COVID-19 Watch

MIAA, CAAP Defer Airlines’ Fees; Urged To Open New Routes

The Luzon Daily - March 10, 2020

To help ease the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the aviation sector, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and the Civil Aviation...

PCOO Sec. Andanar: To ‘Multiply’ Efforts On Covid-19 Info Campaign

The Luzon Daily - March 10, 2020

The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will “multiply” efforts to boost its information drive in the country after the Department of Health (DOH) reported...

PAL Cancels Doha-Manila Flights; No Advisory From Qatar Airways

The Luzon Daily - March 10, 2020

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Monday canceled its flights between Manila and Doha, while the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said Qatar Airways has...

DOH Sec. Duque III: Underreporting Of Covid-19 Cases Due To Lack Of Testing Kits

The Luzon Daily - March 10, 2020

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Monday said the reason behind the impression that the health department is underreporting the number of persons who...

Comelec Suspends Voter Registration Amid Covid-19 Threat

The Luzon Daily - March 10, 2020

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that there will be no voter registration for the rest of the month due to the coronavirus disease...

Pres. Spokesperson Panelo: Not All POGOs Are Bad

The Luzon Daily - March 10, 2020

Except for a few involved in illegal activities, not all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are bad, Malacañang. “Pinagpipilitan niyo na yung POGO ay masama....

Work-From-Home ‘Possible’ Amid Covid-19 Threat

The Luzon Daily - March 10, 2020

Malacañang may consider a work-from-home arrangement for some government workers following the local transmission of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the country. Presidential Spokesperson...

Pres. Duterte Suspends Classes In NCR As Covid-19 Cases Climb To 24

The Luzon Daily - March 10, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night announced the suspension of classes in all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) from March 10 to...

Tourists, Stakeholders Told To Stay Calm, Updated On Covid-19

The Luzon Daily - March 10, 2020

Tourists and industry stakeholders are urged to remain calm and be updated on advisories following the reported cases of locally transmitted coronavirus disease 2019...

Sen. Go Tells Public: Trust DOH In Efforts To Address Covid-19

The Luzon Daily - March 10, 2020

Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go urged the public to trust the Department of Health (DOH), saying the health officials are working tirelessly to monitor...