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Diokno says Philippine economy ”robust enough to withstand the COVID-19 public health crisis”

March 14, 2020

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said there is no reason to believe that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ” could severely cut the Philippine growth momentum.” In a message by BSP Gov. Benjamin Diokno Friday night, the Philippines” has

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On the stringent social distancing measures to address COVID-19

March 14, 2020

Salvador S. Panelo Chief Presidential Legal Counsel & Presidential Spokesperson After a thorough review of the Office of the President of the directives and guidelines crafted by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), Executive Secretary Salvador C.

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Duterte tested negative for COVID-19: ”Bong” Go

March 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte was tested negative for coronavirus disease, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said on Friday night. In a text message to reporters, Go, who also tested negative for COVID-19, said he and Duterte are “fit and healthy to perform

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12 new COVID-19 cases reported, total hits 64: DOH

March 14, 2020

Twelve new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) Friday night, bringing the country’s total to 64. In a statement, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said they were able to confirm

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Lopez: Customers not always right; advises couple to lessen wedding guests amid state of public health emergency

March 13, 2020

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said on Friday a customer is not always right amid the panic-buying, particularly on hygiene products, such as alcohol, by some consumers. This as the Department of Trade and Industry chief also called on couples who

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Foreigners from countries with COVID-19 asked to follow “strict quarantine restrictions”

March 13, 2020

Malacanang reminded on Friday foreigners coming from countries with localized coronavirus disease transmissions to follow the “strict quarantine restrictions.” In a press briefing in Malacanang, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said  further details on the policy for international travelers would be

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Alleged Communist leaders killed in Baguio dawn raid

March 13, 2020

BAGUIO CITY  – Two alleged top leaders of the Communist Party of the Philippines and a security aide were killed in a brief firefight at a subdivision here Friday. Killed were Julius Soriano Giron, allegedly CPP chairman in Northern Luzon

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Duterte declares “community quarantine’; restricts movement to and from Metro Manila due to COVID-19 outbreak

March 12, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte declared on Thursday night Code Red Sublevel 2, imposing “community quarantine” in the entire National Capital Region, and ordered suspension of the land, air, and sea domestic travels to and from Metro Manila for a month until

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