Monthly Archives: August 2020

by Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat & Chino Leyco, Manila Bulletin, 21 Aug 2020 Gov’t says worst part may be over as signs of recovery are emerging The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business organization, has warned that the country’s economic indicators are “truly disturbing” and called on the government to come up…

by Louella Desiderio (The Philippine Star), 21 Aug 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), one of the participants in the government’s Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program, said it may be difficult to meet its production target under the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In his report, President Rodolfo Capoquian cited both bright and grim developments as the pandemic sizzles. “Andami nating pinagdaanan sa loob ng isang taon.”

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By Marna Dagumboy Del Rosario, Manila Bulletin, 20 Aug 2020 CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga – Workers in manufacturing industries within this Freeport zone will be housed in areas accessible here to ensure continuity of factory operations and avoid eventual shutdown due to health crisis and work stoppage.

By Benjamin Pulta, Manila Bulletin, 20 Aug 2020 MANILA – Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta on Thursday said frivolous suits clogging lower courts are expected to lessen following the overhaul of the rules of court.

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by Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star), 20 Aug 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Nearly half of the persons who died of coronavirus disease 2019 were never admitted to hospital or medical facilities, according to data from the Department of Health (DOH).

by Joanna Rose Aglibot, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 20 Aug 2020 SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES — Fourteen more port workers at the Subic Bay Freeport have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) confirmed on Thursday, Aug. 20.

by Joanna Rose Aglibo, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 20 Aug 2020 SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES —- Five new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections are being treated in Zambales as of Wednesday, Aug. 19.

by Roy Stephen C. Canivel, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 20 Aug 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The country’s largest business group said the government does not seem to have a sound plan to save the economy from a downward spiral, as it appealed for a seat at the table during COVID-19 policy discussions.

by Gabriel Pabico Lalu, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 20 Aug 2020 MANILA, Philippines — A labor group has cautioned Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo against moves to privatize the corruption-riddled Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) as it is a step against assuring healthcare availability.

by Christia Marie Ramos, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 20 Aug 2020 MANILA, Philippines — After a total of five bicameral panel meetings, 40 hours of deliberations and “hundreds of messages in group chats, dozens of phone calls and Zoom video conference discussions,” Congress finally came out with the final version of the proposed Bayanihan to Recover…

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by MARITES VILLAMOR-ILANO, 19 Aug 2020, SunStar ROUGHLY three out of five, or 60 percent, of new infections in Cebu City in the last five days were traced to the workplace, presenting new challenges in the battle against Covid-19 and prompting the Emergency Operations Center in Cebu City to shift their focus to the business…

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By Ma. Cristina Arayata, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 19 Aug 2020 MANILA – A coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine will likely be available in the Philippines by the second quarter of 2021, and clinical trials will start in the country by the fourth quarter of 2020, an official from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)…

By: Bong Lozada – Reporter, 19 Aug 2020 MANILA, Philippines—Senator Joel Villanueva encouraged employers to send their workers for COVID-19 testing as the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has “sufficient funds” to shoulder the costs.

by Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat, Manila Bulletin, 19 Aug 2020 More than 18 million workers in the Philippines are affected by the dual destructive impact of digitalization and COVID-19 disruption, according to a study by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

by Rey E. Requejo, Manila Bulletin, 19 Aug 2020 The United States government on Wednesday announced the inauguration of a P1.9 billion ($37.5 million) project aimed at helping at least 180,000 out-of-school youth in the Philippines attain relevant education, obtain necessary work experience for employment and skills for their livelihood.

by Philstar.com, 19 Aug 2020 MANILA, Philippines — After placing Metro Manila and nearby provinces under a more relaxed general community quarantine (GCQ), Malacañang has announced several “transition protocols” to be implemented in the capital region starting Wednesday.

by Daxim L. Lucas, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 19 Aug 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The central bank’s automated consumer concerns interface, that can be accessed via its website, text messaging or via social media, has gone “live” and can now be used for bringing complaints against financial institutions to regulators.

by Janvic Mateo (The Philippine Star), 19 Aug 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has issued cease and desist orders against 70 construction sites that were found to have violated health and safety protocols for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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By Melissa Luz Lopez, CNN Philippines, 18 Aug 2020 Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 18) — Up to a million Filipino youth are at risk of going jobless this year due to the pandemic if lockdown rules stretch on, a joint report of the Asian Development Bank and the International Labour Organization said.

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