DOH Recorded 10,463 Total Cases, 1734 Recoveries and 696 Death As Of May 8, 2020 (Friday)

The Department of Health (DOH) provides the latest information on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in the country, including the actions undertaken by the department in addressing the pandemic, through a ‘Virtual Presser’ on May 8, 2020. As of 4 PM today, May 8, 2020, the Department of Health reports 120 new cases (PH10344-PH10463) … Read more

Remdesivir drug is still Under Clinical Trial in the Philippines —DOH

REMDESIVIR- a drug that gained authorization from Japan and the US for the treatment of COVID-19, is part of the ongoing clinical trial in the Philippines, said the Department of Health. “Remdesivir is one of the investigational drugs included in the WHO Solidarity Trial, which the Philippines is participating in,” said Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario … Read more

US Shows ‘Concerned’ over Philippine Top Broadcaster Shutdown

The United States voiced concern over the Philippine government that ordered a shutdown to the country’s top broadcaster ABS-CBN on Thursday, which has been targeted by President Rodrigo Duterte. “We are concerned by the situation regarding ABS-CBN,” said the State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus. “An independent media plays a critical role in facilitating the open … Read more

Gov. Bong Lacson Wants to extend General Community Quarantine in Negros Occidental (May 15 to 30, 2020)

Gov. Bong Lacson to seek guidance from national IATF to extend the general community quarantine in Negros Occidental for another two weeks after May 15. ““I don’t think we’re ready to allow everybody to go out. It is a perfect quarantine model for now.”  Recently, the city government here has established communication lines with Bacolod … Read more

Parents Disagree on DepEd’s Decision to Open Classes on August

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, physical classes ended earlier than expected time. Students submitted their remaining schoolworks through online classes. On Tuesday, May 5, the Department of Education or DepEd decided to open the school year 2020-2021 on August 24, 2020. Many parents disagreed on the DepEd’s decision. “Ang napili po nating school opening date … Read more