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Duterte orders strict implementation of policy on authorized persons outside of residence

April 15, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the strict implementation of the policy on “authorized persons outside of residence” after many vehicles were observed plying major thoroughfares, such as Edsa, during the past days. In a virtual press briefing, Inter-Agency Task Force

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ASEAN Plus Three vow joint efforts toward post-pandemic recovery, prevent potential risks of economic recession

April 15, 2020

Member-countries of ASEAN and their dialogue partners – Japan, South Korea and China – have vowed to join efforts towards post pandemic recovery and prevent possible economic recession. This was part of the commitments made by the leaders of the

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DSWD to provide livelihood assistance grant to low income families after relaxing ECQ – Nograles

April 15, 2020

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is preparing a livelihood assistance grant for low-income families after relaxing the community quarantine levels in the country, the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases said on Wednesday. In

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Philippines ready to join in clinical trials, including use of Japanese drug Avigan, says Duterte

April 15, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that the Philippines is ready to participate in the clinical trials and medical studies, including the use of Japanese manufactured anti-drug flu Avigan, to fight coronavirus disease. In his intervention during the video conference

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Duterte to lift lockdown once there’s treatment for COVID-19; orders use of rapid test sans FDA approval

April 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said he would lift the lockdown, particularly in Luzon, including Metro Manila, once there is already treatment for the coronavirus disease. Duterte made the statement as he shared during his taped televised public message on Monday night

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Duterte warns prosecuting hospitals declining COVID-19 patients

April 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has warned hospitals that would reject suspected patients of coronavirus disease, saying the government would go after them. Duterte issued the warning after receiving reports that a patient died after six hospitals in Cabanatuan City did not

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Duterte says distribution of assistance much easier if national ID is fully implemented

April 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said it would be easier to distribute cash and other government’s assistance to the Filipinos if only the national identification system is fully implemented. In a taped public message on Monday night, Duterte blamed the critics, including

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Philippines coordinates with Sabah security office for repatriation of 38 Malaysians

April 14, 2020

The Philippine government will repatriate 38 stranded Malaysian nationals to Sabah, an official said on Tuesday. In a virtual press briefing, Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases Spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the IATF

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