Cats can catch COVID-19, study finds
A study published on Wednesday revealed cats could be infected with COVID-19. The information prompted the WHO to say it would look closer into the possibility of humans to pets …
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Dagupan City Mayor Brian Lim donates 8 months salary for COVID-19 test kits
Dagupan City Mayor Brian Lim donated his salary for eight months to buy 1,000 units of COVID-19 rapid anti-body test kits (RATKs). “The test kits, which have been approved by …
Starbucks reopens drive-thru in Luzon stores
Starbucks Philippines announced Wednesday that they are reopening their drive-thru feature in select stores across Luzon amid the extended enhanced community quarantine. In a Facebook post, the famous coffee shop …
Duterte to sell government assets when ‘end game’ comes
President Rodrigo Duterte said he would consider selling government assets as a last resort to fund government’s COVID-19 response in case “end game” comes. Duterte said in a televised address …
Duque credits Duterte for low COVID-19 cases in the Philippines
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque touted the Philippines has low COVID-19 cases compared to other countries, giving credits to President Rodrigo Duterte on how the government responded to the …
Duterte says COVID-19 crisis could last up to two years
President Rodrigo Duterte, in his public address, urged the public to be patient in solving the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis, citing it could last for two years. “Kapag hindi naayos …
DOTr calls out CNN Philippines for misleading report on scrapping MRT-3 rehab
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) called out CNN Philippines regarding its “misleading” report that DOTr has offered to scrap the MRT-3 Rehabilitation Project to get funds for COVID-19 response. “This …
LTFRB: 435,619 PUV drivers to receive cash aid from gov’t
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced Wednesday the government would give cash aid to a total of 435,619 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers amid the extended enhanced …
Cebu Pacific flights suspension extended until April 30
Cebu Pacific announced Wednesday that its flights’ suspension is also extended until April 30 or until the end of the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine. “Due to the extension of the Enhanced …
Vulnerable, at-risk prisoners ask SC for temporary release amid COVID-19 crisis
A group of prisoners considered vulnerable and at-risk to COVID-19 infection asked the Supreme Court for a temporary release amid the pandemic. Twenty-three prisoners filed a petition by way of …
15 PH tycoons included in Forbes Billionaire 2020
Fifteen business tycoons from the Philippines were included in the list of Forbes Billionaire 2020 with Manuel Villar leading for the second straight year. Manuel “Manny” Bamba Villar Jr is …
Gov’t urged to mobilize army reserve force for COVID-19 fight
A lawmaker from Iloilo urged the government to mobilize the Army Reserve Force of the Philippines to reinforce the workforce responding to the COVID-19 crisis. “I recommend to the Inter-Agency …
Journalist Howie Severino survives COVID-19
Journalist Howie Severino confirmed yesterday he was a COVID-19 survivor. He has been discharged from the hospital and still recovering. “I am one of the lucky ones who have been …
Barangay officials allegedly beat PWD who complained of not receiving relief goods
Barangay officials allegedly beat a 27-year-old person with disability or PWD after he complained of not receiving relief goods in Barangay Rizal in Dinalupihan, Bataan. The barangay, however, has a …
10 arrested for watching alleged cockfight in Mandaluyong
Authorities arrested at least 10 residents of Barangay Addition Hills in Mandaluyong after they were caught watching an alleged cockfight. In an interview with Dobol B on News TV on …
Philhealth releases new rates for COVID-19 starting April 15
Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) on Tuesday released a new case rate package for COVID-19 patients beginning April 15. Ricardo Morales, PhilHealth President, and CEO noted that the government insurer …
Virus epicenter Wuhan ends lockdown
Wuhan City, the COVID-19 epicenter, ends lockdown after 11 weeks. After 76 days of closing its doors to the world, the coronavirus epicenter Wuhan in China ended its lockdown. As …
All You Need To Know About Navy Federal Car Loans
If you have honorably served your country, Navy Federal Car Loans will help you purchase yourself a much-deserved vehicle. Military personnel serves at national borders, land, air and the sea …
Procter & Gamble Philippines to manufacture face masks to help COVID-19 fight
Procter & Gamble Philippines pledged Tuesday it would manufacture face masks in its Cabuyao City plant to help prevent the spread of the pandemic. P&G Philippines president and general manager …
32 arrested for spreading COVID-19 fake news
The Philippine National Police (PNP) have arrested up to 32 people involved in spreading fake news or misinformation on social media in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same …
P1,000 emergency aid for middle-income earners proposed
A solon is proposing that P1,000 emergency aid be given to middle-income earners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda, chairman of the House committee on ways …
Deadline of SALN filing extended until June 30-CSC
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles announced Tuesday the deadline filing of SALN (Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net worth) had been extended until June 30, 2020. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) …
DOH launches telemedicine hotline, a free 24/7 doctor consultation for MM residents
DOH launched a telemedicine hotline so residents in Metro Manila can get free 24/7 doctor consultation via phone calls, Tuesday. The Department of Health (DOH) said that individuals in Metro …
Duterte: Luzon lockdown extended until April 30
The lockdown in the entire Luzon has been extended until April 30 after President Rodrigo Duterte has approved it, a Cabinet official confirms Tuesday. Karlo Nograles, the Inter-Agency Task Force …
IATF formally recommends extension of Luzon lockdown until April 30
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease has formally recommended to President Rodrigo Duterte the extension of Luzon lockdown until April 30, 2020. Cabinet Secretary …
Neda chief to propose Luzon ‘modified lockdown’
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia on Tuesday said he create and propose a Luzon modified lockdown as the government said it is inclined to extend the lockdown until April 30. …