00:00This is the PTV news for now. All hospitals in the country are now code white alert for the spread of COVID-19.
00:11In the special report of the PTV, Health Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said,
00:17this is the assurance that all hospitals are ready for any medical emergencies.
00:22The DOH assured that all operations centers of hospitals are on standby,
00:28as well as the regional and central offices of the agency.
00:32Meanwhile, the DOH reminded visitors in the cemeteries to ensure that their food and drinks are not contaminated to avoid poisoning.
00:45In Ifugao, a unique ritual is performed to honor and respect the Yumao.
00:52This is called Dibdibon, where the bones of the Yumao are hanged to dry.
01:00When it is cleaned and dried, it is wrapped with ethnic attire.
01:06The family also hangs a pig for the ritual.
01:10Explained by the people of Ifugao, this is part of their culture,
01:14so that the Yumao can remain silent and not harm their loved ones.
01:20We do not really preserve, but we integrate, we inculturate.
01:25Our culture is being integrated in our faith.
01:28Because there are many bearing the good points of it.
01:36More than 27,000 passengers have passed through the borders of the country today.
01:43According to the Philippine Coast Guard, more than 13,000 passengers got off the ship,
01:50while more than 14,000 people boarded the ship to return to the provinces.
01:57In addition, the PCG remains on heightened alert until November 5.
02:03That is all the news for now.
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02:11I am Naomi Timurcio for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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