Buying, selling of COVID-19 convalescent plasma is illegal, DOH warns

Consuelo Marquez 08/09/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Buying plasma from COVID-19 survivors and selling it is illegal, The Department of Health (DOH) warned on Saturday. According to a DOH statement, there is no evidence yet to show that the plasma is…

Ex-Manila mayor Alfredo Lim dies at 90

Consuelo Marquez 08/08/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim passed away on Saturday afternoon. He was 90. In a report on CNN Philippines, Lim’s daughter Cynthia confirmed the demise of the long-time public servant. Maraming salamat po sa…

‘Backride’ is back: IATF allowing pillion riding for couples starting July 10

Consuelo Marquez 07/09/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The government’s task force against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) will  allow pillion riding for couples with strict health protocols starting Friday, July 10, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año announced on Thursday, July 9, 2020.…

Año denies reports entire Central Visayas on ECQ

Consuelo Marquez 06/19/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday clarified that the whole Central Visayas was not placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), saying that only Cebu City is on a strict coronavirus lockdown. “Hindi yan totoo.…

‘Bato’ to anti-terror bill critics: Don’t blame gov’t if terrorism escalates

Consuelo Marquez 06/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Critics of the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 should not blame the government if terrorism in the country worsens, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said on Sunday. “Sige okay lang sa akin, eh di…

Banac says Sinas’ mañanita affects public view of PNP, police performance

Consuelo Marquez 06/12/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The controversial birthday mañanita of National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director police  Major Gen. Debold Sinas has affected the performance of the police as well as the public’s perception of the national police,…

COVID-19 cases in PNP surpass 200th mark

Consuelo Marquez 05/15/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) now has more than 200 cases of coronavirus disease after recording 25 more policemen who contracted the respiratory ailment. PNP Health Service data showed Thursday that the total number…

Gov’t needs P31.7B for cash aid of ‘left-out’ poor families — DILG exec

Consuelo Marquez 04/28/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The government will need P31.7 billion to fund the cash subsidy of poor families excluded from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) list of beneficiaries under the social amelioration program, an official of…

DILG reminds LGUs to prohibit donation of infant formula

Consuelo Marquez 04/24/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday reminded local government units (LGUs) and residents that infant formula donations are prohibited as it “undermines” breastfeeding for newborn babies. DILG Spokesperson and…

5 more cops test positive for new coronavirus; PNP tally now at 55

Consuelo Marquez 04/15/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Five more policemen have been found positive for the novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2, bringing the total count of infected Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel to 55. PNP Health Service records showed Wednesday that the five…

Duque seeks ban on church masses, moviegoing

Consuelo Marquez 03/13/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque has called for a ban on attending Masses in churches and going to cinemas as a precautionary measure against the 2019 coronavirus disease or COVID-19. In an interview over Radyo…

BREAKING: Coronavirus cases in PH soar to 49; 16 new patients recorded

Consuelo Marquez 03/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has 16 additional cases of 2019 coronavirus disease or COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 49, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. The coronavirus disease is a respiratory disease…

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