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11/12/2021

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27/10/2021

31/03/2021

*Edited*

This is the final production for Media & Information Literacy (MIL) course offered by the STCDCFI to Grade 12 students. This activity exhibits the skills and competencies of the studentts in acquiring, managing, curating, and communication of information through audio-visual media.

This is a recorded broadcast for stories initially written and produced on March 29, 2021.

ENJOY!

30/03/2021

28/03/2021

DEVELOPING STORY

The tarp reads:

"Mga namatay na estudyante dahil sa panlilinlang ng teroristang CPP-NPA-NDF"

This on the eve of the Enhanced Community Quarantine and amid the continuous red-tagging of progressive groups and activists in the country.

27/03/2021

NEWS ALERT

Enhanced Community Quarantine declared over NCR and adjacent provinces, effective Monday, 29 March until April 4, 2021.

Government promises aid but details on the amount will be published on Monday. Markets and stores will remain open but public is advised to cut down on non-essential travel.

The ECQ was recommended over the 'NCR Plus Bubble' by the IATF amid alarming rise in Covid19 cases and capped hospital beds.

19/03/2021

NEWS UPDATE

After cyclist Lourine Superable dies on Tuesday, March 16, DPWH paints over hump along Maharlika Highway in Tacloban City believed to have contributed to the terrible accident.

Calls for safer roads intensify and criticisms come amid perceived knee-jerk reaction from authorities.

Story details and photo from Aksyon Radyo Tacloban - DYVL 819 KHz
https://www.facebook.com/aksyonradyotaclobandyvl819khz/

16/03/2021

NEWS ALERT

Cyclist Lourine Mae Superable of Jaro, Leyte dies in a road accident along Maharlika Highway in Tacloban City. Cycling community in mourning.

Truck owner promises help while recognizing this as an accident. Meanwhile, some individuals are calling for safer roads and promoting proper road etiquette.

16/03/2021

NEWS ALERT

Accident Monday night when a car capsizes due to low-visibility barriers along a major highway in front of a Tacloban City mall.

Story from DYVL Aksyon Radyo Tacloban
https://www.facebook.com/aksyonradyotaclobandyvl819khz

15/03/2021

Excerpt from JCI's and Alpha Phi Beta's Election Awareness Campaign.

Credits to Jasril Remolleno

15/03/2021

NEWS ALERT

DZR Airport arriving individuals now allowed to commute via public transportation.

According to CAAP media officer Fatima Obina, returning individuals may now commute via on jeeps or multicabs as long as they do not have symptoms of Covid-19. Previously, arriving individuals may only leave the airport if they are picked up through private vehicles by relatives or acquaintances.

Meanwhile, the country records 5,404 new cases-- the highest since August 26 last year.

13/03/2021

Tune in for this week's top stories from Eastern Visayas and the Philippines.

12/03/2021

DEVELOPING STORY

A police official asks Calbayog City court a list of lawyers representing personalities from communist-terrorist groups (CTGs).

In a letter dated March 12, the police official includes a table requesting details like affiliations and clients.

Purpose of list is not indicated.

09/03/2021

NEWS ALERT

The Tacloban Bypass Road will be open for light and heavy vehicles starting March 15, Monday.

This is according the Tacloban City Information Office. The bypass road is 6.4 kilometers long and is popular among cyclists.

Started construction in 2014, the road is expected to cut travel time along the Maharlika Highway from 90-minutes to just half an hour.

Story from Tacloban City Information Office https://www.facebook.com/tacloban.cio/
and the Philippine News Agency via Sarwell Meniano (18 June 2019) https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1072636

09/03/2021

NEWS UPDATE

Firefight ensued when men aboard Mayor Aquino’s van fired on vehicles they thought were tailing them suspiciously.

Regional police confirm that officers from the PDEU and IMEG were involved in the shootout that killed the b Calbayog City mayor’s bodyguard and driver. Two other companions were taken to a hospital.

A PDEU officer was killed, another injured. Investigation is ongoing.

UPDATE (10:24AM): PDEU chief was also killed in the encounter. The body was recovered under the Laboyao Bridge where the firefight took place on Monday at around 5:30PM. Fatalities now climb to 6, including one civilian.

Story from RMN Tacloban
https://www.facebook.com/rmntacloban

08/03/2021

BREAKING NEWS

Calbayog City mayor Ronald Aquino shot dead. The ambush occured around 5PM at Brgy. Lonoy, Calbayog City.

UPDATE (March 8 | 8:40PM): Three police escorts confirmed killed by unidentified gunmen. This is according to regional police spox Lt. Col. Bella Rentuaya. The victims were onboard a van when they were attacked. No suspects have been identified.

UPDATE (9:07PM): Authorities say one attacker was killed and confirms it is a police officer.

UPDATE (9:27PM): Assailants were riding motorcycles.

Story from Serbisyo Publiko News & Information Online
https://www.facebook.com/PublicService44/posts/260663292301448

Additional details from Sunstar Tacloban: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1888138/Tacloban/Local-News/Calbayog-City-mayor-killed-in-ambush

Erratum: Photo grabbed from DyMS Aksyon Radyo Catbalogan

07/03/2021

Edited:

"BLOODY SUNDAY"

At least 9 killed, 6 arrested in simultaneous raids conducted by law enforcement and state forces in the homes and offices of progressive groups in Rizal, Batangas, and Laguna after search warrants were issued.

Among those killed and arrested are labor and environmental activists. Police say fi****ms and explosives were recovered but have yet to release a list.

Story from:
https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/03/07/9-dead-6-arrested-in-calabarzon-raids/
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/778666/6-killed-9-arrested-in-calabarzon-police-military-raids-groups-say/story/
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1404098/9-dead-6-arrested-in-series-of-raids-in-calabarzon
https://www.rappler.com/nation/dead-arrested-calabarzon-crackdown-progressives-march-7-2021

05/03/2021

Fifth time's the charm! Thanks for tuning in!

05/03/2021

Today we discuss history! Tricky topic but we will try to make things interesting for you.

05/03/2021

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05/03/2021

NEWS ALERT!
Sinovac vaccines arrive in Tacloban City, inoculations to start today. About 7000 doses arrive via Philippine Airlines at the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport today. Healthworkers from the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center (EVRMC) are expected to receive first doses.

This is a developing story.
Story from RMN Tacloban
https://www.facebook.com/rmntacloban/

03/03/2021

NEWS ALERT

AstraZeneca vaccines set to arrive in PH today. After days of delay, 487,200 doses of the British-Swede pharmaceutical-made vaccines are expected to arrive this evening.

This vaccine’s efficacy rate ranges from 60% to 90% depending on certain factors.

Story from Krissy Aguilar at Inquirer.net
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1402497/break-astrazeneca-vaccines-arriving-in-ph-on-march-4-palace

03/03/2021

NEWS ALERT!

DepEd withdraws “2-week Summer Break” proposal amid criticism. This was announced by Education Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio via Viber message to reporters on Wednesday.

Complete story:
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/03/21/deped-drops-plan-to-shorten-vacation-to-2-weeks

02/03/2021

BREAKING NEWS

DepEd extends current school year until July 10. Based on a DepEd order, “The additional two-week period shall be compensated by a similar adjustment in the school break between SY 2021-2022.”

The adjustment was made to “address learning gaps” and to give more time for teachers to prepare learning resources.

Story from: Rappler.com and RMN Tacloban
https://www.rappler.com/nation/deped-extends-school-year-moves-last-day-classes-to-july
https://www.facebook.com/rmntacloban/photos/a.264823370592858/1070525680022619/

02/03/2021

"NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND" is the DOH EV's rallying call as it continues its "Chikiting Ligtas" campaign to vaccinate children below 5 years old from measles, rubella, and polio. The public is enjoined to take their children to the nearest designated vaccination posts in their respective barangays or communities.

UPDATE:
The campaign is extended up to March 7, 2021. Keep your children safe by having them vaccinated!

For updates, please follow Department of Health EV CHD Health Promotion through https://www.facebook.com/DOHEVCHDHealthPromo

02/03/2021

NEWS ALERT

Tacloban City LGU sets new Covid-19 protocols for returning residents and APORs. Travel documents are no longer required for those coming from other Eastern Visayan provinces but QR codes are mandatory. LSIs, tourists, OFWs, and APORs are still required to produce the following specific travel documents and IDs:

APORs
1. Office/Company IDs
2. Official travel order

Returning residents/LSI
1. Gov't-issued ID (birth certificates for infants)
2. Barangay certification issued by barangay of origin indicating they are not probable or suspected Covid-19 patients

OFWs
1. Gov't-issued ID
2. Bureau of Quarantine certification

TOURISTS
1. Gov't-issued ID (birth certificates for infants)
2. Barangay certification issued by barangay of origin indicating they are not probable or suspected Covid-19 patients

Returning residents from outside the region are still required to register here: www.baliktacloban.tacloban.gov.ph

For more information, please visit Tacloban City Information Office - CIO (https://www.facebook.com/tacloban.cio).

02/03/2021

2 March 2021

DOH reports detection of 6 cases of the South African variant in PH, 30 new cases of UK variant.

02/03/2021

DOH-EV reports 24 new Covid-19 cases in the region. It also reports 1 death and 67 recoveries as of 8AM. Eastern Visayas currently has 328 active cases.

Follow the page of the DOH Eastern Visayas for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/DOHEVCHDHealthPromo

01/03/2021

NEWS ALERT!

Philippines starts rollout of Sinovac vaccines.