President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday honored as “modern heroes” the Filipino people who continuously battle the Covid-19 pandemic. In his Independence Day speech at the Bulacan Provincial Capitol in Malolos City, Duterte said it is an occasion to “honor our modern-day heroes — our healthcare workers, law enforcement officers, and other front-liners who have been…
National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., on Saturday commended all pandemic front-line workers, equating their courage and selflessness to Philippine heroes who had fought for the country’s freedom, as the country commemorated its 123rd Independence Day on Saturday. “As we commemorate Independence Day, let us pay tribute to our…
In time for the celebration of the 123rd Philippine Independence on Saturday, Davaoeños were reminded they can emerge victorious from the Covid-19 pandemic through adherence to safety protocols. Mayor Sara Duterte, in a statement, told her constituents “it is only when we each do our part that we can emerge victorious from this and commence…
The Philippines’ average number of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases has decreased by 3 percent, according to OCTA Research on Saturday. The seven-day average went down to 6,430 on June 5-11 from 6,699 on May 26 to June 1. The reproduction number (R0) or the average number of secondary infections from a single case…
A volunteer medical doctor in the city’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis since last year has urged Bacolodnons to exercise the “Freedom Health” to fight the pandemic. “As we enjoy today the freedom brought about by the sacrifices and efforts of our forefathers, let us also practice ‘Freedom Health’ in our daily…
Front-liners who risked their lives and continue doing so against the Covid-19 pandemic were honored Saturday in various Independence Day celebrations. San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora honored the city’s medical and non-medical front-liners who are dedicating their services amid the prevailing public health crisis. “Pinaglalaban din natin na tuluyan na tayong maging malaya mula sa…
