Makkaria Bee Dela Rosa, daughter of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, has spoken up on the latter’s absence from the public eye amid the COVID-19 crisis. #NasaansiBato trended over the past days after netizens accused the senator of being “missing in action” while the country deals with the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released on Facebook, Makkaria said that after several of Bato’s colleagues in Senate tested positive for COVID-19, they had to lock Bato up in his room to prevent him from going outside. “Sorry, Philippines if we had to keep him away from the public eye for a few…
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A day after he confirmed that his staffer tested positive for COVID-19, Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla is now mourning his death due to the virus. The lawmaker earlier announced that the late staff member was hospitalized in Imus, Cavite due to pneumonia. In a statement on Facebook on Sunday, March 29, Revilla asked prayers for his longtime staff and friend. “I lost my staff and friend of almost 30 years to this COVID-19 this afternoon. I ask everyone for prayers especially para sa kanyang iniwang mga mahal sa buhay,” he wrote. Revilla expressed his disbelief on the sudden death of…
Netizens had a good laugh after Cavite governor Jonvic Remulla and Laguna governor Ramil Hernandez sent open letters to each other amid the enhanced community quarantine being implemented in their respective provinces. Laguna was placed under “total lockdown” on Saturday, March 28, after the number of COVID-19 cases in the province rose to at least 23. In a Facebook post on Sunday, March 29, Remulla addressed an open letter to Hernandez after he wasn’t allowed to pass through a checkpoint due to the imposed lockdown. “Ganyanan na ha. Dehins ako pinalusot ng checkpoint mula Bgy. Inchikan, Silang, papunta Nuvali. ‘Bawal daw’…
A town in Davao del Norte has thought of a way to deal with stubborn residents who violate the implemented curfew amid the COVID-19 community quarantine. A Facebook post by the Municipal Government of Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte showed curfew violators, who were also caught under the influence of alcohol, being made to pray and watch over caskets placed inside a gym as penalty. In a separate post, the municipality also said that “criminal charges will also be filed against those individuals who will be caught violating the curfew hours effective Sunday, March 29.” A viral post by a…
Isabel Oli and John Prats will be welcoming another bundle of joy to their family in July. The celebrity couple made the big reveal in their respective Instagram accounts on Sunday, March 29. “In the thick of what’s happening, don’t forget to still count your blessings. We happened to have one big blessing that we all would like to share to you,” wrote Isabel in her post along with two family photos. In one photo, the Prats family posed for a “shocked” reaction as the preggo mom flaunted her baby bump. “Hoping our news will bring smiles to your faces.☺️…
Senator Manny Pacquiao said he will continue to seek ways on how to aid fellow Filipinos in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic despite being on self-quarantine. “Kahit naka-home quarantine, patuloy po akong maghahanap ng paraan upang makatulong sa ating mga kababayan, lalo na sa ating mga magigiting na frontliners,” he said in a statement released on Saturday. “Marami pa pong test kits at medical supplies na darating na magagamit ng ating mga health workers sa buong bansa. Magkakaroon din po ng allocation ang DOH Regional Centers sa Visayas at Mindanao,” he added. Pacquiao on Friday turned over 57,000 units…
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla and Bacoor City Mayor Lani Mercado-Revilla celebrated their 34 years of marriage by keeping social distance amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While on their self-quarantine, the couple can only send flying kisses and wave hands at each other. “You’re so near yet so far, malayo man tayo sa isa’t isa Mama, andito ka naman sa aking puso palagi. Social Distancing man, our love will never know any distance. Salamat sa iyong walang katumbas na pagmamahal. Mahal na mahal kita. Happy anniversary, Mama!!! I love you so much!!!” said Senator Revilla in a Facebook post he penned…
#KopyahanNaTo! Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian earned praises online for showing “teamwork” to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in their constituencies. Valenzuela City on Saturday launched its #AlagangValenzuelano Market on Wheels which drew inspiration from Pasig City’s Mobile Palengke to lessen the volume of residents at the public markets amid the Luzon enhanced community quarantine. Gathalian expressed his gratitude to Sotto for the idea. “We’re rolling it out na. Thanks for your idea!!! We tweaked it a little lang just to adjust to our terrain na small roads…but the overall concept is the same…thanks…
Handmade letters and cards made by children are being sent out to COVID-19 patients at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) as a way to uplift their spirits. Dr. Nicole Perreras, a doctor at RITM, took the personal initiative to encourage kids to create “handmade get well cards” for their patients stricken by the coronavirus disease. A viral post promoting the effort said that the letters will be given and included in the breakfast trays of isolated patients in hopes of brightening their day at the hospital. Dr. Perreras in a reply to a netizen on Facebook said that…
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, lit up with the “Stay at home” message translated in different languages, urging the public to practice the preventive measure amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 2,716.5 feet-tall skyscraper beamed with the vital reminder encouraging everyone to follow the quarantine protocol in a bid to stop the further spread of COVID-19. “Stay at home” was translated to various languages, including Filipino — “Manatili sa bahay”. In its Twitter account, Burj Khalifa also reminded everyone that “We are all in this together” along with the hashtag #Stayhome. As of Saturday, the Philippines has recorded 803 confirmed…