COVID-19 Watch

Pres. Spokesperson Panelo: Gov’t Mulls Facility To House Covid-19 Patients

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

Due to overcrowding in hospitals, the government is looking into the possibility of housing patients infected with and suspected of having the new coronavirus...

DSWD Sec. Bautista Bares Guidelines Amid Covid-19 Scare

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

To ensure the safety of its personnel and beneficiaries, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista issued guidelines in support...

Mass Transport Suspended Under Enhanced Community Quarantine

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

All mass transport systems will be suspended under the Luzon-wide “enhanced community quarantine” (ECQ) from March 17 to April 12 to control the coronavirus...

Sen. Go Pushes For Special Session To Tackle Add’l Covid-19 Budget

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go is in favor of holding a special session of Congress to approve a supplemental budget to address the new...

GOOD NEWS: Tom Hanks And Rita Wilson Were Discharged From The Hospital

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

One week after being diagnosed with the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), husband and wife Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are now released from the hospital. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9qBEyjJu4B/ According...

Pres. Duterte To Employers: Give 13th-Month Pay In Advance

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called on private firms to grant workers their 13-month pay bonus in advance to help those who may suffer...

Nueva Ecija Quail Farmers Hope Bird Flu Will Soon Be Contained

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

Quail farmers have expressed hope the reported case of bird flu in Barangay Ulaning Putik here will be contained soon as their livelihood is...

DOTr Mulls ‘Total Ban’ On Public Transportation In Metro Manila

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

Commuters in Metro Manila may soon be forced to stay at home after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it is considering a total...

DOLE Earmarks P2-B Financial Aid To Workers

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has earmarked PHP2 billion to help assist workers affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak. DOLE Assistant...

1st Filipino Covid-19 Case Recovers; 2 New Cases Recorded

The Luzon Daily - March 17, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday confirmed reports of the recovery and subsequent discharge of the first Filipino infected by coronavirus disease 2019...