Bogo City left with just one active case
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Nanay Elena (not her real name), Bogo City’s Patient No. 157, celebrated her birthday at the city’s quarantine facility on Sunday, November 22, 2020. She is the lone patient, who continues to recover from the coronavirus disease, after Bogo City in northern Cebu did not log any new case of the […] The post Bogo City left with just one active case appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Bogo left with 1 active case; 2 recoveries logged on Nov. 11
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Bogo City in northern Cebu is just a few steps away from achieving a COVID-free status. The city government reported this Wednesday morning, November 11, 2020, that they are now left with only one remaining active case following the recovery of two more of their patients. An advisory that was posted […] The post Bogo left with 1 active case; 2 recoveries logged on Nov. 11 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
US police launch huge manhunt for shooter who killed at least 22
A massive manhunt was under way Thursday for a gunman who a local official said killed at least 22 people and wounded "many" more in mass shootings in the US state of Maine, the deadliest such incident this year. Police said Robert Card -- seen in surveillance footage pointing a semi-automatic weapon with an extended clip as he walked into a bowling alley in the town of Lewiston -- "should be considered armed and dangerous." Card is a certified firearms instructor and a member of the US Army Reserve, CNN reported, citing law enforcement sources. Lewiston city councilor Robert McCarthy told CNN that law enforcement had "confirmed 22 dead, many, many more injured", with local media reporting shootings had occurred at multiple locations. Swathes of Lewiston were locked down, with businesses urged to shutter and people ordered to shelter in place, as the scourge of horrifying gun violence once again ripped through an American community. Maine public safety official Mike Sauschuck said he was not prepared to give a death toll, calling it "a very fluid situation." He told reporters police were flooding the streets as they sought the gunman. "We have literally hundreds of police officers working around the state of Maine to investigate this case, to locate Mr. Card," he told reporters. Rescue vehicles rushed in from around central Maine to tend to the wounded, city councilor McCarthy said, and the two Lewiston hospitals "have called in every off-duty staff member that they could to deal with this." President Joe Biden made calls -- stepping away from a state dinner honoring Australia's prime minister -- to Maine's governor, its two senators and a local congressman to offer federal support, the White House said. Early on Thursday, armed police were seen guarding the Central Maine Medical Center, where some of the wounded were being treated. Several Maine school boards and educational institutions, including Bates College, said they would not be holding classes on Thursday, according to statements. Multiple locations Police and rescuers reportedly arrived at the Sparetime Recreation bowling alley at about 7:15 pm local time (00:15 Thursday GMT) in response to an active shooter, and then received reports of another shooting at the Schemengees Bar & Grille, according to the Sun Journal local newspaper. Police issued a number of photographs of 40-year-old Card at the bowling alley, where he appears calm and composed as he moves through the doorway with his rifle raised. "Please contact law enforcement if you are aware of his whereabouts," they said. Sauschuck said officers had located a "vehicle of interest" they had been looking for -- a white sport utility vehicle (SUV) -- in Lisbon, a town around eight miles (12 kilometers) from Lewiston, where residents had also been warned to stay off the streets. Card was not in the vehicle, reports said. Law enforcement "are investigating two active shooter events," the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department said on social media. "We are encouraging all businesses to lock down and or close while we investigate. The suspect is still at large." Maine Governor Janet Mills said she was "aware of and have been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston." CNN reported that at least 50 people were wounded in the incidents, citing multiple law enforcement sources, but said it was unclear how many of the injuries were the result of gunfire. It was unclear if initial reports of shots being fired at a third site, a Walmart distribution center, were accurate. My hometown Maine Congressman Jared Golden wrote on social media that "like all Mainers, I'm horrified by the events in Lewison tonight. This is my hometown." "Right now, all of us are looking to local law enforcement as they gain control of the situation and gather information. Our hearts break for those who are affected," he said. Distraught citizens flocked to local hospitals. "I'm just overwhelmed. I've been here trying to spread, you know, some kind of comfort, some kind of support," Cynthia Hunter, a local resident, told CBS affiliate WGME. The shooting is one of the deadliest since 2017, when a gunman opened fire on a crowded music festival in Las Vegas, killing about 60 people. Gun violence is alarmingly common in the United States, a country where there are more guns than people and where attempts to clamp down on their spread are always met with stiff resistance. The United States has recorded over 500 mass shootings this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), a non-governmental organization that defines a mass shooting as four or more people wounded or killed. Wednesday's attack was the deadliest mass shooting in 2023 so far, according to the GVA's data. Efforts to tighten gun controls have for years run up against opposition from Republicans, staunch defenders of the constitutional right to bear arms. The political paralysis endures despite widespread outrage over recurring shootings. Lewiston is the second most populous city in Maine located some 30 miles north of the largest city, Portland. The post US police launch huge manhunt for shooter who killed at least 22 appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Palawan still ASF-free
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – Amid the recent outbreak of African swine fever in an island barangay in Palawan, the province’s veterinary chief said Friday that it is able to maintain its status as a “dark green zone” and can transport swine stocks to other parts of the country. The swift containment efforts of the disease, supported by vigilant surveillance conducted by the Provincial Veterinary Office and various provincial government offices, was the reason for sustaining its status as a free zone. ProVet officer-in-charge Dr. Darius Mangcucang explained that the color code shows that Palawan maintains its status as an “ASF-free zone” according to the national plan for prevention and control zoning established by the Department of Agriculture. “When we say ‘dark green zone,’ it means we are still ASF-free. Although we had an ASF incursion, the good thing is that we were able to contain it immediately. It didn’t spread beyond Barangay Cocoro,” said Mangcucang, adding that even Magsaysay remains free from ASF. His explanation followed the receipt of a letter from the Bureau of Animal Industry within the DA which supported ProVet’s request to retain Magsaysay town and the entire province in the “dark green zone,” given that the ASF case in Barangay Cocoro had been effectively isolated. In addition to reaffirming Palawan’s ASF-free status, Mangcucang highlighted that the BAI had also bestowed Magsaysay and Cuyo with Recognition of Active Surveillance for ASF certificates. The recognition was granted after blood samples collected from the swine populations in these two municipalities between 18 and 19 September tested negative for the disease. He emphasized that this successful testing was the basis for the BAI’s confirmation of Palawan’s ongoing status as ASF-free. The post Palawan still ASF-free appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Philandering Quezon City cop nabbed
Members of the anti-scalawag unit of the Philippine National Police have arrested an active Quezon City cop facing a charge of concubinage in Makati City last 30 September. In a belated report yesterday, Brig. Gen. Warren de Leon, chief of the PNP Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group, said the suspect, Master Sergeant Ledesma Mollenido, 36, assigned at the Quezon City Police District was nabbed at a room at Airobez Hotel in Makati located along 5487 Boyle Street. Mollenido was arested by virtue of a warrant issued by Cavite judge Antonio Oyao Del Val last 29 September for concubinage. A P30,000 bail was set for the policeman’s temporary liberty. De Leon said the case was filed by Mollenido’s wife after discovering that her husband was cohabiting with another woman. He said Mollenido was arrested based on a tip-off of the hotel’s supervisor. Mollenido is currently detained at the IMEG custodial facility in Camp Crame “for documentation prior to the return of an arrest warrant to the issuing court,” De Leon said in a statement. The post Philandering Quezon City cop nabbed appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Kidnapped Chinese woman rescued
The Pasay City Police rescued a Chinese woman kidnapped by two siblings one of whom is an active police officer, the National Capital Region Police Office said on Monday. Based on the report sent to NCRPO director Brig. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, the victim Zhou Yunqiing, female, 26, single, tourist, Chinese National, was abducted by the suspects identified as Staff Sgt. Lordgin Antonino,34, a member of PNP assigned at Southern Police District, and his brother Nelson Antonino, 20, who will be facing illegal detention and robbery extortion after they brought the victim at Qing Qing Hotel located at No 2730 Figueroa Street, Barangay 74, Pasay City on Sunday evening. Nartatez said the Pasay Police received information about the abduction on Monday around 1 a.m. from the victim’s friend Law Yi Wei, 34, translator, Malaysian National and presently residing at Sea Residences, SM MOA Complex, Barangay 76, Pasay City. Wei personally appeared before the office of Substation 3, Libertad, Pasay City Police Station, to seek police assistance regarding his friend a Chinese national who was allegedly arrested by the suspects who identified themselves as CIDG, Pasay for an alleged case of human trafficking. Wei told the cops that the victim was detained inside Room No. 8515 Qing Qing Hotel in Pasay City. He showed police the picture of the victim while handcuffed and a picture of the PNP ID of PMSG John Reggie Reyes with Badge No. 124539 and the text message wherein the suspects asked for money amounting to P500,000 for the release of the victim. Nartatez said Pasay police conducted a short briefing to verify the information for possible police operation against the suspects. The Metro Manila top cop said that when the cops arrived at the hotel the operating team coordinated with the duty security guard of QingQing Hotel and informed them about their purpose. When they saw Lordgin sitting at the lobby with the same description on the PNP ID shown by Wei to the operating unit, they approached suspect and asked for verification. The latter identified himself as a policeman assigned at CIDG Pasay. The post Kidnapped Chinese woman rescued appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Southern Leyte swine fever infection confirmed
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Agriculture in Eastern Visayas has confirmed the viral spread of African Swine Fever in Southern Leyte after laboratory tests found blood samples randomly taken from hogs in Padre Burgos town positive for the infection. The DA regional field office said reports of unusual deaths of hogs exhibiting ASF-like symptoms started the last week of June, prompting the Municipal Agriculture Office of Padre Burgos and Southern Leyte Provincial Veterinary Office to investigate. The DA regional office said the new ASF infection is an isolated case, as the overall trend of ASF cases in the region shows the infection is on the decline. The DA regional office is continuing to investigate the case to determine the extent of the viral spread, although initial information shows the infection seems limited to Barangay Tangkaan of the said municipality. “Based on the initial investigation, it is believed that possible transmission of the virus resulted from either the transport of infected live hogs from neighboring municipalities that still have active cases of ASF, swill feeding, and poor biosecurity,” the DA regional office said in a statement. The DA assured the public that a technical team has been deployed upon the confirmation of the cases, and continues to conduct proper preventive measures against the spread of the virus. The agency said it is closely monitoring the area and its neighboring communities for possible transmission. The DA advised the public not to be alarmed and to help stop the spread of the disease by observing the protocols so that the farmers and hog raisers will be able to continue with their livelihood. ASF is a highly contagious and fatal disease that affects pigs. There is no known cure for ASF, and the only way to prevent it is to implement strict biosecurity measures. The DA has urged the public to report any unusual deaths of hogs to the MAO or PVO. The post Southern Leyte swine fever infection confirmed appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Munti active cases down to 1
The local government of Muntinlupa City on Tuesday revealed that total active cases of Covid-19 in the city is now down to one. According to the City Health Office, an active case was recorded from 1 to 7 August 2023 — a significant decrease compared to the total two cases logged from 25 to 31 July. Data from CHO showed that the only remaining active case is registered in Barangay Ayala Alabang while the other eight barangays in the city now have zero active cases. The local government said that there were 10 patients who recovered this week while no deaths were recorded. In the past two weeks, the CHO reported 34 deaths recorded including 12 in the past two weeks. The administration of bivalent Covid-19 vaccines was finished by the city government last 31 July to healthcare workers, senior citizens, adults with comorbidities, pregnant and overseas Filipino workers scheduled for deployment within the next four months. The post Munti active cases down to 1 appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Gov’t eyes 1.8K rebels availing of amnesty
The government is eyeing around 1,800 communist rebels who may avail of the government’s amnesty program, according to National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Wednesday. Año said that the high-ranking officials of the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, New People’s Army may avail of the amnesty program should they decide to return to the folds of the law. “There are a lot of rebels in the mountains na you know [may] worries or agam agam dahil papano na yung kaso nila? (those who worry about their cases),” Año said in a chance interview shortly after the post-State of the Nation Address forum held in Pasay City. Año said the amnesty will provide a clean slate to former combatants who wish to renew their lives. However, Año said that senior NPA officials convicted of “heinous” crimes cannot avail of the amnesty. “Different siya. Pwede silang papasok sa pardon o 'yung sa parole o pardon, depende na 'yan sa Presidente (it would be a different case. They can avail of a pardon or parole, depending on the President’s decision),” he said. Th amnesty will be extended to those with pending cases but are not yet convicted. “Right now we are placing the strength of the CPP-NPA at 1,800. So more or less, that’s our target,” Año said, noting that former rebels who have availed of the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program or E-CLIP and Barangay Development Program can avail of the amnesty. Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar, earlier said only three guerrilla fronts of the CPP-NPA are active while the other 18 are already weakened, out of the remaining 21. Aguilar noted that the members of the CPP-NPA-NDF have been “tremendously reduced” to around 1,800 members—from a peak of 24,000 rebels in the mid-'80s. AFP units have already neutralized 9,818 NPA rebels, of which 358 served as key leaders, with 11,013 firearms recovered from the insurgents, according to the spokesperson. The post Gov’t eyes 1.8K rebels availing of amnesty appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Gov’t eyes at least 1.8K CPP-NPA to avail of amnesty
The government is eyeing around 1,800 communist rebels who may avail of the government’s amnesty program, according to National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Wednesday. Año said that the high-ranking officials of the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, New People’s Army, may avail of the amnesty program should they decide to return to the folds of the law. “There are a lot of rebels in the mountains na you know worries or agam agam dahil papano na yung kaso nila? (Or those who are slightly doubting about their cases),” Año said, in a chance interview shortly after the post-State of the Nation Address forum held in Pasay City. Año said the amnesty will provide a clean slate to former combatants who wished to renew their lives from being combatants to becoming normal citizens in mainstream society. However, Año said that senior NPA officials who had been convicted of “heinous” crimes “could not avail of the amnesty.” “Different siya no. Pwede silang papasok sa pardon o yun sa parole o pardon, depende na yan sa presidente (it would be a different case. They can avail of a pardon or parole, depending of the President’s decision),” he stressed. He further explained that the amnesty will be given to those with pending cases but are not yet convicted. “Right now we are placing the strength of the CPP-NPA at 1,800. So more or less, that’s our target,” Año said, noting that those former rebels who have availed of the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program or E-CLIP and Barangay Development Program can avail of the amnesty. A given period will be granted to those combatants that have lay low, he added. Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson, Col. Medel Aguilar, earlier said that only three guerrillas of the CPP-NPA are active while the other 18 are already weakened, out of the remaining 21. Aguilar noted that the members of the CPP-NPA-NDF have “tremendously reduced” to around 1,800 members—from a peak of 24,000 rebels in the mid-80s. The AFP units already neutralized 9,818 NPA rebels, of which 358 served as the group's key leaders, with 11,013 firearms have been recovered from the insurgents. The post Gov’t eyes at least 1.8K CPP-NPA to avail of amnesty appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Endings and beginnings
Was it anticlimactic? When the World Health Organization announced recently that Covid-19 “is no longer a public health emergency of international concern”, I expected a more intense reaction from people. From the whole world, actually. Instead, there was nothing. Ho-hum. Moving on. It seems that more than three years after WHO first declared the pandemic in March 2020, people had become immune to the exciting news. Blasé, passive, indifferent. Call it what you may — this is another side of the pandemic, the one where the numbness has set in after years of unprecedented challenges with no end in sight. Yet that is, indeed, just one side. We all know that the health restrictions also caused many people to step up — do something — just to keep earning money. We met over a hundred of them just today (9 May at the Bellevue Manila) during the Daily Tribune’s inaugural Asian Innovation Forum where MSMEs participated in a discussion of various ways the Filipino entrepreneur can compete in a vastly changed world. If the WHO says it is “time to transition” — in their case “to long-term management of Covid-19,” it must be said that many Filipino small business owners had already done just that, over the last three years. And while it may seem like the end is in sight for the pandemic — or, indeed, that the end has come, if the WHO’s pronouncement is the basis — for our entrepreneurs, it is just another beginning. Transitioning into a world in flux is the secret to growth for small businesses aiming for a bigger share of the market. When competitiveness is key, one must innovate to keep ahead of the game. It was heartwarming to see so many business owners joining the DT forum and being really engaged in the short talks delivered by our esteemed speakers and panelists: Atty. Rowel Barba, Director General of the Intellectual Property Office Philippines; George Royeca, founder and CEO of Angkas; PCSO’s Frederick Imson, representing Honorable Mel Robles; UnionDigital’s Dr. David Hardoon; Kim Lato, founder, and CEO of Kimstore; Ida Tiongson, president and CEO of Opal Portfolio Investments Inc., and Rowena San Jose, chief trade-industry development specialist of the Department of Trade and Industry-National Capital Region. Ms Catherine Mary Biazon, head of Gender and Development of Muntinlupa, gave a talk on the city’s innovations and accomplishments toward the cause of women empowerment. I must admit that I was riveted by all their topics. This is unusual as any discussion on tech and finance naturally makes my mind drift off. Yet the stories that were shared on how they persevered through challenging times; how passion carried them through any obstacle simply because they believed in their ideas and dreams; as well as the other side of the coin, where practical steps must be taken to legitimize, grow and strengthen a brand — they resonated with me. The big turnout at the AIF, the perfect mix of speakers, and the resolve we felt when we witnessed the active exchange of ideas during the event inspired us to continue with this advocacy of helping “serve the lifeblood of our economy, the MSMEs, by boosting their confidence and helping open avenues for their growth and development,” as I hoped to say during my welcome remarks. “We take inspiration from our present leaders in urging a Bayanihan mindset — and this is one way that we, as a media organization, have been able to do that — using our platforms and resources, to harness the information, create the opportunity and put together the right people to help build a stronger community… and ultimately for the Filipino entrepreneur to get a foothold in a wider market.” The post Endings and beginnings appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Lapu-Lapu’s COVID-19 cases climb a bit
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The total active Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in Lapu-Lapu City has climbed to 59. This was based on the monitoring of the City Health Office (CHO) on August 29, 2022, after they logged an additional one new case and one reinfection of the virus. However, the CHO has also logged […] The post Lapu-Lapu’s COVID-19 cases climb a bit appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Zambo City s active Covid-19 cases rise to 248
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Mayor John Dalipe on Friday reiterated his call for residents to get vaccinated and boosted as cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continued to increase in recent days.Dalipe issued the call as City Health Office data released Friday showed active Covid-19 case.....»»
Only 1 active Covid-19 case remains in Bislig City
BUTUAN CITY - Bislig City in Surigao del Sur only has one active coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) case as of Monday, the City Information Office (CIO) said.In a statement, the CIO the lone case represents 0.04 percent of the total active cases recorded in the city since the pandemic hit.....»»
Mandaue logs 2 recoveries, 1 new case on Dec. 6
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Active cases of the coronavirus disease in Mandaue City is back at 50 after the city logged two new cases on Sunday, December 6. One of its cases is a 63-year-old resident of S.B. Cabahug Street in Barangay Looc while the second one is a 22-year-old resident of Singson Village in […] The post Mandaue logs 2 recoveries, 1 new case on Dec. 6 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Senior citizen from Brgy Looc is Mandaue City’s new COVID case
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – After six days of not recording any new cases of the coronavirus disease, Mandaue City logged one new case on Friday, December 4. The patient, MC2580, is a 65-year-old male resident of Mabini Street in Barangay Looc. With his addition, the city now has 62 active cases of the infection. However, […] The post Senior citizen from Brgy Looc is Mandaue City’s new COVID case appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mandaue active cases still at 94; no new cases reported in 3 days
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – In the last three days, Mandaue City did not log new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Data released by the City Public Information Office show that the city’s most recent active case, a 30-year-old male resident of Plaridel Street in Barangay Alang-alang, was reported on November 27 yet. But […] The post Mandaue active cases still at 94; no new cases reported in 3 days appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Sprawsons get upperhand in frustrated murder case
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tables seemed to have turned for the Sprawson family, four years after they were accused of attempting to kill a neighbor in Medellin town, northern Cebu. Maricel Dela Cerna surrendered to authorities in Medellin on November 19, 2020, after a trial court in Bogo City issued a warrant for her arrest […] The post Sprawsons get upperhand in frustrated murder case appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
MCPO officer tests positive for COVID-19
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines- The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) has recorded one new active case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Police Colonel Jonathan Abella, the MCPO director, said that last week, one of their Quarantine Control Point (QCP) personnel has tested positive for the virus. The QCP personnel is asymptomatic and is now in the […] The post MCPO officer tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
BICs are ready in case of need — EOC
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More barangay isolation centers or BICs in Cebu City may soon reopen if the cases continue to rise according to the Cebu City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) The city is seeing a rise in the active cases for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the past seven days as from then […].....»»
DOH notes decreasing number of new COVID-19 cases; Pampanga tops latest daily count
The country recorded less than 2,000 cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the national caseload to over 387,000. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) There were 1,772 new cases of COVID-19 detected in the Philippines as shown in the latest case update of the Department of Health (DOH), pushing the country’s cumulative total to 387,161. The DOH noted that only 30,876 are active cases, where 82.5 percent are mild, 10 percent are asymptomatic, 2.7 percent are severe, and 4.8 percent are in critical condition. Pampanga tallied the highest number of new cases with 154. Quezon City followed with 115 new infected residents, Laguna with 83, Baguio City with 70, and City of Manila with 69. There were 153 new patients who have recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total to 348,967, which is 90.1 percent of the nationwide caseload. However, the death toll jumped to 7,318 after 49 more fatalities were recorded. “Eleven duplicates were removed from the total case count. Of these, three were recovered cases. Moreover, 13 cases previously tagged as recovered were reclassified as deaths,” the DOH said. In a press briefing last Monday, Nov. 2, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire noted improvements in the country’s fight against the pandemic. “Ngayon nakikita natin yung pagbaba ng kaso (Now we are seeing a decline in cases), we are just averaging about 500 plus cases a day in the National Capital Region,” said Vergeire comparing it to previous months where the NCR had about 2,000 to 2,500 cases daily. “When we talked about the whole country, we were averaging also before, mataas na mga kaso, pero ngayon nakikita natin, yung ating averages for our country would just be about 1,800 in a day,” she added. Vergeire also expressed hopes that all localities in the country would be under a more lenient community quarantine level by next year. “Our target for our milestones would be… hopefully by next year, end of first quarter lahat na ng local governments natin nasa MGCQ (modified general community quarantine) status na,” she said. .....»»