Five of the passengers in the Saudia flight carrying the Filipina nurse with MERS-CoV were tested negative of the said virus.
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Passengers of flight carrying MERS-CoV patient located by the DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) is valiantly locating passengers of the Saudia flight which carried the Filipina nurse who was confirmed positive of the MERS-CoV.
Ombudsman may file case against Purisima
According to Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, resigned Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Purisima may face charges of usurpation of authority due to his alleged meddling during the Mamasapano incident despite being preventively suspended.
Nurse with MERS-CoV, in stable condition
According to Department of Health (DOH) Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Filipina nurse that tested positive for MERS-CoV is already in stable condition.
Cinemalaya Foundation forges on with new film school and bigger production grants
After a successful decade and attaining premiere status as the Philippines’ leading independent film festival and competition, Cinemalaya is now expanding its mission to the training of practitioners in key aspects of film production and serving as an inspiration to independent filmmaking in Asia. This was announced recently by the Cinemalaya Foundation. Cinemalaya Foundation also announced the increase—by almost as much as 50%—of production grants and cash awards to be given to finalists and competition winners. While […]
NAIA implements stricter quarantine measures against Middle Eastern passengers
Due to the first confirmed case of the deadly MERS-CoV being recorded in the Philippines, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) implemented stricter quarantine measures especially regarding passengers from the Middle East.
MILF neither confirms or deny viral video
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) neither confirmed or denied if one of its members was behind the viral video showing a Special Action Forces (SAF) member being killed.
Malacañang dismisses proposals of President Aquino’s appearance in the Congressional hearings
Despite the public clamor that President Aquino make an explanation regarding the incident at Mamasapano, Maguindanao, the Malacañang dismissed proposals to have the President attend the Congressional hearings regarding the matter, claiming executive privilege.
Groundhog arrested in the US
In the United States, a warrant of arrest was issued against a groundhog for failing to predict the severity of winter during Groundhog Day.
AFP still supports the BBL
Despite the blows in the confidence regarding the sincerity of the MILF due to the Mamasapano incident, the Armed Forces of the Philippines remain in support of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
Due to a parking space dispute, three Muslim students were shot dead in the US
A man shot dead three Muslim students in the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill campus due to a parking space argument.
ICMYI: Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago holds press conference clarifying her points in the Senate hearing regarding the Mamasapano incident
Immediately after her interpellation in the Senate hearing regarding the Mamasapano incident, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago met members of the media in order to clarify her points raised during the hearing.
