@RicoHizon International studies Prof. Renato de Castro on the continuing Chinese presence in West PH Sea: It (The PH gov't) started a policy of appeasing China. This appeasement policy is not working. The policy that this administration is an utter failure.
@RicoHizon Int'l studies expert: The other danger is if we will have another President who will adopt the appeasement policy towards China, we will see a Duterte part 2. The people must choose properly who will they elect as a new leader.
@RicoHizon Int'l studies expert on why ASEAN nations are mum in West PH Sea row: They don't want to get involved, for one reason or another. Maybe we will probably expect some words from Vietnam, but others will be silent.
@RicoHizon Int'l studies expert: When it comes to West PH Sea, we're competitors. The vaccine distribution is a different issue.
@RicoHizon Int'l studies expert sees a possible three to four-month standoff over the presence of Chinese militia vessels in Julian Felipe Reef.
@RicoHizon Ogie Alcasid and Ian Veneracion will have their online concert tomorrow titled, "Kilabotitos"
@RicoHizon Alcasid will song 80s and 90s hit in the online concert.
@RicoHizon Alcasid adds that he will also perform his OPM hits.
@RicoHizon Alcasid: I believe that at this time, I think we need a little bit respite.
@RicoHizon Veneracion on having online concerts: We are now able to showcase our music all over the world simultaneously.
@RicoHizon Veneracion says that online concerts would remain an option in the future even when things go back to normal.
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THREAD: The Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 holds a press conference on the government's announcement of an ECQ in Metro Manila and four provinces.
@YsabelwithaWhyy HPAAC: Kami ay sumasang-ayon sa desisyon na ibalik sa ECQ ang Metro Manila, kasama ang Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal, pero kailangan isabay ito sa sustainable solutions
@YsabelwithaWhyy HPAAC says there needs to be a central warehouse data system for contact tracing: Hindi na natutukoy kung saan ang virus sa ating lugar. Hindi matukoy kung sino ang may kailangan ng testing
THREAD: Several malls announces temporary closures following the imposition of stricter general community quarantine in greater Manila which will take effect from March 29 to April 4.
Only essential stores in SM malls in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will remain open from March 29 to April 4, from 10AM to 5PM. cnn.ph
Ayala malls says only supermarkets, drug stores, banks, and restaurants with take outs and delivery services will be available for their malls located in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan areas. cnn.ph
BREAKING: Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will be placed under enhanced community quarantine from March 29 to April 4, Palace announces.
BREAKING: Movement in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, also known as NCR Plus, will be limited further as these will revert to the strictest enhanced community quarantine due to the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases, Palace announces. bit.ly/31qj294
Roque: Dahil nga po dito sa mga bagong variants, biglang tumaas ang numero ng nahawa ng COVID-19 at naging kritikal ang kapasidad ng mga ospital lalo na sa Metro Manila
@Mai_Rodrigz Former Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral on implementing ECQ in NCR plus: Mukhang wala tayong choice kung hindi maging mas strikto ngayon kasi padami talaga ng padami ang kaso pero sana maayos nag implementasyon at hindi magakakagulo tulad ng one year ago
@Mai_Rodrigz Cabral: Siguro naman in one year may natutunan na tayo sa pag implement ng ECQ.
BREAKING: Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla says the province will shift to the strictest enhanced community quarantine for a week beginning tomorrow, Sunday, until April 4, citing his conversation with Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. | @eimorpsantos
@eimorpsantos Remulla says other areas will also be placed under ECQ, but did not specify them.
Click the link for more updates on the COVID-19 pandemic: bit.ly/3ct7F6q
@eimorpsantos UPDATE: Governor Remulla has deleted his Facebook post regarding the province's shift to ECQ
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on the ₱335-billion expanded stimulus package filed by Senator Manny Pacquiao: Hindi gaano nagkakaiba (sa Bayanihan 3). Halos nagkakapareho (1/2)
SP Sotto: Ang salient features kasi ay social ameliorations, wage subsidies, capacity building, internet allowance for teachers. Baka later matawag din na Bayanihan 3 'yan (2/2)