News Roundup 06 February 2020
Feb 06, 2020 • 1 min Read
Locsin backpedals, now says ending VFA to ‘negatively impact’ PH-US ties | INQUIRER.NET – After previously saying that the termination of the visiting forces agreement with the United States is a “good move,” the country’s chief diplomat is now calibrating his stance, saying a “vigorous review” of the accord is needed. “The termination of the VFA must be weighed in terms of the overall national interest of the country,” Locsin told the Senate panel, which is looking into the implementation of the VFA and other defense pacts.
Filipinos repatriated from Hubei to be quarantined in New Clark City | PHILSTAR.COM – Overseas Filipino Workers returning from Hubei Province in China, the ground zero of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease outbreak, will be quarantined at the Athlete’s Village in New Clark City in Tarlac, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a Thursday afternoon press briefing.
Malacañang requires health declaration form for employees, visitors amid nCoV risk | Manila Bulletin – As a precaution against the threat of the new coronavirus, Malacañang is now gathering medical information from employees and visitors before they enter the main Palace for an engagement with President Duterte. The Office of the President-Events Management Cluster has required Palace guests to accomplish a health declaration form honestly and completely prior to their entrance.
Senate recommends graft raps vs Faeldon | The Manila Times – Four Senate committees have recommended the filing of graft charges against sacked Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Nicanor Faeldon for his alleged involvement in the good conduct time allowance (GCTA) scandal.
