COVID-19 Watch

Bohol Coastal Town Mayors Tapped To Combat ASF

The Luzon Daily - February 14, 2020

Guv. Relampagos: "The province of Bohol is pursuing all efforts to prevent the entry of the ASF virus into the province to safeguard the hog industry and food security..."

Bacolod City Mayor Leonardia Calls For Vigilance Vs Covid-19

The Luzon Daily - February 14, 2020

Mayor Evelio Leonardia urges residents of Bacolod City to remain vigilant against Covid-19.

DA Confirms 1st Case Of ASF In Davao Sur

The Luzon Daily - February 14, 2020

The Department of Agriculture confirms that two of the four villages in Davao del Sur that are under tight watch for African Swine Fever have been found positive of the animal disease.

Baguio Establishments Incur Losses From Event Cancelations

The Luzon Daily - February 13, 2020

Baguio is feeling the impact of the cancellation of major events and gatherings due to the continuous threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

Iloilo Bans Pork, Pork By-Products From Mindanao

The Luzon Daily - February 12, 2020

Iloilo has banned the entry of hogs and pork products from Mindanao, where the new cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) were confirmed by the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Chinese National In GenSan Cleared Of 2019-nCoV

The Luzon Daily - February 11, 2020

A Chinese national here who traveled last month to Wuhan, China is now considered cleared from possible infection with the deadly novel coronavirus acute...

Pres. Duterte Vows To Bring Home Filipinos If 2019-Ncov Worsens

The Luzon Daily - February 11, 2020

Pres. Duterte: "Kung ang Pilipino dun pinapaalis e di pupunta tayo and we will marshal all available carriers there by ship or by air. Kunin natin sila.”

DOLE: Filipino Repatriates To Receive Gov’t Assistance

The Luzon Daily - February 11, 2020

DOLE Sec. Bello: “Immediate financial assistance when they come here, no question asked, as long as you’re an OFW (overseas Filipino worker), active member of OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration), we give you financial assistance.”

No Pinoys In New nCoV Cases In Japanese Cruise Ship

The Luzon Daily - February 8, 2020

DFA confirms that no Filipino was among the 10 new cases of 2019-novel coronavirus inside a quarantined cruise ship off the Yokohama Port in Japan.

PAL Mounting Special China Flights For Stranded Passengers

The Luzon Daily - February 8, 2020

PAL Spokesperson Villaluna: "The Manila-Xiamen flight will be solely for stranded Chinese nationals and foreign nationals. (Next priority will be given to) other stranded passengers of PAL's canceled flights supposedly in other Chinese destinations."