MANILA — The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IAFT-EID) headed by the Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the National Task Force against Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), will be establishing model barangays to lead the implementation of the five-point containment strategy for Covid-19 to be followed by all local government units. In an exclusive […]
Cotabato mayor appeals to ‘close contact’ of Covid-19 patients
COTABATO CITY – Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi has appealed for cooperation among persons who had close contact with two health front-liners at Cotabato Regional and Medical Center here, who have tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), to report to health authorities. The two nurses – one male and one female – tested positive for the […]
NBI forms team for PhilHealth mess probe
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday named the members of the newly formed task force that would investigate anomalies hounding the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). In a statement, NBI Officer in Charge Eric Distor said the investigation of the task force would include the audit of PhilHealth’s finances and the conduct […]
Palace to ensure release of health workers’ hazard pay
MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday vowed to prevent delays in the release of hazard pay and other benefits of medical front-liners following reports that a nurse from Cainta, Rizal died of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) without receiving such. In a virtual Palace briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque offered sympathies to the family of Cainta Municipal Hospital […]
3 DSWD suppliers placed under ‘nationwide blacklist’
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Three suppliers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 12 (Soccsksargen) have been placed under a “nationwide blacklist” for failing to properly deliver the department’s purchases. Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD-12 director, said Tuesday the banned suppliers comprise two advertising and marketing companies, and a furniture and office supplies store, all […]
DOJ forms task force to probe NDF consultant’s death
MANILA – The government will launch a formal investigation into the death of National Democratic Front (NDF) consultant Randy Echanis, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Tuesday. “Upon the assumption that the subject was indeed peasant leader Echanis, I have directed the AO (Administrative Order) 35 task force on EJK (extrajudicial killings) to form a special […]
Davao-Samal bridge construction starts next year
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will start the construction of the long-awaited Davao-Samal bridge connection next year, an official said Tuesday. In a Palace virtual presser on Tuesday, Secretary Mark Villar said they targeted to finish the bidding of the project in October and November this year. “Our format of […]
Marawi’s Hall of Justice adopts stringent health protocols
ILIGAN CITY – The Hall of Justice in Marawi City will start implementing strict health protocols starting Monday due to the increasing number of confirmed coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in the locality. Executive Judge Wenida Papandayan said on Sunday that no walk-in inquiries, requests, and transactions shall be entertained, which is also pursuant to the Supreme […]
Philhealth president asks Senate allow him to attend probe via teleconference
MANILA – Saying his privacy was not respected, Philippine Health Insurance Inc. (PhilHealth) President and Chief Executive Officer Ricardo Morales asked the Senate to allow him to attend via online the next Senate inquiry into allegations of corruption in the state insurer on Tuesday. “PhilHealth President and CEO Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ricardo C. Morales submitted his […]
Remains of 4 OFWs in Beirut explosion to arrive in PH on August 16
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Sunday said the remains of the four overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who died in a massive explosion in Beirut last week are set to arrive this month. In a statement, DOLE said the bodies of Ardel Bustamante Maglangit from Zamboanga del Sur, Perlita Guillermo Mendoza […]
ASF hits another NoCot town as cases climb
COTABATO CITY – A remote village in Arakan town, North Cotabato is the newest addition to areas affected by the infectious African swine fever (ASF) among domestic hogs in the province, prompting the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVET) to take preventive measures. OPVET Chief Dr. Rufino Sorupia said, one out of the 30 samples recently […]
Over 14K PPE shipments arrive in PH ports: BOC
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Saturday reported that over 14,000 shipments of personal protective equipment (PPE) sets have arrived in different ports in the country in the last five months. Based on the latest data from the bureau’s summary report, a total of 14,284 shipments have arrived from March 9 until August 7. […]
DAR CLOA distribution slated for 3,286 NoCot farmers
COTABATO CITY – A total of 3,286 farmer-beneficiaries in two agricultural towns in North Cotabato will receive next week their certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). DAR Secretary John Castriciones, representing President Rodrigo Duterte, will lead the distribution of 4,463 hectares of reservation areas under the University of Southern […]