New OWWA Chief Arnell Ignacio tests positive for COVID-19

Jean Mangaluz 08/11/2022

MANILA, Philippines – Arnell Ignacio, the newly appointed administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), tested positive for COVID-19. Ignacio disclosed his condition when asked in an interview with ANC. “As soon as I end this…

COVID-19: From pandemic to endemic

Nicanor Austriaco - @inquirerdotnet 08/11/2022

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak that had begun just a few months earlier in Wuhan, China, was a global pandemic. A pandemic is defined as “an epidemic occurring worldwide,…

‘Nothing to be alarmed’ – Rama on uptick in COVID cases in Cebu City

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As far as Cebu City is concerned, the uptick in the number of new COVID-19 cases recorded is nothing to be alarmed of. This assurance came from Mayor Michael Rama himself, who urged…

‘I was in isolation’ – Rama on criticisms over city officials’ absence in recent floodings

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has responded to criticisms and complaints hurled against him, and several City Hall officials, as to why they were not ‘physically present’ when the city suffered its ‘worst…

DepEd-7: Booster dose for students not required

Morexette Marie Erram 08/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) said COVID-19 vaccination status will not be a prerequisite in face-to-face classes, even among students. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, DepEd-7 director, reiterated that students are not…

Students need COVID-19 booster shot before classes start – Bongbong Marcos 

Zacarian Sarao - @inquirerdotnet 08/07/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is urging students to get their COVID-19 booster shots ahead of the start of face to face classes later this month. “Una na riyan ‘yung panigurong nakapag-booster shot na…

Sunday’s Ironman race symbolizes Cebu’s recovery and optimism

Glendale G. Rosal 08/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sunday’s Megaworld Cebu Ironman 70.3 Philippines is more than just a showcase of sports excellence. It is also a sign of recovery and optimism. A total of 1,928 triathletes from 46 countries will…

Rama remains asymptomatic, ends home quarantine on Friday

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 08/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama will end his mandatory quarantine on Friday, August 5, 2022, according to Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, the City’s consultant on health. Rama started his home quarantine on Sunday…

Lapu-Lapu City finalizing list of OCA recipients

Futch Anthony Inso 08/03/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Government is now finalizing the list of healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-HCWs who will receive the One Coranavirus Disease 2019 (COVID)-19 Allowance (OCA). This was confirmed by Lapu-Lapu City Health…

Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama tests positive for Covid-19

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 08/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is currently undergoing quarantine after he tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor, however, remains asymptomatic and is able to do some paper works while at home. This is…

DOH-7 urges public to stay vigilant as C. Visayas remains free of monkeypox

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) on Monday, August 1, assures that the region remains free of any confirmed cases of monkeypox.  Nevertheless, the regional health office urged the public to…

‘Very high’ COVID-19 positivity rate in 5 Visayas provinces — OCTA

Neil Arwin Mercado 08/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — “Very high” COVID-19 positivity rates were observed in five provinces in the Visayas  as of July 30, OCTA Research fellow Guido David reported Monday. David said “very high” positivity rates were recorded in Capiz, Aklan,…

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