Number of PUIs for nCoV climbed to 80, 48 await for test results
Department of Health (DOH) said Monday that the number of patients under investigation (PUIs) due to suspected nCoV had climbed 80. According to the DOH, 10 of the number have …
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3 drug suspects dead in Bulacan encounter
Three drug suspects were killed after a buy-bust operation the police launched against the suspect turned into a shooting encounter in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, midnight Monday. Police identified …
Chinese tourists stranded at NAIA after travel ban amid nCoV threat
Chinese tourists were stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after the government implemented a travel ban to and from China and its select administrative regions amid nCov threat. …
n-CoV threat affects tourism, livelihood in Boracay
The 2019 n-CoV threat has affected the livelihood of residents and tourism business in Boracay, Kalibo, Aklan, Bam Alegre on GMA News’ Unang Balita reported on Monday. Last week, Chinese …
Remains of first 2019-nCoV patient who died in Philippines to be cremated-DOH
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Monday the remains of the male Chinese tourist, who tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD) and died in …
Taal Volcano update: ‘magmatic activity’ that might lead to eruption recorded
Taal Volcano update: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Monday volcanic earthquakes were recorded indicating “magmatic activity” that might lead to an eruption. It also said the …
Foreigner couple caught having sex in public at Boracay beach
Authorities caught a foreigner couple having sex in public at Bulabog Beach in Boracay Island, Kalibo, Aklan. According to the police, they received a complaint about the indecent behavior of …
Baguio Panagbenga Festival Opening Parade, big activities cancelled
The local government of Baguio announced on Friday that the Opening Parade of the Panagbenga Festival 2020, initially scheduled tomorrow, February 01, 2020, is cancelled. The decision has been made, taking …
PhilHealth covers expenses of patients under investigation for n-CoV
PhilHealth will cover the expenses of PUIs or Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) due to the 2019 novel coronavirus or n-CoV. According to Health Sec. Francisco Duque III, it was agreed …
2019 coronavirus update: person to person transmission confirmed
2019 coronavirus update: Health officials in the United States confirmed its first case of person to person transmission of the 2019 novel coronavirus in their country, Friday (Manila time). Reports …
Officials check if first 2019 n-CoV patient in PH roamed in Cebu
Officials in Cebu are checking if the first confirmed case of 2019 n-CoV in the Philippines roamed around or just passed by the province, Friday. The Department of Health confirmed …
Chinese carriers suspend flights to Boracay; Cebu Pacific, PAL reduce China flights
Chinese carriers voluntarily suspended their direct flights to Aklan, where famed Boracay island is located, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines spokesman Eric Apolonio said. “Kahapon nagkusa po iyong Chinese …
25 tons of smuggled chicken meat from China tested positive for ASF
Manila Veterinary Inspection Board seized 25 tons of smuggled chicken meat, which tested positive for African Swine Fever or ASF after it inspected containers from China. The ASF infected products …
CSIRO in Australia to test vaccines after lab grew 2019 new coronavirus
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) asked CSIRO, a federal government agency responsible for scientific research to study potential vaccines for the new coronavirus after a laboratory in Australia successfully …
#IamNotAVirus: new coronavirus spreads, so do racism and xenophobia
Chinese nationals and other people of Asian descent shared their stories online on how they experienced racism and xenophobia as the new coronavirus strain spreads across the globe. Sarah Kim, …
Face masks sold out hours after PH confirms first case of 2019 n-CoV
Face masks were immediately sold out after the Department of Health confirmed the first case 2019 novel coronavirus or n-CoV in the Philippines. People reported face masks in leading pharmacies …
Chinese woman first case of 2019 novel coronavirus in the Philippines
The Department of Health confirmed on Thursday the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus in the Philippines, who is a Chinese woman from Wuhan, China. Health Secretary Duque said that …
Taal Volcano eruption victims in need of sacks to clean ashes
Authorities call the public to donate sacks for dumping ashes from the Taal volcano eruption. “Sana mag-donate pa po ng mga sako, kailangang, kailangan po ng mga kababayan natin,” said …
Police seized P2.7M shabu from 2 students aged 16,14
Authorities seized P2.7 million worth of suspected shabu from two minor students in Barangay Tangos, Navotas City. In the report, two students, one male, and one female, were aged 16 …
nCoV scare: Samal Island imposed entry ban for Chinese, other Asian tourists
The Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte announced on Wednesday that it would temporarily ban the entry of Chinese and other Asian tourists to avoid possible novel …
FBI raids Los Angeles church of Quiboloy, church leaders arrested
Federal agents raided the church of “Appointed Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy and arrested three church leaders in Los Angeles for the human trafficking probe, Thursday (Manila time). The FBI …
Panic buying: Iloilo running out of face masks amid coronavirus threat
Face masks stocks in Iloilo City are running as residents prepare for the spread of the novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV. France Kyle, a resident, told it was almost midnight, but …
Manila ranked 2nd in World’s Most Traffic Congested City
Manila, the Philippines’ capital, ranked second in World’s Most Traffic Congested City out of 416 cities, said TomTom Traffic Index report on Wednesday. TomTom Traffic Index reported the traffic situation …
Taxi driver tried to rob passenger cop, shot dead
A taxi driver was shot dead after he attempted to rob his police passenger in Parañaque City, according to Jhomer Apresto of Super Radio dzBB in “Unang Balita” Wednesday. Police …
Chinese man observed for coronavirus at San Lazaro hospital dies
An official from San Lazaro Hospital confirmed that the Chinese man who was confined and under observation for coronavirus died this morning, Wednesday. Dr. Edmundo Lopez, director of San Lazaro …
P75 environmental fee per tourist spot in Baguio pushed
Baguio city councilors Mylen Yaranon and Joel Alangsab are pushing for P75 environmental fee per tourist spot in the city. The proposal said all tourists, travellers, and guests should pay …