Lockdown To Be Lifted ‘Gradually’, According To The British Government. The lifting of COVID-19 lockdown measures in the United Kingdom was likely to be “gradual”, according to the British government. This, as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reveal the British government’s plans following the announcement that the country had passed the peak of the … Read more
BIR extended the deadline for filing taxpayers’ income tax returns to June 14. The Bureau of Internal Revenue extended the deadline for filing taxpayers’ income tax returns as the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in some areas in the Philippines continued until May 15, 2020. Under Revenue Regulations 11-2020 of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, taxpayers … Read more
The CDC suggested that a decentralized system such as COVID-19 contact tracing app of Apple and Google was “preferred”. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a document indicating the minimum and preferred criteria for digital contact tracing apps. As reported by CNBC, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggested that a … Read more
The enforcement of PNP on the first day of GCQ in some parts of the Philippines was “generally smooth”, according to the Deputy Chief for Operations of the Philippine National Police. Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar on Saturday said that the enforcement of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on the first day of the general … Read more
Over 500 Residents In Navotas City Returned Cash Aid Under SAP Over 500 residents in Navotas City waived a total of PHP 4.6 million worth of emergency subsidy under the DSWD’s Social Amelioration Program. This, as the City Social Welfare and Development Office reported that 551 residents in Navotas City returned their social amelioration cards … Read more
NGCP Gave Medical Supplies To 300 Hospital To Help Combat COVID-19 NGCP — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said that it gave medical supplies to 300 hospitals in the Philippines in order to support the government’s efforts to combat COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019. This, as Cynthia Alabanza, the spokesperson of the National … Read more
The US FDA approved the emergency use of Remdesivir in treating patients with severe COVID-19. US FDA — The Food and Drug Administration in the United States approved the emergency use of Remdesivir in treating patients with severe COVID-19. This, as US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn said that the experimental drug, Remdesivir, … Read more
Pope Francis Promoted Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle To Cardinal-Bishop rank. Pope Francis on Friday promoted Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle to the highest title of a Cardinal in the Catholic Church, the Cardinal-Bishop. This, as the Vatican press on Friday officially announced the said promotion, adding that the Pope also promoted Italian Cardinal Benjamin Stella to … Read more
Malaysia will allow businesses to continue their operations starting May 4, according to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister of Malaysia on Friday said that the government will allow businesses to continue their operations starting Monday, May 4. This, as Muhyiddin Yassin, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, said that the government “partially” eased the … Read more
Marikina City started conducting free COVID-19 testing for its residents, according to the city mayor. Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro on Friday said that the city government started conducting free COVID-19 testing for its residents. This, as the city mayor said that the health department accredited its COVID-19 testing laboratory after weeks of delay. The … Read more