Cebu City ECQ to be extended until May 15

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has announced the extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to the rising cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In an official statement, the mayor said that…

More families quarantined and more areas locked down as Lapu-Lapu City registers five new COVID-19 positive cases 

Norman V. Mendoza 04/22/2020

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan ordered the lockdown of some areas in his city and the quarantine of affected families as the city registered five new COVID-19 positive cases on Wednesday, April…

Transfer of COVID-19 patients to quarantine facility went well, says CCPO chief

Immae Lachica 04/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— All went well with the transfer of the positive patients from Sitio Zapatera to the quarantine center at the Barrio Luz National High School on Tuesday night, April 21, 2020, according to Police Colonel Josefino Ligan,…

118 vehicles from Cebu City denied entry at Talisay checkpoint

Rosalie Abatayo 04/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 118 private vehicles carrying unauthorized personnel were denied entry into Cebu province during the first day of the “one-entrance policy” in the border of Talisay City and Cebu City at the…

Go favors extending quarantine in places with high COVID-19 incidence

Inquirer.net 04/22/2020

  MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said on Tuesday, April 21, that he favored extending the enhanced community quarantine measures to further contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. He…

63 COVID-19 patients in Sitio Zapatera transferred to quarantine center

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/22/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The positive asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic patients of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Sitio Zapatera in Barangay Luz has already been transferred to the quarantine center at the Barrio Luz National…

What did the quarantine turn you into?

Immae Lachica 04/21/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The implementation of the enhanced community quarantine in some places around the country gave people the time and the opportunity to step outside of the box. The internet, of course, played a huge role…

Gealon tells police: Refrain from bringing inmates in need of PE to CCMC

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/21/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The Cebu City government is asking law enforcers to find medical facilities other than the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) where inmates could undergo physical examination (PE) before they are brought to court for…

Available quarantine centers needed to facilitate transfer of Sitio Zapatera patients

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Until the quarantine facilities in Cebu City will start accepting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, infected residents in Sitio Zapatera in Barangay Luz, Cebu City will have to remain in home isolation. The…

Remember these tips when you pick-up or receive your online order

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 04/20/2020

Many restaurants and fast-food chains are still offering delivery services in major cities in the country. Even grocery stores and pharmacies now have pick-up or delivery services. Other delivery apps and small businesses are also working despite…

PNP threatens ‘massive arrest’ if quarantine violations persist

Krissy Aguilar 04/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has threatened a “massive arrest” if quarantine violations continue amid growing coronavirus cases in the country. PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa said he has ordered the National Capital Region…

LTO-7 chief reminds public: ‘Quarantine is for all’

Rosalie Abatayo 04/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Land Transportation Office Central Visayas Regional (LTO-7)  Director Victor Caindec reiterated that quarantine is meant for everyone, regardless of social status. This he said following sightings of several private vehicles on the streets…

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