DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental — Two fishing vessels were apprehended in the municipal waters of Manapla, Negros Oriental on Wednesday, March 18, for allegedly being involved in illegal fishing. The M/BCA “Leomar” owned by Marlene Padernal of…
CAGAYAN DE ORO — The Department of Health on Wednesday confirmed that the 58-year-old Patient No. 201, who died at Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Marawi City, was positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). The confirmation came…
CAGAYAN DE ORO—Army officials have implemented community quarantine measures in Camp Evangelista, the biggest military camp in Mindanao. Lt. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, spokesperson of the 4th Infantry Division, said they have limited the entry to only the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has already taken its toll on several businesses in Central Visayas. As of today, March 18, 2020, at least 234 workers from four establishments in the region have…
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental- Recognizing the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), city officials here have placed Dumaguete City under a state of calamity. However, Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo said that he does not see the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — After being only allowed to carry half the passengers that they can usually accommodate, van for hire drivers (V-Hire) feel the pain of the social distancing measures imposed on them. Social distancing measures…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines —Shopping malls, cinemas, and other entertainment centers in Cagayan de Oro City will be closed starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This developed after Mayor Oscar Moreno, Cagayan de Oro City mayor, announced…
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines — The Ro-Ro (roll on-roll off) ship, “M/V St. Francis Xavier,” which was turned away from Nasipit port in Agusan del Norte, has finally found a safe harbor in Cagayan de Oro City.…
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental- The provincial government of Negros Oriental has declared a state of calamity to secure its residents against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The declaration comes with the closure of their borders, ports, and…
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Checkpoints manned by the Army and police will implement the community quarantine measure in Iligan City after midnight Sunday to protect its residents from the deadly COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). Iligan Mayor Celso…
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Man, who was shot dead and burned in Barangay Labogon, Mandaue City last Thursday, March 12, 2020, has been identified. The victim was identified by his sister as Gary Pateños Teonis, 33, a…
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental – Policemen here are looking for a man who “left” the provincial hospital where he was admitted for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVId-19) monitoring. Police Colonel Julian Entoma , director of the Negros Oriental…