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Gov’t to convert EAMC into dedicated COVID-19 hospital
By John Clifford Lintao SOON enough, the East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City would no longer be accepting patients unless they have tested positive for COVID-19. Chief implementer of the government’s COVID-19 response Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said that the government is eyeing to convert EAMC into a dedicated hospital for coronavirus-infected patients. “Sa…
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No need for special permits for public vehicles as shuttle
By Fernan Angeles BINANGONAN, Rizal – Public transportations that would be used to ferry employees bound for work need not apply for special permits, said municipal administrator Russel Callanta Ynares. “Hindi na po kinakailangang mag-apply ng Special Permit ang mga pampublikong sasakyan na gagamitin ng mga pribadong kumpanya bilang shuttle service habang tayo ay nasa…
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DTI: Workplace should have its own isolation rooms
By John Clifford Lintao The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seriously considering the idea of requiring business owners to set up their own isolation rooms in workplaces. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said that the implementation of new and stricter health protocols for businesses allowed to operate amid the community quarantine is in an…
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Another PhilHealth official resigns
By Fernan Angeles AS if the troubles and ongoing investigations ain’t enough for the government insurance corporation, another top official of the embattled Philippine Health Insurance Corporation tendered his irrevocable resignation today, August 6. In a one-page letter addressed to PhilHealth Board of Directors thru its Vice Chairman Ricardo Morales, Senior Vice President Augustus de…
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Palace shelves 8 infra projects
By John Clifford Lintao MALACAÑANG has frozen eight infrastructure projects, deemed as not-shovel-ready, said presidential adviser on flagship programs and projects Vince Dizon. In a virtual briefing, Dizon hinted on new government priorities, apparently referring to infrastructure projects that are already “shovel ready.” “There were eight [projects] that were dropped for now because they are…
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PHL slides to No. 2 in SEA’s COVID-19 cases
By Fernan Angeles HOURS after taking the number one spot in the list of Southeast Asian countries with the highest number of coronavirus disease contamination, Philippines slid back to second after Indonesia logged in its latest figures reflecting the most recent cases of the highly-infectious COVID-19. As of this posting, Indonesia has recorded 116,871 cases,…
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NBA creating $300 million fund to help create economic empowerment
The National Basketball Association’s Board of Governors and the National Basketball Players Association said on Wednesday that they are creating a $300 million fund to start a foundation that will focus on “economic empowerment in Black communities,” according to a press release. Each of the 30 teams in the league will donate $1 million annually…
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Duterte allies, opposition solons unite to okay bill on Bayanihan 2
By Fernan Angeles IN what appears to be another first under the Duterte regime, leaders of political parties and party-list organizations at the House of Representatives are seen agreeing on one thing – the need to have stand on the same road towards recovery. In signing a manifesto reaffirming their commitment to approve the proposed…
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China take-over on Fuga Island, not entirely true
By John Clifford Lintao REPORTS on the alleged take-over of China on an island in the country northernmost part of the Philippines is not entirely accurate, the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) said on Thursday. CEZA administrator and chief executive officer Raul Lambino has issued a statement denying China is taking over Fuga Island located…
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Galvez: 2-week lockdown not enough
By Fernan Angeles DAYS after President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesperson hinted no more lockdown extension beyond August 18, government COVID-19 response chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. underscored the need for a longer modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in some areas, as 15 days is not enough to curb the spread of the deadly virus. “As…