LTO-7’s N. Bacalso facility now serves as quarters for CCMC doctors, nurses

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The doctors and nurses of the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) won’t have to travel far to get their well-earned rest after the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Central Visayas formally turned over to the…

OFWs affected by global pandemic to receive P10K one-time financial aid from DOLE

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY—The overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the coronavirus 2019 pandemic will soon receive a one-time financial assistance of P10,000. “The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has already prepared the guidelines of the DOLE-AKAP (Abot…

FDA warns against use of unproven drugs, vaccines for treatment of COVID-19

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned the public against using drugs or vaccines with unproven claims to be safe and effective as treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The FDA issued the warning…

NFA offices, warehouses remain open during Holy Week

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY—The National Food Authority offices and warehouses nationwide will remain open throughout the Lenten Season. In a press release posted on its Facebook page, National Food Authority (NFA) administrator Judy Carol Dansal announced that the agency…

SEC contributes P2B to fight against coronavirus 2019 pandemic

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—In accordance with the government’s response to the coronavirus 2019 pandemic, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has transferred P2 billion from its accounts to the Bureau of Treasury. According to an emailed press release…

Oceana calls for fair distribution of Bayanihan grant, local development fund to fisherfolk

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Amid adverse impact of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on the livelihood of fisherfolk, Oceana calls for their inclusion in the distribution of the Bayanihan grant and the local development fund. The group issued this…

NEDA urges government to prioritize support for production of essential goods

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Amid the country’s fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government should prioritize support for the production of essential goods and personal protective equipment. The…

UP experts project COVID-19 curve peak to occur between end of April to June

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of the Philippines (UP) COVID-19 Pandemic Response Team has projected that the peak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) curve would occur by the end of April or in June yet. The team,…

DTI to act vs violations of 30-day grace period for residential, commercial rent during ECQ

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Owners of residential and commercial units who refuse to provide a grace period for the payment of rental that falls due during the enhanced community quarantine period faces imprisonment and/or a fine. Republic Act (RA)…

LTFRB-7: Only vehicles with special permits may be used to ferry employees who are exempted from ECQ

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/06/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Private vehicles may be used to provide shuttle service to employees of companies that are exempt from the prohibitions of the enhanced community quarantine provided that its owners secure a special permit from the…

PH rice farmers to receive cash subsidy from DA

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/06/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Rice farmers will receive P5,000 cash subsidy from the Department of Agriculture (DA) to help augment their needs amid the enhanced community quarantine due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). “Our rice farmers will receive…

SEC bares 14 groups engage in scams after national emergency declaration

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/05/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines —While authorities are focused on stopping the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), several individuals and groups have been enticing the public to invest in fraudulent activities. In an emailed press release,…

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