(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the state of calamity in the country due to COVID-19. In signing Proclamation No. 1021, the President effectively extended the same for one year, until Sept. 12, 2021, “unless earlier lifted or extended as “circumstances may warrant.” The proclamation took effect on Sept. 13. Under the proclamation, all government agencies were directed to give full assistance and mobilize resources for a faster disaster response. National and local governments are […]