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DISCRIMINATION OF COVID-19 PATIENTS, FRONTLINERS TO BE PENALIZED — NOGRALES

Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases spokesperson Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles issued a stern warning on those who discriminate against healthcare workers,  overseas Filipino workers, and suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients, saying in a press briefing over the weekend that these acts of discrimination will be dealt with under the […]

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IATF LAUDS PRIVATE SECTOR VOLUNTEER EFFORTS IN COVID-19 FIGHT — NOGRALES

Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) spokesperson Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles over the weekend lauded private sector efforts to help the government in its efforts to treat and isolate Filipinos who are confirmed to have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While lamenting the fact that the IATF had received […]

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NEA TO REMIT P1.3B UNUSED SUBSIDIES, DIVIDENDS TO BOLSTER COVID-19 RESPONSE — MASONGSONG

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) will remit around P1.35 billion to the national government to support efforts to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID) pandemic.  This after the NEA Board of Administrators (BOA) approved the remittance of the P1,346,765,113 in unused subsidies and dividends to the Bureau of Treasury, as requested by […]

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24/7 HEALTHCARE, FREE MEALS IN METRO MANILA QUARANTINE CENTERS — DIZON

Three major facilities in Metro Manila will operate as COVID-19 quarantine centers starting this week, with patients having access to 24/7 healthcare and free meals, among others. The Ninoy Aquino Stadium in the Rizal Memorial Complex, the Philippine International Convention Center, and the World Trade Center will all have air-conditioned cubicles with plug-in outlets, free […]

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INC DONATES P13.2-M IN PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO QC HOSPITALS, ALLOWS USE OF PH ARENA FOR USE IN FIGHT VS COVID-19

The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) has started providing protective equipment as well as needed hospital supplies to key public hospitals in Quezon City in an effort to assist the city government and health authorities in the fight against COVID-19.   “We’re distributing these necessities to all public hospitals in Quezon City to address the urgent […]

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TURN COVID-19 CRISIS AS OPPORTUNITY TO FORM EARTH-FRIENDLY HABITS – CIMATU

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu is encouraging all Filipinos to turn the ongoing COVID-19 crisis as an opportunity to develop earth-friendly habits that can save the environment. “Save water, use environment-friendly materials to minimize trash and regulate the use of energy during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ),” said Cimatu. “Use water responsibly and avoid wastage.” The […]

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DA GIVES FREE VEGETABLE SEEDS TO PROMOTE HOME GARDENING – DAR

To ensure food availability and sustain food production amid the threat of COVID-19, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying its promotion of home gardening through the distribution of free vegetable seeds and planting materials nationwide. “We need to explore all strategies to ensure that food productivity, availability and sufficiency is attained, particularly in this […]

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ASYMPTOMATIC CARGO DRIVERS, CREW EXEMPTED FROM 14-DAY HOME QUARANTINE – NOGRALES

Drivers and crew of cargo and delivery trucks are not required to take the mandatory 14-day home quarantine if they do not show any symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) said. IATF-EID spokesperson Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said this will allow […]

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DPWH PARTNERS WITH PRIVATE FIRMS IN CONVERTING PUBLIC BUILDINGS INTO COVID-19 FACILITIES – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with the support of private firms EEI Construction and the Villar Group have started converting the Forum Halls of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) to accommodate mild to moderate cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Secretary Mark Villar announced that materials and manpower resources are […]

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GOVT TO LAUNCH QR-BASED PASS SYSTEM TO SPEED UP PASSAGE AT QUARANTINE CHECKPOINTS — NOGRALES

The government is set to launch a QR (Quick Response barcode)-based pass system that will better enforce social distancing protocols and speed up the passage of individuals and vehicles passing through checkpoints that enforce the enhanced community quarantine.This was announced by Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) spokesperson Cabinet Secretary […]