COVID-19 Watch

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

The Philippine Post - 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 Philippine Post - 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 Philippine Post - 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 Philippine Post - 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 Philippine Post - 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 Philippine Post - 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...

Pres. Duterte Ensures Sufficient Food Supply Under Enhanced Quarantine

The Philippine Post - March 17, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to provide the public with sufficient food supplies after placing the entire of Luzon under “enhanced community quarantine” on Monday. In...

Sen. Zubiri Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The Philippine Post - March 17, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday confirmed that he tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). In a statement, Zubiri said it was...

Pres. Duterte Thanks Health Workers For Covid-19 Response

The Philippine Post - March 17, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte thanked doctors, nurses, and other health workers for attending to patients who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Duterte, in...

New MARINA Chief Assures Protection Of Filipino Seafarers

The Philippine Post - March 17, 2020

Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad on Monday officially assumed as administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), assuring the protection of Filipino seafarers’ “competitive advantage”...