Arnel De Jesus, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) was appointed as the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the state-run insurance company during the medical leave of Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales is the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of PhilHealth. In a text message, PhilHealth spokesperson Shirley … Read more
DOH had recorded over 4,800 newly-reported coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. of August 18, 2020. The Department of Health (DOH) had recorded over 4,800 newly-reported coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. of August 18, 2020. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number … Read more
Taal Volcano Emitting Ash Plumes Elicits Comments Online TAAL VOLCANO UPDATE – The alarming video of Taal Volcano emitting ash plumes and steam goes viral and elicits comments online. On Monday morning (August 18, 2020), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) released the latest updates regarding Mt. Taal. The volcano has been placed … Read more
Banat By test positive with Coronavirus Pro-Duterte blogger Banat By or Byron Cristobal in real life tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Recently, Banat By revealed on his official Facebook page that he’s infected with the dreaded virus. Based on his post, he was not feeling well since August 6 (which is also his … Read more
Cavite province was set to launch free WiFi system for students. Cavite province was set to launch a free WiFi system which would be utilized for the educational needs of students amid the pandemic, according to Governor Jonvic Remulla. On Tuesday, Remulla said in his Facebook post that he’s very happy to announce that Cavite … Read more
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Happy That Only 45% of Filipinos Have No Jobs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that he is glad only 45 percent of Filipinos have no jobs amid health crisis. On Monday (August 17, 2020), the Malacañang Palace reported that the record-high adult joblessness in July 2020 hits 45.5 … Read more
The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 164,474, according to DOH. The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 164,474 with over 3,300 newly-reported cases, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of … Read more
Experts from UP had recommended a 15-day extension of MECQ in NCR and nearby areas. Experts from the University of the Philippines (UP) had recommended a 15-day modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) extension in Metro Manila and its nearby provinces. This, as UP experts warned that a “premature” lifting of modified enhanced community quarantine might … Read more
PhilHealth Chief Ricardo Morales, 13 Others Permit Opening of their Bank Accounts PHILHEALTH CHIEF RICARDO MORALES – The head of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. signed a bank secrecy waiver. PhilHealth is currently on hot waters. It was since its former anti-fraud officer threw allegations of corrupt practices inside the agency. The chief of the … Read more
The DOH had recorded 40,397 newly-reported coronavirus recoveries for today, August 16, 2020. The Department of Health (DOH) had recorded 40,397 newly-reported coronavirus recoveries in the Philippines for today, August 16, 2020. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines via Virtual Presser. According … Read more