COVID-19 Watch

Asiana Suspends PH-Korea Flights Starting March 22

The Luzon Daily - March 23, 2020

The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) guaranteed that the government’s virtual portal that serves as one-stop source for the latest information about coronavirus disease...

LGUs Required To Consult DOH Before Acquiring Covid-19 Test Kits

The Luzon Daily - March 23, 2020

Local government units (LGUs) will first have to consult with the Department of Health (DOH) before acquiring diagnostic testing kits for the coronavirus disease...

4th Week Of March 2020 Is ‘National Week Of Prayer’

The Luzon Daily - March 23, 2020

Amid the rising number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte has declared the fourth week of...

OWWA Told To Provide Free Lodging To Ofws During Quarantine

The Luzon Daily - March 23, 2020

The Overseas Welfare Workers Administration (OWWA) has been directed to provide returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) free temporary accommodation in hotels amid the implementation...

Sen. Go Thanks Pres. Duterte For Declaring National Week Of Prayer

The Luzon Daily - March 23, 2020

Senator Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go on Sunday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for declaring the fourth week of March as National Week of Prayer amid...

DSWD Delivers Food Aid To Covid19-Stricken LGUs

The Luzon Daily - March 23, 2020

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started delivering food and non-food essentials to local government units (LGUs) that have requested for...

JTF Corona Virus Shield To Go After Greedy Bizmen

The Luzon Daily - March 23, 2020

Joint Task Force (JTF) Corona Virus Shield official on Sunday said they will not hesitate to arrest unscrupulous businessmen and individuals planning to take...

Pres. Duterte Seeks ‘More Powers,’ Urgent Measures Vs. Covid-19

The Luzon Daily - March 23, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to grant him “for a limited period and subject to restrictions” authority to exercise powers necessary to meet...

Pres. Spokesperson Panelo: Unrestricted Movement Spreads Covid-19 ‘Faster’

The Luzon Daily - March 23, 2020

Restricting people’s movement in the entire Luzon would prevent the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the country, Malacañang said. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador...

DOF Sec. Dominguez III: Gov’t Eyes Add’l Aid For Poor Amid Covid-19 Crisis

The Luzon Daily - March 23, 2020

The government is now formulating additional programs for the informal sector to alleviate their situation amid the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine in...