Duterte grants appeal to keep Metro Manila under GCQ; Cebu City now under MECQ

July 16, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has maintained Metro Manila under general community quarantine but it could be placed under a stricter quarantine measure after two weeks if cases of new coronavirus continue to surge. Duterte met Wednesday night in Malacañang some members

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Duque retracts minutes after saying Philippines “flattening the curve” on COVID-19 cases

July 15, 2020

Minutes after saying that the Philippines has flattened the curve on coronavirus cases, Health Secretary Francisco Duque clarified that what he meant was that the government was able to “bend” the epidemic curve. In the pre-SONA (State of the Nation

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Roque says he’s negative for COVID-19

July 15, 2020

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Wednesday that he tested negative for new coronavirus. “I am pleased to announce that the results of my RT-PCR Test conducted yesterday in Taguig City yielded a negative result,” he said in a test

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DOH reports 1,392 new cases, total now 58, 850

July 15, 2020

After two days of sub-1,000 new coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) cases, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,392 new cases on Wednesday. This brought total cases to 58,850. Active cases net of COVID-19 deaths and recoveries are at 36, 260.

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Philippine economy to collapse if to return to “lockdown” – DTI chief

July 15, 2020

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez warned on Wednesday that the economy would collapse if the government would enforce again lockdowns in most parts of the country amid the surge in new coronavirus cases. In the pre-SONA (State of the Nation Address)

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Highway Patrol Group giving helmets to motorbike riders

July 15, 2020

Police officers have been giving helmets to motorcycle riders who are caught not wearing the protective gear on the road. The Highway Patrol Group (HPG) have been doing this for more than a week to motorcycle riders whom were accosted

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Palace says there will be areas under stricter quarantine

July 15, 2020

Malacañang said on Wednesday there will be areas to be placed under stricter quarantine measures amid the surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the country. However, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that most parts of the country are

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Occidental Mindoro court grants hold departure order vs 20 crew of MV Vienna Woods

July 15, 2020

A court in Occidental Mindoro granted a hold departure order  against the 20 crew members of MV Vienna Woods which collided with a fishing vessel late June, the Philippine Coast Guard ( PCG) said on Wednesday. The 14 crew and

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