CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on Good Friday, April 10, 2020, that a “No-Sail Policy” is being implemented in the Visayas. In a statement, PCG said the order is a preventive measure…
CAGAYAN DE ORO — The first COVID-19 positive case in Bukidnon is a barangay official who is a cockfighting aficionado and who attended the Araw ng Dabaw 6-cock derby held from March 6 to 12 at the…
WUHAN, China (AP) — After more than two months indoors, Wuhan resident Tong Zhengkun was one of millions of people enjoying a renewed sense of freedom when the Chinese city’s 76-day coronavirus lockdown was lifted Wednesday. “I…
MANILA, Philippines — While jokes abound on social media about a new generation of “coronials” or “baby zoomers” being conceived during the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, a reproductive health (RH) advocate is taking seriously the prospect of a baby…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo said Sunday she will support an extension of the enhanced community quarantine, but underscored that it was “crucial” for the government to explain to the people why it was necessary…
MANILA, Philippines — The Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine set to end on April 12 may have to be extended for 15 to 20 more days to sustain its gains, the head of the national task force…
It’s only a week since Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia placed the entire province under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) but if her daily updates on the status of the coronavirus outbreak in the province are any indication,…
MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan City 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice on Wednesday asked the national government to extend the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) imposed in the Luzon region for another 30 days. Erice said that the gains…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — While it is easier for workers from the component towns and cities of Cebu province to enter Cebu City, going back to where you came from is another story. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia reiterated…
Wa mapan-os ug wa gyud ko masipyat sa akong baruganan nga kinahanglang maglockdown na ta dinhi sa tibuuk Sugbo batok sa coronavirus disease 2019 o COVID-19. Bisan nalangay ang deklarasyon nila ni Governor Gwen Garcia, Cebu City…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sirens and church bells will ring in Cebu City once the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) begins at 12 noon on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Mayor Edgardo Labella said that shipping lines have agreed…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government will begin distributing the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) cards to its constituents on Saturday, March 28, 2020, the same day that the ECQ or lockdown in the city starts…
