COVID-19 Watch

DOLE Sec. Bello: No Massive Employment Loss Among OFWs

Society Magazine - March 5, 2020

There is no massive loss of employment of overseas Filipino workers amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) threat, the Department of Labor and Employment...

Iranian Official Dies From Covid-19 As Death Toll Rises To 66

Society Magazine - March 4, 2020

A member of Iran's Expediency Council died Monday from coronavirus disease 2019 (CoVid-19), according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). Mohammad Mirmohammadi, 76,...

Intramuros Visitors Up Despite Covid-19 Scare

Society Magazine - March 4, 2020

Visitors in Intramuros have been increasing despite the expected slowdown on arrivals due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak. "(For Intramuros), the numbers are...

Covid-19 Takes Toll On Zambo City Aquaculture Industry

Society Magazine - March 4, 2020

Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) scare has also taken its toll on the local aquaculture industry. Salazar said that local exporters...

Firms Urged To Adopt Flexible Work Scheme To Save Jobs

Society Magazine - March 4, 2020

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) called on private companies affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) threat to implement flexible working scheme...

DFA To Bring Home Filipinos In HK Reportedly Fired Amid Covid-19

Society Magazine - March 4, 2020

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. recommended the repatriation of Filipino workers reportedly fired in Hong Kong amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak. "We'll...

Sen. De Lima Airs Deep Concern Over Spread Of ‘Chinese POGO Virus’

Society Magazine - March 3, 2020

Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has warned that the continued presence of Chinese gambling firms will do more harm than good not only...

DOH-9 Clears 23 Persons Under Monitoring For Covid-19

Society Magazine - March 3, 2020

The Department of Health in Region 9 (DOH-9) has cleared 23 persons under monitoring (PUMs) for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the region after...

20 PUMs Under ‘Self-Quarantine’ In Bacolod City

Society Magazine - March 3, 2020

A total of 20 patients under monitoring (PUMs) are currently in home quarantine here for possible coronavirus disease (Covid-10) infection after arriving from various...

Bureau of Immigration Admits ‘Difficulty’ Screening Travelers From SoKor

Society Magazine - 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...