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Indonesia military academy hit by virus outbreak
Of the 1,280 confirmed infections, 991 are cadets and the rest are staff and their family members
LTO to minimize face-to-face transactions, shift to digitalization
PRESS RELEASE: The agency aims to further strengthen the digitalization efforts of the Department of Transportation in line with minimizing human intervention in various transactions
17 Mandaue City police test positive for coronavirus
Mandaue City is still under general community quarantine
Zarate to Ombudsman: Fire Parlade for red-tagging
(UPDATED) The affidavit-complaint of Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate also seeks the immediate preventive suspension of Southern Luzon military chief Major General Antonio Parlade Jr
SolGen advises NTC to also shut down ABS-CBN TV Plus, Channel 43
The Office of the Solicitor General argues the NTC's cease and desist order against ABS-CBN also covers TV Plus and the shows it airs over Channel 43
U.S. sent coronavirus stimulus checks to 1 million dead people
The Government Accountability Office says economic impact payments totaling $1.4 billion were sent to dead people in the United States
FALSE: OVP sent spoiled food to frontliners at Diliman Doctors Hospital
Both the hospital and Vice President Leni Robredo deny the incident took place
Ombudsman probes Duque, DOH for alleged coronavirus anomalies
(4th UPDATE) Ombudsman Samuel Martires says his field investigators were 'given the runaround by some DOH officials'
LTO QC office shut as 12 employees positive for virus in rapid test
Operations will resume on June 22
NCRPO sacks San Juan cops who escorted Mayor Zamora to Baguio
'I will not condone any wrongdoing of our police officers in the implementation of the community quarantine protocols,' says NCRPO chief Debold Sinas, whose own birthday party violated quarantine rules
DOJ cybercrime office to probe dummy Facebook accounts
(UPDATED) Computer-related identity theft is a crime, and Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says he's worried over the surge in fake Facebook accounts
LTO to fine drivers who violate transportation guidelines during pandemic
The Land Transportation Office says traffic enforces will fine drivers who fail to observe sanitary measures, physical distancing practices, and operate without special government-issued permits
Calida justifies NTC's different treatment of ABS–CBN
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra sticks to a contrary position that ABS–CBN must be allowed to air in the interim
After birthday backlash, Sinas tells Muslims to keep distance on Eid’l Fitr
(UPDATED) 'Wala pa rin pagtitipon kasi 'yun 'yung policy,' says Major General Debold Sinas, who violated the policy himself on his birthday
Duterte fires Office of Civil Defense deputy administrator
Kristoffer James Purisima is sacked due to 'lack of trust and confidence,' says Malacañang
PNP readies criminal charges vs Sinas for birthday gathering
Malacañang says administrative sanctions will have to be approved by President Rodrigo Duterte since Major General Debold Sinas is his appointee
Medialdea wants results of Sinas probe sent to his office
Malacañang takes an interest in the Metro Manila police chief's birthday celebration which violated quarantine rules
After apology, Sinas says 'nothing wrong' with birthday party
'It would be ungentlemanly kung 'di ko sila hinarap at pinauwi ko sila,' says Metro Manila police chief Major General Debold Sinas
NCRPO restricts Rappler coverage after story on Sinas birthday party
Rappler condemns the move as an attack on press freedom, the right to free speech, and the public's right to know
Sinas says sorry for birthday party during ECQ
'I apologize for what transpired during my birthday that caused anxiety to the public. It was never my intention to disobey any existing protocols,' says Metro Manila police chief Major General Debold Sinas
PNP launches internal probe into Sinas' birthday party during ECQ
Top cop General Archie Gamboa orders the PNP Internal Affairs Service to investigate whether Metro Manila's top cop and other police officers broke quarantine rules
Año: NCRPO chief Sinas' birthday party 'a big no-no'
Metro Manila police chief Major General Debold Sinas should have called off the party as soon as it started, says Interior Secretary Eduardo Año
PCOO limits cross-posting content on its social media platforms
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar issues the order two days after the PCOO got flak for reposting the government anti-communist task force's 'black propaganda' against ABS-CBN and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa
[OPINION] PCOO blocks Gang Badoy on Twitter – that’s unconstitutional
Just like in the United States, the Philippine government’s act of blocking citizens from its social media accounts violate fundamental rights
PCOO offers gov't TV, radio stations to deliver lessons – Briones
Education Secretary Leonor Briones says that distance learning is a major component of learning delivery for the incoming school year
PNP Regional Office 1 has new chief
Brigadier General Rodolfo Santos Azurin Jr replaces retiring Brigadier General Joel Orduña
LTO extends expired licenses' validity 2 months after lockdown
The Land Transportation Office will not issue penalties for late registration of vehicles
Guevarra counters Calida: ABS-CBN can operate while franchise renewal ongoing
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says 'there is sufficient equitable basis to allow broadcast entities to continue operating' while franchise renewal bills are pending in Congress
[EDITORIAL] Kapag tinatarget ng gobyerno ang isang OFW
Saan kumukuha ng kapal ng apog ang mga taga-POLO upang isiping isusuko na lang ng Taiwan si Linn Ordidor dahil hiniling nila ito?
Calida warns NTC against granting provisional authority to ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN Corporation's legislative franchise is set to expire on Monday, May 4
Supreme Court told: Non-release of vulnerable prisoners can cause riots
'Death, violence and riots can also break out if the pandemic is left unchecked in prisons,' petitioners warn, even as the public health system is overwhelmed
Need help protecting your business during the pandemic? Project Lifeline is here
Project Lifeline is an online helpline which aims to provide pro bono solutions for micro, small, and medium enterprises
'Congestion not reason:' Calida blocks petition to release vulnerable prisoners
There are 241 coronavirus patients in prisons nationwide, and one of them – a Bilibid inmate – has died
Robredo's office to donate P14-M U.P. coronavirus test kits to 4 labs
The beneficiary testing centers include San Lazaro Hospital in Manila, the Lung Center of the Philippines and the V. Luna General Hospital in Quezon City, and the Bicol Regional Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory
Coronavirus pushes more banks to tighten credit standards in Q1 2020
Majority of banks say they have maintained credit standards, but more have started reporting tighter rules as the coronavirus pandemic raises economic risks
[FRONTLINERS] Volunteer shuttle driver overcomes fear of virus to serve others
Out of a job due to the lockdown, Victor Lero decides to volunteer as a shuttle driver for health workers in Metro Manila. He is scared of COVID-19, but he braves the front lines to keep his family alive and help other Filipinos.
PH gov’t now requires public disclosure of coronavirus patients’ identities
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles says that this will strengthen the country’s contact tracing efforts
[OPINION] An open letter to the PAO on Persons Deprived of Liberty
'Marami na rin po sa loob ang nagkakaroon ng mga sintomas, pero wala pong nagiging aksyon para sa kanila. Sana naman po 'wag silang kalimutan ng gobyerno.'
'Not time to keep score': Robredo focuses on frontliners, not politics
In a nation overwhelmed by a pandemic, Vice President Leni Robredo shows how government can effectively work with private citizens to fight COVID-19
PCSO allots P18 million financial aid for Bicol government hospitals
The financial aid also covers the cost of laboratory, diagnostic procedures, and confinement of COVID- 19 patients, says Nelly Loyola, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Albay manager
Office of Civil Defense denies being choke point for donations
The agency’s job is to keep an inventory of all donations to the national government and redistribute them if necessary, but direct donations to other agencies are allowed
FALSE: Medical City, private hospitals 'raided' for PPE donations
The Medical City, Pasig City police, and the Office of Civil Defense deny the claim
LOOK: Robredo's office opens free dormitory for health workers in Cubao
Medical professionals who wish to avail of this free service can send an email to ovpfreedormservice@gmail.com or text 09985917408
PCSO turning over P420 million to PhilHealth for coronavirus response
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles says funds will be used for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's coronavirus packages
Crime down in Metro Manila, Central Luzon in first days of lockdown
The two regions' police offices report lower crime volumes compared to the same days in March 2019
Robredo's office donates extraction kits worth P5.3M for coronavirus tests
The office of Vice President Leni Robredo says an extraction kit is an essential part of the full coronavirus test kit. Its procurement from a local supplier was requested by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), the country’s primary testing center.
LISTAHAN: Mga ruta ng libreng sakay ni Robredo para sa mga health workers
Narito ang 6 na ruta ng libreng sakay para sa mga health workers habang suspendido ang operasyon ng mga pampublikong sasakyan dahil sa coronavirus outbreak
LIST: Routes for Robredo's free shuttle service for health workers
(UPDATED) Here are the 7 routes of the free shuttle service offered by the Office of the Vice President for health workers
Journalists call on PCOO to rescind lockdown accreditation requirement
A PCOO ID for media practitioners is unnecessary during the Luzon lockdown because a valid press ID should be enough, say the UP Department of Journalism, PPI, PCP, and the CCJD
Hit by virus fears, North America box office near 20-year low
Pixar/Disney's animated film 'Onward' remains number one, but saw estimated ticket sales for the Friday-to-Sunday period down from last week's $39 million to just $10.5 million
