DAVAO CITY (April 2)— Only the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is allowed to distribute relief goods and financial assistance coming from the government, said President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday night. This was Duterte’s order following reports that some local officials are abusing the release of assistance to the people in the midst […]
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BOC-Davao donates abandoned medical equipment to SPMC
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) here donated various abandoned medical equipment to Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) on Tuesday. The donation came at a time when SPMC has been designated as the sole facility in Davao Region where the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients can be admitted. In a statement, BOC said it […]
DILG officials in close contact with Año on self-quarantine
DAVAO CITY (April 1) — Interior and Local Government officials who came in close contact with Secretary Eduardo Año have gone on self-quarantine after the later was tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on March 31. Año in a public statement on March 31 admitted he was tested positive of the virus but he vowed to […]
LGU launches organic ‘mobile palengke’
KAUSWAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE (1 Apr 2020) – Through its ongoing “Arms to Farms Program,” the local government unit here through its Municipal Agriculture Office launched the “organic mobile palengke” in response to restrictions on citizen movement under the enhanced community quarantine measures in Lanao del Norte. The primary goal of the program is to […]
Soldiers, Cops serve food in rolling stores
ILIGAN CITY (April 1) — Before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, soldiers and police used to ride on military trucks and patrol cars for tactical and pursuit operations. But the virus has changed their operational guidelines, they now use their trucks to sell goods and other stuff for residents who are staying at home under the […]
DSWD readies aid for vulnerable sectors affected by COVID-19 crisis
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will provide social amelioration measures amounting to P5,000 to P8,000 for two months to families belonging to vulnerable sectors, who have been affected by the community quarantine amid the COVID-19 crisis as mandated by Republic Act (RA) 11469 or the “Bayanihan to Heal as […]
Pinoy ICU nurse in New York self-isolates, lives in car
At the end of a very long work shift, Filipino nurse, Jiggz Tabuclin, who works in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a Queen’s hospital in New York City prepares a makeshift bed in his minivan out of a sleeping bag and a comforter. He parks his car outside his home. Jiggz is one of […]
Covid-19 death toll climbs to 88
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Health reported on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 538 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as 10 more deaths were recorded. The total number of confirmed cases is now 2,084 while the total number of deaths is now 88. Among the confirmed COVID-19 cases are Interior and Local […]
DILG Secretary Año tested positive for COVID-19
DAVAO CITY — Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año has been tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), he got his result on Tuesday, March 31. In a statement Año stated “Today, March 31, I received the result from RITM informing me that I am positive for COVID-19.” “I make this announcement to call the […]
COVID-19 Davao region: 5 doctors, 3 nurses, 42 others tested positive; 6 deaths
DAVAO CITY — At least five doctors, three nurses and 42 more were tested positive with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Davao region. DOH- XI recorded 11, 453 persons under monitoring (PUM) as of 6pm, March 30. Their average age ranges from 21 to 72 years old. Department of Health Director Annabelle Yumang on Tuesday’s press […]
Duterte submits ‘Bayanihan’ report to Congress
MANILA – A week after the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (RA 11469) was signed into law, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday submitted his first report on government measures being undertaken to respond to the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) health crisis. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made this confirmation after Duterte delivered a public address […]
China to send doctors, health experts to PH
DAVAO CITY — The Chinese government will be sending a team of doctors and medical experts to help the country in the fight against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This, after the rapid increase of coronavirus cases in the country. But DOH says the spike is prompted by the increase in the release of […]
Jubahib allows rice trading
A day after prohibiting the selling and delivery of rice outside the Province of Davao del Nore, Governor Edwin Jubahib suspends the order and allows the free flow of goods in and outside the province. The suspension of the prohibition, Jubahib said is in compliance with a memorandum issued by the Department of Interior and […]