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COVID-19
Cases
Philippines' COVID-19 recoveries near 2,000; cases rise to 10,794
The number of patients who have recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Philippines moved closer to the 2,000 mark on Sunday, after the Department of Health reported 82 new recoveries, bringing the total to 1,924.
GMA News, ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin, CNN Philippines
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DFA: 2 recoveries, no new COVID-19 cases, deaths among Filipinos abroad
For the first time since the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) began issuing updates on overseas Filipinos affected by COVID-19, no new confirmed cases and fatalities were reported Sunday (May 10) from the various consulates and embassies worldwide.
Manila Bulletin
Department of Health
Philippines now has 26 COVID-19 testing centers — DOH
There are now 26 testing laboratories in the Philippines that are capable of detecting the SARS CoV-2—the coronavirus that causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Stay vigilant, even after ECQ, says expert
The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) urged the public to continue observing the different precautionary measures against the coronavirus disease even when the enhanced community quarantine in certain areas of the country may be eased after May 15.
Manila Bulletin
IATF
National Task Force boosts Mindanao’s fighting chance vs. COVID-19
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., chief implementer of National Task Force (NTF) against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), applauded on May 10, Sunday, the local government units (LGUs) of Davao City in Region 11 and the entire Caraga (Region 13) for its efforts to contain the deadly illness.
Manila Bulletin
IATF to recommend fate of ECQ Monday
Will Metro Manila and other areas with high coronavirus disease (COVID-19) remain under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) after May 15, when the third extension of the lockdown lapses?
Manila Bulletin
Chua airs concern on immediate reopening of economy without proper health safeguards
The government should be wary about immediately reopening the coronavirus-stricken economy and must put the lives and health of people above everything else, according to acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua.
Manila Bulletin
DOST provides RTE foods and drinks to supplement fight against hunger
The Department of Science and Technology – Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has distributed some 7,000 packets of ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and drinks to cities in Manila and three other regions as the country continues to fight off the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Manila Bulletin
Concepcion pushes for GCQ, urges barangay lockdown
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion backs the third recommendation of the Metro Manila Council (MMC) to transition to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ) for the National Capital Region (NCR), while allowing local government units (LGUs) to implement lockdowns on the barangay level as needed.
Manila Bulletin
Regions
Cebu City records 40 new COVID-19 cases; total rises to 1,474
Cebu City has recorded 40 more cases of the coronavirus disease 2019, bringing the city’s total infections to 1,474, its city health department announced Sunday.
GMA News
2 Bicol Region health workers test positive for COVID-19
Two more individuals, both of whom were health workers, have tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Bicol Region, the Department of Health Center for Health Development announced Saturday.
GMA News
13 more health workers recover from Covid–19 in Bataan
The number of health workers in this province who are getting well continued to rise after 13 more were reported having recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) as of Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
25-day old boy succumbs to COVID-19 in Davao City
A 25-day old boy who tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) died on May 9, the 22nd fatality in the Davao region, the 20th in Davao City.
Mindanews
Lapu-Lapu City reports 1st COVID-19 death
Lapu-Lapu City on Sunday, May 10, 2020, reported its first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – related death as the city’s tally reaches 43.
Cebu Daily News
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Galvez, Mayor Sara meet to boost city's Covid-19 testing
Presidential Peace Adviser and national policy against Covid-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. met with Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Saturday to discuss ways on strengthening the capacity of the local government to conduct tests for coronavirus disease.
Philippine News Agency
SouthCot to close establishments rejecting COVID-19 contact tracing app
Establishments across South Cotabato that will not adopt the contact tracing app developed by local experts will be temporarily closed until the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is contained, Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. warned.
Mindanews
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Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
China opens modern laboratory in San Fernando, Pampanga, aims to test 3,000 daily
China has launched its own molecular and diagnostic pathology laboratory in San Fernando, Pampanga to increase the testing capacity of the Philippines by 3,000 more daily and help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country.
Manila Bulletin, Rappler
Korean company sends help to Norzagaray families
In addition to South Korea’s continued assistance to the Philippines during the Covid-19 pandemic, Korea Water Resources Corporation has sent $8,100-worth of relief goods to families residing around Angat Dam — a major national facility operated by Angat Hydropower Corporation (AHC) in Norzagaray, Bulacan.
The Manila Times
Incidents and Violations
Digos police makes nurse do community work for lack of quarantine pass
The Philippine Nurses Association Davao Region Council XI and its Davao del Sur chapter condemned the Digos City police for ordering a nurse to serve a two-hour community service after she supposedly violated the city’s general community quarantine rules.
Rappler
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
In 2020, masks aren't just for protection -- they're being used to make a statement
Cowboy boots used to be Sebastian Marquardt's go-to fashion item. He'd wear them everywhere in his neighborhood of Hamburg, Germany. He liked that the black, pointy shoes -- more common in parts of the US -- stood out.
CNN
World
China Reports First New COVID-19 Case In Wuhan
China reported its first new case of coronavirus in Wuhan on Sunday, marking the first new case since April 3 and joining a spate of new cases across China and other countries that had seen progress in getting the disease under control and reopening, including South Korea and Germany.
Forbes
Boris Johnson Announces a Coronavirus Quarantine for Travelers to Britain: Live Coverage
Coronavirus cases soar past 4 million as China finds a new cluster near Russia. Australians who lost their homes to last year’s fire are struggling.
The New York Times
Seoul’s Nightlife Shut In Fresh COVID-19 Outbreak After Lifting Rules On ‘Distancing’
The South Korean capital’s nightclubs and bars have had to close their doors after a cluster of new coronavirus cases were linked to a 29-year-old man who had visited three clubs in Itaewon, a popular nightlife district in Seoul.
Forbes
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 10 May
Global confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 4 million; the UK is set to launch a new warning system for the virus, while outlining a plan to ease restrictions; the R number explained; and how the Fourth Industrial Revolution can help tackle COVID-19.
World Economic Forum
Former President Obama Slams Trump's COVID-19 Response as an 'Absolute Chaotic Disaster' in Call With Supporters
Former President Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an “absolute chaotic disaster” during a conversation with ex-members of his administration, according to a recording obtained by Yahoo News.
TIME
Bolsonaro attends floating barbecue as Brazil's Covid-19 toll tops 10,000
Brazil’s provocateur president has continued to brush off the coronavirus, taking a spin on a jet-ski to a floating barbecue and attacking Covid-19 “neurosis” as his country’s death toll rose to more than 10,000.
The Guardian
COVID-19 spread accelerates again in Germany
New coronavirus infections are accelerating again in Germany just days after its leaders loosened social restrictions, raising concerns that the pandemic could once again slip out of control.
Channel News Asia
Singapore reports 876 new COVID-19 cases, taking total past 23,000; most discharged cases in a day
Singapore reported 876 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (May 10), taking the country's total to 23,336. Another 425 cases have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities, bringing the total number of recoveries to 2,721.
Channel News Asia
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Palace: Not yet final if schools under ECQ will open on Aug. 24
Malacañang said there is no final decision yet if public schools under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) will also open on August 24, saying the government still has to look at the data.
Manila Bulletin
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Bacoor is ‘Marching band capital of PH’
Bacoor, Cavite has been formally declared as the “Marching Band Capital of the Philippines” based on a recent proclamation signed by President Duterte.
Manila Bulletin
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
VP Robredo seeks ‘middle ground’ on ECQ extension
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday underscored the need to find a middle ground between public safety and economic activity when the enhanced community quarantine lapses on May 15.
Manila Bulletin
ELECTION RELATED
No date yet for Palawan plebiscite — Comelec
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said the poll body has no decision yet as to when the plebiscite in Palawan will be held.
Manila Bulletin
DISASTER
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
JUDICIARY
More PDLs released through video conference hearings
An additional 4,683 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have been released from various jails in the country from April 30 to May 8 as a result of the video conferencing system of resolving pending criminal cases.
Manila Bulletin
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Sotto wants expanded nationwide mass testing for COVID-19
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Sunday pushed for expansion of the mass testing coverage for the COVID-19 disease, as Filipinos anticipate the relaxation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in select areas to general community quarantine (GCQ).
GMA News
Sen. Lito Lapid pushes for bill seeking to grant social pension to persons with disabilities or PWDs
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid is now pushing for a bill seeking to provide monthly social pension to persons with disabilities (PWDs) who are currently without any permanent source of income or regular monetary support.
Manila Bulletin
Villar supports placing parts of Metro Manila under GCQ after May 15
Senator Cynthia Villar on Sunday expressed her support for the proposal to place parts of Metro Manila under general community quarantine (GCQ) after May 15.
Manila Bulletin
House of Representatives
Adaptation is name of the game under ‘New Normal Bill’
The proposed “New Normal Bill” in the House of Representatives will help the country adapt to the new way of life as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, until a vaccine or cure for the dreaded disease is created.
Manila Bulletin
House public transpo committee pushes DOTR for a dry run before May 15, supports LTFRB new bus route
Believing that the land transportation sector is not yet ready for the re-opening of public transportation, House Transportation Committee Chair Edgar Mary Sarmiento is counting on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to conduct a dry run on Tuesday, May 12, to ensure the readiness of public transport in cities and provinces that will be placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) after May 15.
Manila Bulletin
Solon calls out PAG-IBIG Fund on loan amortization payments
Bagong Henerasyon partylist Rep. Bernadette Herrera branded on Sunday, May 10 as “unfair” the decision of the state-owned Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) to require the payment of all loan amortizations due during the quarantine period on or before the next due date after the lifting of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
Manila Bulletin
Forget about kite-flying, even if you’re bored — solon
Try not to fly kites please, even if you’re bored out of your mind because of the seemingly never-ending enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
Manila Bulletin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
DILG supports bill limiting the population of each barangay
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Sunday expressed full support to a House Bill that limits the population of each barangay to 15,000.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News
DILG expresses alarm over reports of social amelioration beneficiaries allegedly being nabbed
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said it has been receiving reports of some residents getting arrested and jailed after posting their concerns about the government's Social Amelioration Program on social media.
GMA News
Go renews appeal for LGUs to help stranded workers in returning to the provinces
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Sunday renewed his appeal to heads of local government units (LGUs) to assist stranded workers in Metro Manila who wish to return to their home provinces safely once travel restrictions are lifted in the next few days.
Manila Bulletin
Housing units available for 'Balik Probinsya' beneficiaries
Qualified beneficiaries of the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa” program may be given housing units, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario said Sunday.
Philippine News Agency
DILG suggests raising qualifications for barangay official positions
Qualifications for positions of barangay officials need to be elevated as the national government is giving more tasks to them, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said Sunday.
GMA News
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
PH Navy identifies two sailors hurt in ship blaze
The Philippine Navy (PN) on Sunday identified the two sailors who got injured after BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16) caught fire at sea while en route to the Philippines from India.
Manila Bulletin
BRP Davao Del Sur heads home after fire hits companion vessel
The strategic sealift vessel, BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602), has continued its voyage to the Philippines Saturday afternoon alone after its companion ship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), was forced back to the Port of Cochin, India due to fire that broke out from its main engine room on May 7, the Philippine Navy (PN) said on Sunday.
Philippine News Agency
Soldiers give up two-day meal allowance for Mother’s Day relief ops; ‘uniformed moms’ honored
Officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) based in Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal contributed around P230 each, an amount equivalent to their two-day meal allowance, as the military conducted a relief operation for indigent communities — their way of celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday (May 10).
Manila Bulletin
Philippine National Police
Eleazar: Crime rate went down by 61% during ECQ; curfew should be part of ‘new normal’
Joint Task Force COVID-19 Shield commander Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday said the crime rate went down during the enhanced community quarantine, and added that curfew implementation should be included under the new normal in light of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
GMA News
PNP prepares for face-mask-wearing criminals under ‘new normal’ situation
Does the mandatory wearing of face masks suit well with thieves and other criminals? Police think so. As such, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is now crafting peace and order measures for the ‘new normal’ situation, which includes mandatory wearing of face masks of people whenever they go out of their homes.
Manila Bulletin
Ilocos Region, Maritime Group have new commanders in latest PNP revamp
Two generals have been given new posts in a minor Philippine National Police (PNP) revamp. Brig. Gen. Rodolfo Azurin is now the head of the Ilocos regional police, while his classmate Brig. Gen. Omega Jireh Fidel was tapped as his replacement as director of the Maritime Group.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
ECONOMY AND INVESTMENTS
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
FOREIGN RELATIONS
US repatriates over 600 citizens in PH amid coronavirus pandemic
Over 600 American citizens fled the country Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a statement of US Embassy in Manila this Sunday.
ABS-CBN News
West Philippine Sea
Navy maintains West Philippine Sea patrols amid COVID-19 response
The Philippine Navy on Sunday assured the public that its sailors and marines would continue to secure the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) despite the naval service's commitment to the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) response.
GMA News
LABOR
DOLE’s TUPAD program to aid close to 1-M informal economy workers
Close to a million workers in the informal economy will benefit from the government’s emergency employment program called Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD).
Manila Bulletin
21 stranded OFWs leave Clark for Northern Mindanao
A total of 21 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in Clark due to travel restrictions have returned home in Northern Mindanao on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
TRANSPORTATION
100 cops to assist LRT, MRT ops after ECQ
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will deploy 100 cops to ensure that guidelines will be strictly implemented once the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) resume operations after the lifting of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
Philippine News Agency
Tugade plans 5-minute disinfection turnaround for trains
Local transport authorities are eyeing to surpass Japan’s famous seven-minute process of cleaning of bullet trains with the country’s own railway system.
Manila Bulletin
LTFRB to allow only one bus route on EDSA once ECQ is lifted
From the previous 61, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will provide only a single bus route dedicated to EDSA once the enhanced community quarantine is lifted.
GMA News
HEALTH
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
BFAR urges fishermen to take advantage of open fishing season
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has urged fishermen to take advantage of the peak fishing season as fishing activities are still allowed amid the community quarantine enforced in different parts of the country.
Manila Bulletin
EDUCATION
ENERGY
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
P1.6-B pension given to indigent senior citizens
Over 546,000 indigent senior citizens have received their stipend for the first semester of 2020 under the government’s Social Pension (SocPen) Program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Sunday, May 10.
Manila Bulletin
Aid open for families of Filipinos abroad who are in distress –DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Sunday, May 10 that the families of overseas Filipinos in distress can avail themselves of the cash subsidy under the government’s Social Amelioration Program (SAP).
Manila Bulletin, Rappler
DSWD reports low compliance with SAP distribution targets
Only 907 local government units (LGUs) or 55.6 percent of the 1,632 LGUs in the country have completed the distribution of Social Amelioration Program (SAP) emergency subsidies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Sunday, May 10.
Manila Bulletin
Beneficiaries fearful of backlash from barangay officials after complaints
Some beneficiaries supposedly hoodwinked by rogue barangay officials of their cash grants under the social amelioration program (SAP) fear being harassed if they air their grievances.
Manila Bulletin
DSWD receives donated misting tents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has received three sanitation and misting tents from International Sanitation and Protection Suppliers (ISPS).
Manila Bulletin
HOUSING
TOURISM
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
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