COVID-19 Watch

Bureau of Immigration Admits ‘Difficulty’ Screening Travelers From SoKor

The Philippine Post - March 3, 2020

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is experiencing “some difficulty” screening visitors from South Korea’s North Gyeongsang Province, Daegu City, and Cheongdo County which are...

Over 8K Stranded Ofws Receive Cash Aid

The Philippine Post - March 3, 2020

Over 8,400 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the temporary travel ban to China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao received financial assistance amounting to...

DepEd: No Need To Suspend Classes Amid Covid-19 Threat

The Philippine Post - March 3, 2020

There is no need to suspend classes in high schools nationwide amid coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-2019) outbreak, an official of the Department of Education...

Cebu Gov. Garcia Says Quarantine Protocol Ready For Koreans Arriving In Cebu

The Philippine Post - February 28, 2020

The multi-sectoral task force on coronavirus will implement the same quarantine protocol imposed on returning Filipinos and other passengers from North Gyeongsang, South Korea,...

DOLE Sec. Bello Lauds Exemption Of OFWs From Travel Ban To SoKor

The Philippine Post - February 28, 2020

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) welcomed the government's decision to exempt overseas Filipino workers from the travel ban to South Korea. “Good news...

‘Run For Jesus’ Event Canceled Due To Covid-19 Threat

The Philippine Post - February 26, 2020

The permit for the "Run for Jesus", an event expected to gather 20,000 people, was canceled by this city government due to the threat...

DOLE Sec. Bello III: CoVid-19 Slows Down OFW Deployment To HK, Macao, Taiwan

The Philippine Post - February 26, 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) threat has affected the deployment of overseas Filipino workers, particularly new hires, to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao, Labor...

Boac Diocese To Continue ‘Cross Marking’ On Ash Wednesday

The Philippine Post - February 26, 2020

The Diocese of Boac in Marinduque will stick to the traditional marking of crosses on the faithful's foreheads on Ash Wednesday. “Well sa amin, una,...

Mayor Labella Allays Fears Of Villagers Over Upland Quarantine Site

The Philippine Post - February 25, 2020

Mayor Edgardo Labella said residents in the hinterland village of Taptap here have nothing to worry about the plan to turn the city-run training...

Pinoys In Singapore Told To Avoid Crowds Amid Covid-19 Threat

The Philippine Post - February 25, 2020

Filipinos in Singapore were urged to avoid crowded places and observe precautionary measures following the first confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) involving...