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DILG orders police deployment in SAP remittance centers

DILG orders police deployment in SAP remittance centers

by Margret Fermin

The Department of the Interior and Local Government ordered police stations Wednesday to deploy cops at Social Amelioration Program (SAP) remittance centers for its second tranche of cash aid distribution. …

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Face shield price should not be over P50

Face shield price should not be over P50

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Health said Wednesday face shield price should not be higher than P50, as they would be required in workplaces and public transportation. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …

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Wearing of face shield required in workplace under MECQ

Wearing of face shield required in workplace under MECQ

by Margret Fermin

Department of Trade and Industry announced the President Rodrigo Duterte approved its new protocols in the workplace under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), including wearing of the face shield. …

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Duterte vows jail time for corrupt PhilHealth execs

Duterte vows jail time for corrupt PhilHealth execs

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte promised he would put corrupt officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) behind bars, which is currently under investigation over alleged anomalies. “Huwag kayong magkakamali…itong PhilHealth. …

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WHO in talks with Russia for new COVID-19 vaccine

WHO in talks with Russia for new COVID-19 vaccine

by Margret Fermin

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it is discussing with Russia health authorities for possible WHO prequalification of its new COVID-19 vaccine, a WHO spokesperson said Tuesday. “It’s vital that …

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Coronavirus found on frozen seafood packaging in China

Coronavirus found on frozen seafood packaging in China

by Margret Fermin

Chinese authorities allegedly found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported frozen seafood from the port of Dalian City, which recently had an outbreak. The virus was allegedly found …

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Former PhilHealth SVP says he resigned out of delicadeza

Former PhilHealth SVP says he resigned out of delicadeza

by Margret Fermin

Now resigned PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation) senior vice president Augustus De Villa said he quit because of delicadeza. “Sa kadahilanan ng delicadeza po. Ako po ay isang taong marangal, …

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DepEd No need to wear uniforms during distance learning

DepEd: No need to wear uniforms during distance learning

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified Tuesday that students do not need to wear uniforms while participating in any distance learning approach when the class opens on August 24. “Nais …

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3-year-old included in PhilHealth list of senior citizen beneficiaries

3-year-old included in PhilHealth list of senior citizen beneficiaries

by Margret Fermin

Senators grilled Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Tuesday for its possibly “over-bloated” list of senior citizen beneficiaries that included minor members as young as three years old. Senator Francis Tolentino …

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Corruption in PhilHealth is from head to foot - PACC

Corruption in PhilHealth is from head to foot – PACC

by Margret Fermin

Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica said corruption in PhilHealth is from “head to toe,” citing the state insurer’s president and CEO should be fired to fix the problem. …

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Hospital in Davao City has highest COVID-19 claims PhilHealth

Hospital in Davao City has highest COVID-19 claims – PhilHealth

by Margret Fermin

PhilHealth revealed Tuesday that Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City has the highest amount of claims under Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s Internal Reimbursement (IRM) program for COVID- 19 patients …

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PTA asks Duterte to postpone class opening

PTA asks Duterte to postpone class opening

by Margret Fermin

The Parents-Teachers Alliance (PTA) asked President Rodrigo Duterte to postpone class opening schedule on August 24 to have more preparation time. PTA chairperson Atty. Emilio Abelita III said in an …

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Former Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes dies of COVID-19

Former Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes dies of COVID-19

by Margret Fermin

Former Commission on Elections chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr passed away Tuesday morning due to COVID-19, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said. “This is to confirm the passing of former Chairperson Sixto …

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Whistleblower says PhilHealth wrongly credited P9.7-M to Bataan rural bank

Whistleblower: PhilHealth wrongly credited P9.7-M to Bataan rural bank

by Margret Fermin

Whistleblower and former PhilHealth official said the agency wrongly credited almost P10 million to a rural bank in Bataan in an attempt to allegedly corrupt some funds, Tuesday. Resigned anti-fraud …

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DOJ secretary orders probe on Anakpawis leader killing

DOJ secretary orders probe on Anakpawis leader killing

by Margret Fermin

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra ordered Tuesday an investigation on the killing of Anakpawis chairman Randall “Randy” Echanis. He, however, said that Echanis’ family need to confirm first if the man …

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New COVID-19 cases may reach over 7,000 daily

New COVID-19 cases may reach over 7,000 daily – doctors’ group

by Margret Fermin

The Philippines could record more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases daily in the next days, said president of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP), Tuesday. PCP President said in an …

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DepEd has No budget for teachers who acquired COVID-19

DepEd: No budget for teachers who acquired COVID-19

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Education (DepEd) official said the agency has no budget allocation for teachers who tested positive for COVID-19. “COVID medication and treatment funding budgets are not present or …

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UP experts recommend month-long ECQ in Metro Manila

UP experts recommend month-long ECQ in Metro Manila

by Margret Fermin

University of the Philippines (UP) experts urged the government to place Metro Manila under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) for a month to slow the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). …

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Duterte hopes for a COVID-free Christmas

Duterte hopes for a COVID-free Christmas

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte hopes for a COVID-free Christmas celebration in the Philippines as he accepted Russia’s offer for the COVID-19 vaccine supply. “Hintay na lang kayo, kaunti na lang talaga …

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Duterte welcomes Russia's COVID-19 vaccine offer

Duterte welcomes Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine offer

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte thanked and accepted the offer of Russia to supply the Philippines with COVID-19 vaccines, adding he hopes for a COVID-free Christmas celebration in the country. Duterte responded …

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President Duterte's address to the nation

HIGHLIGHTS: President Duterte’s address to the nation

by Margret Fermin

Below are the highlights of President Rodrigo Duterte’s address to the nation on Monday night, August 10. He said the public should follow quarantine measures for their own sake. He …

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DOH will not ban rapid testing

DOH will not ban rapid testing

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Health said it would not ban the rapid testing for COVID-19 because it could be useful for those who already recovered, said Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire, Monday. …

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PhilHealth gives P10M to 18-bed hospital in Davao

Zubiri: PhilHealth gives P10M to ’18-bed’ hospital in Davao

by Margret Fermin

Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri bared Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) released P10 million to a 10-bed infirmary in Davao region. The hospital has no COVID-19 cases. “Maraming schemes ‘yan …

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Stop use of thermal scanners, misting at checkpoints

Medical experts: Stop use of thermal scanners, misting at checkpoints

by Margret Fermin

Medical professionals and doctors are urging authorities in Metro Manila to stop using thermal scanners and misting at quarantine checkpoints to prevent the spread of COVID-19. National Capital Region Police …

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Metro Manila GCQ

Defense chief: Metro Manila ready for GCQ

by Margret Fermin

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday there was a downtrend in COVID-19 cases and that Metro Manila is ready to go back to less stringent general community quarantine (GCQ). “Yes, …

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SAP 2 benefits of senior citizens, PWDs DSWD

Representatives can get SAP 2 benefits of senior citizens, PWDs – DSWD

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Sunday persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens could send authorized representatives to get their second wave of Social Amelioration Program …

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