Philippines Monitors Water Supply Amid COVID-19 Spread COVID-19 – The National Water Resources Board is currently monitoring potential water sources amid the threat of COVID-19. According to ABS-CBN News, Sevillo David Jr., executive director of NWRB, said that the agency is expecting a rise in water usage as hand hygiene, which is one of the … Read more
DILG Urged PNP, Manila Officials To Keep Students From Crowded Places DILG – DILG recently urged the Philippine National Police, Metro Manila mayors and barangay officials to keep students away from public places. According to GMA News, This was after directive from President Rodrigo Duterte to suspend classes until March 14. President Duterte declared the … Read more
DepEd Postpones National, Regional Events Amid COVID-19 Outbreak DEPED – The Department of Education recently suspended all national and regional events from different areas which invlolves students. According to SunStar, this is a preventive measure against COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019). “In light of recent developments in Covid-19, DepEd is suspending all scheduled national and regional … Read more
Economic Managers Urged To Prepare Stimulus Package For COVID-19 COVID-19 – Economic managers of the Duterte administration were urged to prepare a stimulus package to counter the impact of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). According to Inquirer, they were urged by former senator Antonio Trillanes IV who said this in a statement: “While the COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
ACU Warns About Posting And Sharing Unconfirmed COVID-19 News COVID-19 – The Central Visayas regional Anti Cybercrime Unit (ACU) reminded the public against sharing and posting unconfirmed COVID-19 news. This announcement came after a post on Facebook went viral for claiming that there are hotels that are unsafe to occupy due to the 26 tourists … Read more
Tokyo Olympics Might Be Cancelled Than Moved, Says Official TOKYO OLYMPICS – Tokyo Olympics is less likely to be moved and more likely to be cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. According to Inquirer, this statement was from a senior member of the International Olympic Committee. Former Canadian swimming champion Richard William Duncan Pound … Read more
No Big Events In Iloilo City For February, March Due To COVID-19 ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City government said that there will be no big events in the city on this month until March due to COVID-19. According to Panay News, Jerry Treñas, the city mayor, announced the cancellation of the 2020 Paraw Regatta … Read more
NEA: Power Interruptions Expected During Dry Season NEA – The National Electrification Administration (NEA) said that power interruptions are to be expected in the dry season. According to GMA News, the agency explained that this is due to the projected shortage of power supply in the next few months. The agency’s Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said … Read more
ASEAN Paragames Called Off Indefinitely Due To COVID-19 Outbreak ASEAN PARAGAMES – The 10th ASEAN Paragames has been called off due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 outbreak. According to GMA News, this was confirmed by Philippine Sports Commission chief of staff Marc Velasco. Furthermore, Mike Barredo, president of the Paralympic Committee of … Read more