HEADS UP: Who Qualifies for Ayuda, Where and How to Get It (April 6)

Here's a Heads Up from Reportr.World on news that you need to know today, April 6:

NEWS YOU CAN USE:

• Who gets ayuda this 2021 lockdown? Here's a guide on where and how to get it.
• Bookmark these contacts: Telemedicine services that are affiliated with the DOH, in case you need to see a doctor by phone or video call.
• You can order a birth certificate online with this step-by-step guide.

YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• The DOH reported 8,355 new COVID cases yesterday, bringing the cumulative total past the 800,000-mark.
• The DFA served a memo to the Chinese Embassy in Manila on why Beijing should pull out its fishing vessels from Julian Felipe Reef.
• Should the ECQ end one week from yesterday, the quarantine in Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan could go down one notch to MECQ, Malacanang said.
• Metro Manila mayors are getting vaccinated for COVID-19 to encourage the public to do the same.
• Johnson & Johnson is seeking Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for its single dose COVID vaccine. Its competitors require two doses.
• The MRT and LRT 1 and 2 are on limited capacity this week while the PNR will not resume until Friday to give way to mass testing of its staff.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• Former President Joseph Estrada is in the ICU for COVID penumonia and his family is appelaing for prayers.
• Pope Francis urged Filipinos to keep the faith despite COVID and natural calamities, addressing the faithful on the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the country.
• In his Easter message, the Pope said vaccines are essential and should not be delayed. it should also be shared to the poor.Robredo Urges Biden to Ensure Safety of Asians in U.S.
• Vice President Leni Robredo urged U.S. President Joe Biden to protect Asian Americans from racist attacks.
• How to be elected President? In the case of Vietnam, its new leader earlier led the successful handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• LG Electronics is shutting its smartphone business. It just can't keep up with Samsung and Huawei.