DOH Releases Update on Philippines’ Coronavirus Cases DOH – The Department of Health confirmed 272 new cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Philippines. Currently, the Philippines is witnessing an upward trend of the confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country. Yesterday, the health department reported that the total cases of COVID-19 reached … Read more
GSIS will be releasing pensions of its members earlier than its original schedule. The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Saturday announced that it will be releasing pensions of its members earlier than its original schedule. This, in order to help increase their needs in view of the enhanced community quarantine over the entire Luzon. … Read more
Bacolod City will be distributing food packs to 40,000 poor households throughout the 14-day enhanced community quarantine. The city government of Bacolod will be distributing food packs to 40,000 poor households throughout the 14-day enhanced community quarantine. Evelio Leonardia, the mayor of Bacolod City, said that the initial distribution of food packs will start on … Read more
Curfew violators will no longer be held in custody, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Curfew violators during the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine imposed by the local government units (LGUs) will no longer be held in custody, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday. This, as Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar, the … Read more
Four NCMH Workers Have Tested Positive For COVID-19. Four (4) workers from the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) have tested positive for COVID-19 or coronavirus disease. The National Center for Mental Health, however, said that it was unclear that these workers were part of the Philippines’ current tally of coronavirus cases, which was at … Read more
Noveleta Cavite Mayor allegedly spreads fake news about COVID-19 Noveleta Cavite Mayor Dino Chua faced complaints due to fake news about COVID-19 that he was allegedly spreading. As the enhanced community quarantine has reached its second week, local government officials have been exerting more effort in order to ensure the safety of their constituents. However, the … Read more
Update on the COVID-19 Test of Christopher de Leon’s Wife Sandy Andolong Christopher de Leon revealed the result of the test of his wife, actress Sandy Andolong, for COVID-19. The first actor in the Philippines to test positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus or COVID-19 is veteran actor Christopher de Leon. More commonly called as … Read more
The council of Barangay Dasmariñas in Makati City advised Senator Pacquiao and his family to stay at home. The council of Barangay Dasmariñas in Makati City advised Senator Emannuel “Manny” Pacquiao and his family to stay at home for a while. This, after Senator Pacquiao was spotted having in contact with Senator Koko Pimentel, who … Read more
Update on the Coronavirus Deaths Recorded in Italy Amid the Outbreak ITALY – The Italian authorities recorded nearly 1,000 deaths due to coronavirus in just 24 hours. Sadly, the 2019 novel coronavirus which was first recorded in China has taken thousands of lives across the globe. Currently, the global COVID-19 death toll is over 27,000 … Read more
Jojo Garcia, the General Manager of MMDA, has tested positive for COVID-19. Jojo Garcia, the General Manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), has tested positive for COVID-19 or coronavirus disease. This, as Garcia revealed his test result to the public, adding that he will temporarily have to work from his home. In a … Read more