Category: Coronavirus Special

22 April Bicol Covid Update: Positive cases hikes to 34

The Department of Health Center for Health Development (DOH CHD) – Bicol noted 6 new cases of COVID-19 positive as of 9:00 PM, Wednesday, April 22. This makes a total of 34 positive cases in Region 5. making a total of 34. Three (3) among them are health workers. The region now has thirty-four (34) … Continue reading 22 April Bicol Covid Update: Positive cases hikes to 34

“Istorya ko, Tabang ko”: Saving Children one story at a time

“Istorya ko, Tabang ko”: Saving Children one story at a time

Who doesn't want to listen to stories? As an innovative response to the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, particularly to address challenges for children and families under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), Bicol University Students of Destiny and Destiny Professionals in partnership with the Tabaco City Nutrition Office and the Tabaco City Library launched the "Istorya Ko, … Continue reading “Istorya ko, Tabang ko”: Saving Children one story at a time

Casiguran operates “Libreng Sakay” buses

Casiguran operates “Libreng Sakay” buses

"If you cannot beat them, let them ride the bus." This is the approach of the local government unit of Casiguran, Sorsogon headed by Mayor Edwin "Boboy" Hamor to regulate the influx of market-goers. The LGU deployed a bus from Barangay Boton to Casiguran Public Market and from Barangay Casay to Casiguran Public Market. Passenger … Continue reading Casiguran operates “Libreng Sakay” buses

Price freeze of commodities remains in effect until May 11

Do you know how much the basic commodities you are buying should cost under the Covid-19 enhanced community quarantine? In compliance with the Presidential Proclamation No. 922, declaring the whole Philippines under the State of Public Health Emergency, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued a price freeze for basic commodities. With the price … Continue reading Price freeze of commodities remains in effect until May 11

PRDP-led trainings help Albay coco geonets enterprise manage COVID-19 crisis

LIBON, ALBAY – The Albay Coco Geonets Manufacturing Enterprise, an enterprise development (I-REAP) subproject funded by the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), was still in the rehabilitation process from the devastation caused by typhoon Tisoy in December 2019 when the national government ordered the implementation of the Luzonwide enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Yet, the Tunay … Continue reading PRDP-led trainings help Albay coco geonets enterprise manage COVID-19 crisis

A pandemic makes neighbors look out for each other in Sorsogon

A pandemic makes neighbors look out for each other in Sorsogon

Mavic Conde | Rappler.Com ALBAY, Philippines — A one-of-a-kind response to the coronavirus pandemic has been initiated in Sorsogon province. “Kindness Station” by Caritas Sorsogon is encouraging locals to practice bayanihan via its makeshift food station, where food packs are placed on racks, from rice, instant noodles, canned goods, and some vegetables and root crops. It's mantra? … Continue reading A pandemic makes neighbors look out for each other in Sorsogon

11 April Bicol Covid Update: Confirmed cases stable at 17, PUIs increased by 10

11 April Bicol Covid Update: Confirmed cases stable at 17, PUIs increased by 10

According to the Department of Health Center for Health Development – Bicol (DOH CHD-Bicol), there are no recorded cases as of April 11, 2020 at 5:00 PM. The region’s confirmed positive COVID-19 cases remain at 17. Twelve (12) of these are are in Albay and five (5) are in Camarines Sur. Ten (10) new Persons … Continue reading 11 April Bicol Covid Update: Confirmed cases stable at 17, PUIs increased by 10