Daanbantayan mayor calls for public cooperation after town logs 1st COVID-19 case

CEBU, April 30 (PIA) -- The municipal government of Daanbantayan in Cebu led by Mayor Sun J. Shimura is now undertaking the necessary containment measures after recording its first COVID-19 positive case today, April 29.DB Patient 1, a 58-year old male and a resident of Sitio Birhen Sa Enar, Brgy. Lanao, was a kidney dialysis patient who died on h…

Tagalog News: Relief operations mula sa Bayanihan Grant, nagpapatuloy sa Torrijos

Lahat ng pamilya sa bayan ng Torrijos, anuman ang estado sa buhay ay makatatanggap ng food packs mula sa pondong ipinagkaloob ng Department of Budget and Management (DBM) na tinatawag na Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities. (Larawan mula sa Torrijos LGU Information Center)TORRIJOS, Marinduque, Abr. 30 (PIA) -- Bagama't nangangamba sa …

Tagalog News: San Jose District Hospital, isinailalim sa temporary lockdown

Iniutos ni Occidental Mindoro Governor Eduardo Gadiano ang temporary lockdown ng San Jose District Hospital matapos mag-positibo sa COVID-19 ang isang 35 taong gulang na babaeng nurse ng nabanggit na pagamutan. (VND/PIA Occ Min)SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro, Abr. 30 (PIA) -- Pansamantalang isinara ang San Jose District Hospital, ang pampublikong pa…

4ID supports DA’s Plant, Plant, Plant program

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 30 (PIA)--"DA's ‘Plant, Plant, Plant’ program is an efficient homegrown and livelihood initiative, enough to sustain the basic needs of the people," said Lt Col Jason M. Saldua of the 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army (4ID, PA).To support  one of the region's battlefront against the COVID-19, the De…

Cotabato prov’l government helps stranded ‘kababayans’

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato Province, Apr. 30 (PIA)--- The provincial government here is doubling efforts to address the issue on residents of the province who are stranded in other places due to the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine.During the COVID-19 Provincial Inter-agency Task Force Meeting held on Tuesday, Governor Nancy A. Ca…

DA NorMin issues over 7k food passes, validity extended to April 30   

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 30 (PIA)--A month-long since the COVID-19-triggered quarantine, the Department of Agriculture (DA)-10 continues to receive applications for the issuance of foodlane passes, listing releases of 7,678 as of April 20.
This would aid food and production item suppliers, delivery truckers, and other registered logistics/distribu…

NorMin records first case of health staff positive for COVID-19

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, April 30 (PIA) – Department of Health (DOH)-10 Regional Director Adriano P. Suba-an said in his report during the Northern Mindanao Task Force for COVID-19 full council meeting that a health personnel tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19), the first case of a health worker infected with the disease in the reg…

PGA thru PSWDO 44th Day of Rice Augmentation

The Provincial Government of Albay (PGA) through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) is on day 44 of preparation of rice augmentation support for the economically displaced families who are affected by the Pandemic COVID-19. In connection the PGA loaded 5,216 packs of rice augmentation thru the office that are bounded to b…

PGA, DILG via E-CLIP Awards Financial Assistance

The Provincial Government of Albay (PGA) through the efforts of the Provincial CLIP Committee Members of Albay. E-Clip Chairman Gov. Al Francis C. Bichara, Co-person Col Noe Q. Peñafiel, and the members are Arnel Renato L.Madrideo, PD, DILG, Eva A. Grageda, OIC PSWDO, Secretariat, Pcol. Primitivo Bayongan Jr., OIC PD, PNP, Rev. Fr. Rex Paul contin…

Albay COVID-19 Update (April 29, 2020 | 10PM)

The numbers remain the same. Standby for DOH update. Stay home. Stay safe everyone. Current Positive Cases – 4 Recovered and Discharged – 23 Deaths -3TOTAL RECORDED CASES = 30 ▪︎Legazpi – 14 ▪︎Guinobatan – 6 ▪︎Daraga – 4 ▪︎Tabaco – 3 ▪︎Bacacay – 1 ▪︎Camalig – 1 ▪︎Ligao – 1 Patuloy po nating sundin continue reading : Albay COVID-19 Update (April 29…

Cloudy, isolated rains over most of PH Thursday

MANILA – Most parts of the archipelago will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers on Thursday.In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), said the low-pressure area (LPA) embedded in the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is affecting th…

48-hour ‘hard lockdown’ of Tondo 1 district in Manila looms

CALOOCAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Wednesday, April 29, that the entire Tondo 1 district will be placed under hard lockdown this weekend.Domagoso said the city government will conduct mass testing operations during the looming 48-hour lockdown of Tondo 1 amid the continuous rise of…

Stranded South Cotabateños will be quarantined upon return

File Photo: South Cotabato Provincial CapitolKORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Apr. 30 (PIA) —  South Cotabateños who will come home from being stranded in other places because of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) should immediately subject themselves to mandatory quarantine, officials of the provincial government here announced. “If you are o…

NorMin IATF agrees to close borders of region 10

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, April 30 (PIA) – The Northern Mindanao Task Force (NMTF) for COVID-19 agreed to close the boundaries of region 10 while being placed under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) from May 1 – 15, 2020.

To prevent and flatten the curve caused by the COVID-19 threat to the region, it was discussed and agreed upon by the members o…

Nutrition status should not deteriorate amid COVID-19 – NNC 10

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, April 30 (PIA) – The National Nutrition Council (NNC)-10 emphasized the need to ensure that the nutritional status of Northern Mindanao should not deteriorate or worsen due to the socio-economic impact of coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19).

Nutrition Program Coordinator Gladys Mae Fernandez in a recent virtual Regional Nutri…

Tagalog News: Gensan may karagdagang community kitchen para sa mga batang Heneral

LUNGSOD NG HENERAL SANTOS, Abr. 30 (PIA) – Nagbukas na ng mga karagdagang community kitchen ang Barangay Lagao sa tulong ng Sangguniang Kabataan (SK).Nasa labing tatlong (13) day care centers ang nai-convert ng barangay upang maging community kitchen na nagpapakain sa mga batang nasa sampung gulang pababa na naaapektuhan ng krisis dulot ng banta n…

PCG distributes frozen chickens to MM residents affected by ECQ

Photos courtesy of PCG.PASIG CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel distributed hundreds of frozen dressed chickens to residents of some parts of Metro Manila on Monday. Residents of coastal communities of Pasig, Navotas, Manila, and Cavite received the food donation to aid the families affected by the enhanced community qu…

DSWD-7 releases over P2M cash aid under UCT

UCT Listahanan beneficiary Vicente Fernandez signs the waiver for the emergency cash subsidy. Fernandez said he understood there are other people who are more deserving to receive the subsidy from the government. (Contributed photo from DSWD-7)CEBU CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-7) released P2,124,37…

‘Tawag konsulta’ launched in Surigao del Norte

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, April 30 (PIA) -- The government sternly advised the public to stay at home. This is why amid the strict implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the entire Caraga region due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte ensured that the medical …

Army, PNP assist Cabanglasan LGU to secure cash aid distribution in barangays

CABANGLASAN, Bukidnon, April 30—The Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB) and Philippine National Police (PNP) worked together with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) of Cabanglasan town in Bukidnon to secure the distribution of cash aid under the government’s Social Amelioration Program (SAP).Lt Col Edgardo V. Ta…

AFP’s mobile kitchen rolls out to Malabon

Photos courtesy of AFP.PASIG CITY, April 30 (PIA) – Serving free hot meals to the less fortunate, the mobile kitchen of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rolled out to Malabon City on Wednesday. AFP personnel, together with the volunteer chefs of Rotary Club, prepared and served hot meals to disadvantaged individuals and families of Barang…

DOH reminds couples to practice proper family planning amid ECQ

CALOOCAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- To prevent unwanted pregnancy, the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reminded couples to practice proper family planning amid the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).“Since we are under ECQ, couples may not be able to go to the health center for family planning services and supplies,” DOH Undersecretary Rosario…

2 NCR fire officers among latest bar passers

The Bureau of Fire Protection National Capital Region lauds its latest Bar passers FO3 Marco O Arpon of BFP Mandaluyong City and FO1 Kim Austine M Padilla of the BFP-NCR Regional Office. (PIA NCR)CALOOCAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- Two Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officers assigned in Metro Manila were among the 2,103 aspiring lawyers who passed t…

No need for panic buying, NFA assures Boholanos

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, April 28 (PIA) -- There is no need for panic buying. This was the assurance from the National Food Authority (NFA) through Information Officer Joel Lim and NFA Manager Maria Fe Evasco during the weekly PIA Bohol Kapihan sa PIA over DyTR."We would like to assure all Boholanos that your NFA is on top of the situation,&qu…

DOH-10 to open two public laboratories to fast track COVID-19 testing 

CAGAYAN DE ORO, April 29 (PIA) - Dr. Adriano Suba-an, regional director of the Department of Health (DOH) - 10, disclosed  that they plan to fast-track COVID-19 testing capabilities in Northern Mindanao through the acquisition of two public laboratories. The first one is the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) to serve as a testing center usin…

PSWDO Distributes Assorted Vegetables to Coastal Barangays

The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office delivered assorted vegetables such as 5,600 kilos of squash, 500 kilos of winged beans and 500 kilos of watermelon that will be distributed to the following coastal barangays of Libon, Albay including Pantao, Talin-Talin, Apod, Tambo, Rawis, Caguscos, and Macabugos. PSWDO make it sure that they …

COVID-19 Inter-Agency Task Force Meeting

The Albay COVID-19 Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) conducted its committee meeting to discussed about the issues and concerns of the whole province on how to contain the spreading of COVID-19 around the province most specially the precautionary and preventive ways to manage the emerging infectious disease based on the risk outbreak.The post COVID-1…

Army chief visits fire-hit FCPA building, personnel

MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) commander, Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, on Tuesday visited the Finance Center Philippine Army (FCPA) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, and checked on the condition of personnel assigned there following Monday night's fire that severely damaged the facility.“It is saddening to receive such news last night (Monday). Aside …

LPA less likely to develop into tropical depression: PAGASA

MANILA – The low-pressure area (LPA) spotted 910 kilometers east southeast of Davao City has a low chance of developing into a tropical depression, a weather specialist said Wednesday.Ezra Bulquerin, of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), said the LPA is embedded in the Intertropical Convergen…

PCOO chief lauds youths’ MAD campaign for COVID-19

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, April 29 (PIA)—Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Martin Andanar has lauded youth leader Van Jorain Rufin for initiating the ‘Kapit-Mindanao-Making A Difference (MAD)’ campaign to help those who are severely affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).In an interview with the Secretary during the ‘Lagin…

LPP hiniling kay Sec. Bello na sumailalim sa PCR test ang lahat ng uuwing OFW

Si League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) National President at Marinduque Governor Presbitero Velasco, Jr. (Larawan mula sa League of Provinces of the Philippines)BOAC, Marinduque, Abr. 28 (PIA) -- Hiniling ng mga gobernador sa Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ni League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) National President at Marinduque Governor…

Navotas opens community isolation facility

MMCHD RD Corazon Flores (extreme left) and Navotas Re. John Rey Tiangco leads other officials during the inauguration of the Navotas community isolation facility. (Photo courtesy of Navotas PIO)CALOOCAN CITY, Aparil 29 (PIA) -- The City Government of Navotas on Tuesday opened a community isolation facility (CIF) for mild cases of coronavirus disea…

Muntinlupa LGU expands personal information disclosure of COVID-19 cases

QUEZON CITY, April 29 (PIA) --- The Muntinlupa local government unit expanded the scope of personal information disclosure for patients who tested positive of COVID-19 as a mitigation measure to prevent the further spread of the virus in the City.Mayor Jaime Fresnedi approved Ordinance 2020-094, amending the COVID-19 Public Health Information Ordi…

Pasay City LGU receives food packs, PPEs from Resorts World Philippines

CALOOCAN CITY, April 29 (PIA) -- Pasay City received a total of 20,000 grocery packs and 24,100 pieces of personal protective equipment from the Resorts World Philippines Cultural Heritage Foundation, Inc., to aid the City’s most vulnerable families and help protect its frontliners during the COVID-19 Enhanced Community Quarantine.With the latest …

'Mobile Tiangge' sa bayan ng Boac, patuloy na umaarangkada

Inilunsad ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Boac ang Mobile Tiangge sa Barangay kung saan ay binibili ng mga kawani ng pamahalaan ang mga produktong ani ng mga magsasaka.  Larawan mula sa Boac Municipal Information OfficeBOAC, Marinduque, Abr 28 (PIA) -- Sa hangaring matulungan ang mga magsasaka na maibenta ang kanilang mga produktong gulay at prutas habang…

Pasig City receives PCR test kits from SM Foundation

The PCR test kits donated by SM Foundation to Pasig City Government and delivered to The Medical City. (Photos from Mayor Vico Sotto's Facebook)PASIG CITY, April 29 (PIA) – The Pasig City Government received PCR test kits from SM Foundation. Mayor Vico Sotto expressed his gratitude to SM Foundation for the donation of 2,000 test kits, which co…

PNP Alumni Assoc. donates P3.4M to support Bayanihan Fund

Photo courtesy of PNPPASIG CITY, April 29 (PIA) – To help the most vulnerable in this time of public health emergency, the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Alumni Association. Inc. donated funds to the Bayanihan Fund Challenge of the Philippine National Police (PNP). PNPA Alumni Association. Inc. Chairman, Police Brigadier General William…

SAP distribution in Vizcaya nears completion

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, April 29(PIA) – The distribution of cash  benefits under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s(DSWD) Social Amelioration Program(SAP) has already reached more than half of the targeted beneficiaries.Paz Ancheta, Policy Planning Division Chief of DSWD-R02 and concurrent Provincial Coordinator of DSWD-SAP Imple…

City village chief uses honoraria to buy rice for constituents

Barangay Captain Sonny Rivero of Alinguigan, City of Ilagan uses his accumulated honoraria to buy rice as additional foods for his constituents during the Enhanced Community Quarantine. (Photo from MyCity PIO)CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, April 29 (PIA) – One of the village chiefs in this city has decided to use his accumulated honoraria from July 2018…

PGA Delivers Assistance to Coastal Barangays

The Provincial Government of Albay (PGA) headed by Governor Al Francis C. Bichara through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) with OIC-PSWDO Dr. Eva A. Grageda conducted relief goods distribution to the coastal barangays of Oas and Ligao City. The coastal barangays include, Nagas, Maramba, Tapel, Cagmanaba, Badian, and Bog…

DA, DTI link programs to help ECQ-affected Isabeleños 

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, April 29 (PIA) – The Department of Agriculture (DA) - 2 through the Cagayan Valley Research Center (DA-CVRC) based in this city and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Isabela will be implementing their respective programs to help Isabeleños avail of the necessary nutritious foods while under the Enhanced Communit…

Isabela PLGU awaits IATF decision on final quarantine status

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, April 29 (PIA) – The Provincial Government of Isabela is awaiting the final decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) on the province's status either under Enhanced Community Quarantine or General Community Quarantine after  April 30, 2020.The announcement was made by Gov. R…

Antiqueños avail government assistance amid COVID-19

SAN JOSE, Antique, April 29 (PIA) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has provided help to Antiqueños who are affected by the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) due to Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.DOLE- Antique Provincial Head Melisa Navarra said that the latest release of financial assistance in the province here amo…

Tagalog News: Binangonan patuloy ang suporta sa frontliners

LUNGSOD NG ANTIPOLO, Rizal, Abril 29 (PIA)—Pagkain, pansamantalang tirahan, transportasyon at iba pang suporta and handog ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Binangonan sa frontliners na nagsisilbi ngayong panahon ng COVID-19 ayon sa opisyal na Facebook Page ng pamayanan.

Marami sa frontliners na naitalaga sa iba’t-ibang brgy. health station at ospital ng Bin…

PHO Extend Range of Disinfection

The Albay Provincial Health Office (PHO) conducted its Disinfection Activity at Gov. Executive House and other barangay of Binogsacan and Inamnan Pequino, Guinobatan Albay. The PHO extended the range of disinfection to ensure the safety and to contain the spread of COVID-19 Pandemic.The post PHO Extend Range of Disinfection appeared first on Provi…

Albay COVID-19 Update (April 28, 2020 | 6PM)

THREE (3) FRONTLINERS RECORDED AS NEW CONFIRMED Covid-19 Positive Patients today. Current Positive Cases – 4 Recovered and Discharged – 23 Deaths -3TOTAL RECORDED CASES = 30 ▪︎Legazpi – 14 ▪︎Guinobatan – 6 ▪︎Daraga – 4 ▪︎Tabaco – 3 ▪︎Bacacay – 1 ▪︎Camalig – 1 ▪︎Ligao – 1 Patuloy po nating sundin ang mga patakaran continue reading : Albay COVID-19 …

Bukidnon reopens select biz industries, lifts strict quarantine order

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, April 27 (PIA)—Governor Jose Maria Zubiri on Saturday signed Executive Order No. 21 (EO 21) that lifted the strict general community quarantine to allow the reopening of selected local businesses and trade that would at least reinforce the province’s resources in the midst of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.…

Makati grants cash incentive to some 12,000 public school graduates

CALOOCAN CITY, April 28 (PIA) --Makati Mayor Abby Binay today announced that the city government will provide cash incentives ranging from P1,000 to P5,000 to some 11,713 graduates of public elementary and senior high schools in the city, whether or not they are Makati residentsThe mayor said graduates from Grades 6 and 12 will each receive P1,000…

SK head pursues aid for ECQ-affected villagers

BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya April 27(PIA) – Continuing relief activities will be done by the Sangguniang Kabataan of barangay Banggot here to help poor villagers in coping up with the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in their communities.Jeanie Alexandra Felipe, SK president of barangay Banggot, said they will re-align their savongs from 2014 to 201…

Pres. Duterte hints at modified quarantine in Metro Manila after May 15

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte hints on imposing a modified quarantine scheme in some parts of Metro Manila to allow the region of some 13 million residents to gradually adapt to the new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (PIA NCR)CALOOCAN CITY, April 28 (PIA) -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has hinted on a possible modified quarantine scheme in s…