COVID-19 Watch

Comelec Suspends Voter Registration Amid Covid-19 Threat

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

Pres. Duterte: No Lockdown In NCR Until Covid-19 Cases Reach Thousands

The Philippine Post - March 10, 2020

It is “too early” to consider placing Metro Manila on a lockdown, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday night, unless the country reaches sustained...

Pres. Duterte Disregards PSG’s ‘No Touch’ Policy

The Philippine Post - March 10, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte will not heed the “no touch policy” recommended by the Presidential Security Group (PSG) to minimize his exposure to the coronavirus...

Pres. Duterte May Visit Boracay If Accompanied By DOT Chief

The Philippine Post - March 10, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said he is willing to visit Boracay to promote local tourism amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) threat as long as...

Oxford Business Group Launches Global Ceo Survey New Research Tool Charts Opportunities And Challenges In High-Growth Markets

The Philippine Post - March 9, 2020

Executives from around the world shared their views on risk versus reward in emerging markets against a challenging economic backdrop in the first Global...