Almost least 100 youth organizations and local personalities from all over the country have converged to initiate a digital fundraising campaign that aims to assist grassroots associations in giving aid to Mindanaoan communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth orgs join forces, eye P1M aid to 20 Mindanao communities as COVID-19 response Led by the […]
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing a cloth face covering in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Learn All About Easy DIY Cloth Face Covering to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 CDC also […]
Read MoreIt’s April Fool’s Day today, and COVID-19 scams exist in large numbers. Cybercriminals are using the public’s secondhand interest against them. There is no doubt that cybercriminals are an agile and resourceful mob as they take advantage of this critical time of the Coronavirus pandemic. Beware of COVID-19 Scams — Fake emails and more! In […]
Read MoreOn March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) made an announcement that the number of cases of COVID-19 outside China has increased 13-fold. The Coronavirus disease has been characterized as a pandemic overwhelming countries like China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy. The number of cases, of deaths, and of the affected countries were expected […]
Read MoreChildren around the world become vulnerable to risks posed by the current COVID-19 outbreak. Besides possibly contracting the virus, children may likely be affected by other harmful factors such as disrupted education, loss of income for parents due to the enhanced community quarantine, and other negative triggers to their emotional, social, and physical well-being which […]
Read MoreGCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, encourages Filipinos to support the #FightCOVID19 campaign, a digital donation drive that aims to assist the frontline health workers and hospitals combat the dreaded novel coronavirus (COVID-19). GCash users can now send support to help. #FightCOVID19: GCash users may now send donations for medical frontliners via the […]
Read MoreCebu Pacific Air (CEB) released its latest travel advisory today, March 17, 2020, at 3 PM about the suspension of all flight operations due to COVID-19. All Cebu Pacific and CEBGO flights will be canceled from March 19 until April 14, 2020, in support of government regulations on COVID-19. Cebu Pacific Air Travel Advisory: Suspension […]
Read MoreThe Social Security System (SSS) is prepared to pay unemployment benefits to some 30,000 to 60,000 workers projected to lose their jobs as a result of the possible layoffs in or closures of private companies hit by the economic fallout from the fast-spreading of COVID-19. SSS ready to pay unemployment benefits to workers projected to […]
Read MoreCebu Pacific Air rolled out newsletters and disseminated information drive on social media on March 12, 2020. The newsletter was sent to passengers who registered an account and subscribed to their official website. It contains details regarding CEB’s temporary adjustments and amendments on their booking policies to provide precautionary measures to passengers during the novel […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 has now spread to at least 80 countries and territories. To date, over 95,000 laboratory-confirmed cases and 3,200 deaths have been reported. UNICEF responds and appeals to support the global outbreak response as it opens its campaign. UNICEF responds to COVID-19, appeals to support the global outbreak response UNICEF is working to address the […]
Read MoreThe Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will cover the cost of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 testing for individuals seeking treatment of the disease, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Wednesday. Costs of COVID-19 testing is on us, says PhilHealth This is on top of the state health insurance agency’s coverage for quarantine and isolation costs, […]
Read MoreCebu Pacific Air, the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, announced earlier today their Travel Advisory in connection with the current COVID-19 situation in the country. According to the thread posted, CEB will be offering free rebooking for passengers as well as temporarily modified their booking policies. Cebu Pacific Air releases travel advisory […]
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