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World Bank allots $100-M fast-track loan to help PHL contain coronavirus spread

  (Eagle News) -- The World Bank has allotted US$100-million fast-track loan to the Philippine government for the procurement of…

Pres. Duterte tells LGUs “abide by directives of nat’l gov’t” on quarantine; warns officials who barred cargo entry

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte warned all local government units to follow all directives from the national government…

Philippine stocks plunge nearly 25% after virus trading halt

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Philippine shares plunged by nearly 25 percent on Thursday only moments after the Manila stock exchange…

Palace imposes nationwide price freeze for all basic goods, medicines, petroleum products; warns hoarders and profiteers

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang announced an automatic price freeze nationwide on basic commodities including food, agricultural products, medicines, and…

COVID-19 cases in PHL jump to 202 after additional 15 patients; deaths also rise to 17 – DOH

  (Eagle News) – The Department of Health announced 15 new cases of the coronavirus disease in the Philippines, bringing…

Immigration bureau says 72-hour travel period for departing OFWs, foreign nationals lifted

(Eagle News) -- The Bureau of Immigration has announced the lifting of the 72-hour travel period for departing Overseas Filipino…

PHL financial markets allowed to open amid Luzon-wide enhanced quarantine

  (Eagle News) – The Philippine government has now allowed financial markets to re-open amid the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine…

DOH says one of its senior officials has COVID-19

  (Eagle News) – The Department of Health announced that one of its senior officials has tested positive for the…

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…

Philippines suspends stock market trade over virus fears

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- The Philippines suspended trade on its local stock exchange Tuesday, becoming the first country to close…

DOH reports 2 additional COVID-19 patients, including Sen. Zubiri, bringing total to 142

  (Eagle News) – Only two confirmed coronavirus cases—one of them a Philippine senator- were added on Monday, March 16,…

444 Filipinos from MV Grand Princess repatriated, sent to New Clark City for 14-day quarantine — DFA

  (Eagle News) – At least 444 Filipinos from the MV Grand Princess cruise ship have been brought home and…

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