COVID-19 Watch

DBM Assures Funds For Gov’t Operations During Quarantine Period

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

Budget and Management Secretary Wendel Avisado assured the public of adequate funding for government programs and activities despite the declaration of a state of...

‘One Panay’ Community Quarantine Starts April 1

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

The local chief executives of the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, and Iloilo City settled to harmonize their respective measures and come...

GenSan Shuts Down Establishments Over Covid-19 Threat

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

The city government has temporarily shut down the operations of entertainment and recreation-related establishments effective Tuesday as a control measure against the spread of...

Tacloban Enhances Border Patrol Due To Virus Threat

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

The city government said enhanced surveillance on all entry points will be imposed here amid the rising threat of 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19). This will...

CAR Conducts Contact Tracing For Covid-19 Patient From Abra

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

Health officials in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and the province of Abra are now on heightened monitoring and tracing of people who came...

Cebu Gov. Garcia Warns Retail Stores On Overpricing

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

Governor Gwendolyn Garcia warned retail establishments in Cebu that have reportedly jacked up the price of their rice amid the public health emergency situation...

Albay Rep. Salceda Proposes Covid-19 Net Packages For Workers, Families

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

House Ways and Means Committee Chair Joey Sarte Salceda has crafted a comprehensive coronavirus response package to encourage families and businesses to comply with...

Baguio Under Community Quarantine To Prevent Covid Entry

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

The city government declared under a citywide community quarantine to prevent the possible entry of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Mayor Benjamin Magalong signed Executive...

Speaker Cayetano: Include Greater Manila Area In Community Quarantine

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano supported the proposal to expand the government’s community quarantine to the Greater Manila area to include neighboring provinces such as...

BOC Assures Speedy Release Of Emergency Supplies

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday assured the speedy release of the shipments containing medical supplies and relief goods amid the government’s efforts...