DoH denies ‘no report policy’ for COVID deaths
The Department of Health (DoH) has denied reports that it issued a policy for the non-reporting of coronavirus disease-related deaths. “We would like to clarify that DoH has never issued…
‘One entry, one exit’ market policy urged
Markets were asked to implement a “one entry, one exit” policy to ensure that social distancing is observed during the enhanced community quarantine period. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made the…
World will be reborn after COVID-19 crisis – Palace
Malacañang said that like the resurrection of Jesus Christ, humanity will be reborn after it overcomes what a “spiritual cleansing” that is the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Presidential spokesman Salvador…
Disclosure of COVID patients’ personal info now mandatory
By ARGYLL GEDUCOS Government has ordered the mandatory disclosure of the personal information of positive COVID-19 cases to make contact-tracing easier. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the Inter-agency Task Force…
Public warned vs unproven COVID cures
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has warned the public against using drugs or vaccines with unproven claims that they could cure COVID-19. Cabinet Secretary…
More cops, force multipliers to enforce strict social distancing
Additional policemen and force multipliers in barangays will be deployed in public markets across the country to ensure strict implementation of social distancing amid reports of violations. This comes as…
DoH: 4,648 positive COVID cases in PH
By ANALOU DE VERA The number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the country has reached 4,648 while the death toll is now close to 300,…
In times of crisis, TNT forward Rosario always ready to assist
BY WAYLON GALVEZ TNT KaTropa's Troy Rosario has joined the bandwagon of sports and movie personalities stepping out of their homes to do their share in the fight…
1-M workers displaced by COVID
The number of displaced workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic has breached the one-million mark, the Department of Labor and Employment said. Citing reports from their regional offices, the Labor…
Duterte: Find strength in Jesus’ resurrection
By GENALYN KABILING As the nation celebrated Easter Sunday amid the coronavirus pandemic, President Duterte said that he is hopeful that people will find solace and strength as well…
P5,000 aid for Taguig scholars up
Taguig City Mayor Lino S. Cayetano has directed the Taguig Scholarship Office and the Barangay Affairs Office to distribute the P5,000 Special Emergency Assistance to Scholars starting April 20 to…
Sean Anthony: PBAPC’s Defensive Player of Year
When it rains, it pours for Sean Anthony. The do-it-all NorthPort forward gets another major award after being named as the Defensive Player of the Year by the PBA Press…
Stop misting, LGUs urged
By CHITO CHAVEZ Environmental group EcoWaste Coalition strongly pushed local government units to adhere to the findings of health experts to stop spraying or misting of vehicles, streets, alleys,…
Pacquiao: I’ll make Marcial a world champion
Boxer Eumir Felix Marcial, the country’s top gold medal hopeful in next year’s Tokyo Games, does not have to look somewhere else to find a perfect manager should he decides…
For controversial Aussie star, being a ‘delivery man’ is just fine
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has apparently followed through on a promise to help people going hungry in the coronavirus shutdown, with social media images showing boxes of essential items…
Quizon edges Barcenilla in online chess
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA International Master Daniel Quizon used a strong start to beat out Grandmaster Banjo Barcenilla and Joel Pimentel and rule the fourth leg of the 1st Philippine Bullet…
