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President Duterte declares nationwide state of calamity in bid to mobilize gov’t resources vs COVID-19

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a state of calamity throughout the Philippines due to the 2019 coronavirus disease. With the declaration through Proclamation No. 929 signed by the President on March 16, the national government and local government units will be given “ample latitude to utilize appropriate funds, including the Quick Response Fund, in their disaster preparedness and response efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to continue to provide basic […]