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SC suspends court hearings from March 13 to 18

March 12, 2020

The Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of court hearings from March 13 to 18 as a preventive measure against COVID-19. Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta earlier issued an Administrative Circular to guide the lower courts how to prevent the spread

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PSE index falls 9.71 percent, peso loses ground vs US dollar

March 12, 2020

The main Philippine share index slumped on Thursday, due to regional weaknesss due to the threat of the coronavirus diseases 2019. The peso lost 30 centavos to end at P50.85 against the US dollar. Volume at the foreign exchange portal

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Duterte’s foreign trips suspended amid COVID-19 outbreak – PSG

March 12, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte would not travel abroad, especially in countries with confirmed cases of coronavirus disease, the Presidential Security Group said on Thursday. The PSG, on its Facebook page, said this was the recommendation of the Department of Health (DOH).

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PCG starts implementing precautions vs COVID-19

March 12, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) National Headquarters in Port Area, Manila has begun implementing precautionary measures amid increasing number of cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the country. PCG personnel, officers and visitors who were entering headquarters should observe protocols

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Husband of second COVID-19 death is stable: hospital

March 12, 2020

The 72-year-old husband of the first Filipino fatality from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in stable condition, the Manila Doctors Hospital said Thursday.  In an advisory, Manila Doctors said the husband of the 67-year old Filipina, who died on

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SMC revenues steady at P1.02 trillion in 2019

March 12, 2020

Strong sales from its food, beverage and power businesses kept San Miguel Corporation (SMC) consolidated revenues in 2019 steady at P1.02 trillion, at par with year-ago results. Consolidated operating income, however, ended slightly lower at P115.7 billion, due to a

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Cabinet officials have to “stay away from each other,” says Medialdea

March 12, 2020

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said on Thursday that members of the Cabinet have to “stay away from each other” and have to use technology to communicate with each other in the wake of the coronavirus disease threat. In a phone

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DA orders plan to ensure enough food in Metro Manila

March 12, 2020

Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of the State of Public Health Emergency because of the threat of 2019 coronavirus disease, Agriculture Secretary William Dar ordered the crafting of a plan to ensure  availability of food in the country, especially in

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