Senate okays upgrading of hospital facilities

March 10, 2020

The Senate Monday approved on third and final reading four bills seeking to increase the bed capacity and upgrade the capabilities of several hospitals to improve the delivery of basic health services in the country. Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go,

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Duterte orders suspension of classes in Metro Manila until March 14 due to COVID-19 threat

March 9, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte ordered on Monday night to suspend classes in all levels for five days until March 14 in Metro Manila as cases of coronavirus disease in the country have increased to 24. The directive was made after Duterte

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Senate suspends plenary session until Wednesday

March 9, 2020

The Senate suspended its plenary session on Monday and will resume on Wednesday. Senate President Tito Sotto approved the suspension. Sessions will resume at 1 pm, March 11 as hearings at the Commission on Appointments are set. Senate Majority Leader

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Salceda calls for week-long shutdown of Metro Manila to check COVID-19

March 9, 2020

Albay Rep. Joey Salceda on Monday called for a week-long shutdown of Metro Manila as a measure to contain COVID-19 as the number of confirmed cases rose sharply to 20.   “During epidemics, everyone is a suspect, thus the need for

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‘Press Freedom Day’ a celebration of dedication, patriotism of PH press corps:  Revilla

March 9, 2020

Senator Ramon Revilla, Jr. is pushing for the declaration of a “National Press Freedom Day” to recognize the contribution and role of the country’s press corps in nation-building. During his sponsorship speech, the Senate Committee Chairman on Public Information and

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Senate approves transfer of Rizal capital from Pasig to Antipolo City

March 9, 2020

A bill transferring the capital and seat of the Rizal provincial government from Pasig City to Antipolo City has been approved by the Senate on third and final reading. The enactment into law of House Bill No. 2998 is seen

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Marikina ”suspending indefinitely” 2020 Palaro set May 1

March 9, 2020

Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro on Monday announced the indefinite suspension of the Palarong Pambansa amid the increasing cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVD-19) in the country. The mayor of host city for the Palarong Pambansa 2020 said the event was

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DOH details latest 10 cases of COVID-19

March 9, 2020

Ten new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases were announced by the  Department of Health (DOH) Manila, raising the number of patients to 20. In a Monday afternoon press conference, Assistant Health Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said;”All test results from the

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