COVID-19 cases jump to 187, one more patient recovers

March 17, 2020

Forty -five new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were confirmed on Tuesday afternoon by the Department of Health (DOH) to bring the total to 187. The DOH said a 31-year-old man from Negros Oriental who is one of the

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Media needs special pass to travel within quarantine areas after 72 hours: PNP

March 17, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said media personnel and media workers will be allowed safe passage and use of vehicles within the next 72 hours pending the issuance of special media pass from the Malacanang. “PNP units and

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PNP to provide police escorts to vehicles providing food, basic necessities

March 17, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said they will be providing police escorts to vehicles delivering food items and other basic necessities to ensure it will reach its respective areas of deliver. In a TV interview, Police General Archie

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No more international flights in Luzon starting March 20 – DOTr

March 17, 2020

The Department of Transportation said on Tuesday that starting March 20, all international flights, whether inbound or outbound, are suspended in Luzon. In a press briefing, DOTr Undersecretary Raul del Rosario reiterated that those who still want to depart the

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PNP orders HPG to arrest PUV drivers still plying route despite suspension of public transport

March 17, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said he ordered the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) to arrest Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers who are still operating despite suspension of all modes of public transportation during the implementation

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Mimaropa part of the enhanced community quarantine, says Nograles

March 17, 2020

Region IV-B or Mimaropa is covered by President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of “enhanced community quarantine” in the entire Luzon to contain the spread of coronavirus disease in the country, a Palace official said on Tuesday. “Yes, Mimaropa is included. It’s

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Two more positive of COVID-19, one recovers: DOH

March 17, 2020

Two more persons tested positive of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), raising the total to  142, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday. The DOH added a 46-year-old man from Pasay recovered from COVID-19. He was discharged on March 15.

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PCG sends two buses to bring stranded passengers to Cavite

March 17, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed two buses on Tuesday to provide free ride for passengers stranded in Parañaque City following the suspension of public transport  to prevent further spread of  the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “Yes. We have two buses

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