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Operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are temporarily suspended while the enhanced community quarantine to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is being enforced in Luzon, a Palace official said. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said that aside from malls and hotels, the operation of POGOs are also suspended until COVID-19 situation in the country […]
The Philippine government and tourism stakeholders have provided recovery flights and transportation for foreign tourists left stranded in the country after the enhanced community quarantine due to the coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) was enforced in Luzon. “The Department of Tourism (DOT) and tourism stakeholders, together with the DND (Department of National Defense), DILG (Department of the […]
Secretary Ramon Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry is urging utility companies to postpone payments during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “We are trying to work also on deferring some of the costs like payment of utility bills,” Lopez said. The trade chief added that […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has echoed the view of some experts that the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) should serve as a wake-up call on the need to stop illegal wildlife trade. “The ongoing COVID-19 global outbreak should serve as a stark reminder of the dire consequence for humans […]
The government has stressed that the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) now in place in Luzon will help contain the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and reminded Luzon residents to stay at home in order to prevent the coronavirus from further spreading in the country. Addressing the public in the government’s daily “Laging Handa” […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has ordered the postponement of district elections of electric cooperatives (ECs) following the government’s declaration of a state of calamity in the country due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). NEA Memorandum No. 2020-010 postponing the conduct of district elections of all ECs nationwide until the declaration of a state […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $6.5 billion initial package to address the immediate needs of its developing member countries (DMCs) as they respond to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. “This pandemic has become a major global crisis. It requires forceful action at national, regional, and global levels,” said ADB President Masatsugu […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has appealed to the private sector to help alleviate the concerns of workers across all industries and sectors who are equally affected by community quarantines being enforced in different areas to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Villanueva said the government has been pulling all stops to cover the […]
Senator Dick Gordon, chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross, called on everyone to show social cohesion during this critical period. Gordon called on malls to show consideration for their tenants by temporarily waiving rental charges and penalties since business will be affected by the adjustment of mall hours during the quarantine period. The […]
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has confirmed that he tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In a statement, Zubiri said it was Health Secretary Francisco Duque III who informed him about the positive test results for COVID-19, noting that his case was asymptomatic or showing no symptoms. The veteran legislator was among the […]