. The photos of the staunch … Read more
DOH had recorded 1,524 newly-reported COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) had recorded 1,524 newly-reported coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. of October 27, 2020. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines as of today. According to its … Read more
86 Burial Attendees Got Hospitalized Due to Food Poisoning Around 86 burial attendees got hospitalized after allegedly eating the sandwich served during the event in Catanduanes. Over the past few decades, numerous cases of food poisoning incidents in the country. Some people have been hospitalized and few of them have died after consuming contaminated foods. … Read more
DOH released an advisory on COVID-19 swab test results requested via online FOI portal. The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday released an advisory on COVID-19 swab test results requested via online FOI portal. In an advisory that was posted on its official Facebook page, the Department of Health had been receiving a lot of … Read more
The government was offering free COVID-19 swab testing for returning OFWs, according to OWWA. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Tuesday said that the government was offering free COVID-19 swab testing for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In an interview on GMA Network’s “Unang Hirit”, OWWA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said that they had … Read more
Pope Francis would celebrate Christmas without congregation this year, according to a report. Pope Francis would celebrate Christmas without congregation this year due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a report. This, as the Catholic News Agency (CNA) on Monday reported that the Pope would have to forego meeting Catholics at the annual Advent … Read more