COVID-19 Watch

Cabinet Sec. Nograles: 4-Day, Flexi Work Plans Helpful To Contain Virus Impact

Society Magazine - March 11, 2020

A four-day workweek for government workers and flexible work arrangements are among the options being considered by the government to help prevent the spread...

UP Diliman Member Monitored For Covid-19

Society Magazine - March 11, 2020

A member of the University of the Philippines (UP) community in Diliman, Quezon City is being monitored for manifesting symptoms of the coronavirus disease...

DOH Cautious In Releasing Info Of Covid-19 Patients

Society Magazine - March 11, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Tuesday said the Department of Health has been “walking a fine line” in releasing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)...

Pres. Duterte Urges Village Execs To Be ‘Game Changer’ Amid Covid-19

Society Magazine - March 11, 2020

In an effort to protect the public from the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday enjoined village executives nationwide...

MRT-3 Intensifies Train Cleansing Due To Covid-19 Threat

Society Magazine - March 11, 2020

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) has intensified the disinfection of its trains following the recent increase in confirmed cases of the coronavirus...

Pres. Duterte Believes Strong Countries Can Develop Vaccine Vs. Covid-19

Society Magazine - March 11, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte expressed confidence that powerful countries such as Russia, United States, and Japan could eventually come up with a vaccine to prevent...

Sen. Gatchalian Urges DepEd: Suspend Graduation Rites To Contain Covid-19 Spread

Society Magazine - March 10, 2020

Following the declaration of a state of public health emergency in the country over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the...

Sen. Hontiveros Wants Barangay-Level Covid-19 Infodrive

Society Magazine - March 10, 2020

As reported cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spike across the metro, Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the government to launch an ‘intensified community-based...

Sen. Gatchalian In Containing COVID-19: Test All Who Are Ill

Society Magazine - March 10, 2020

Considering the speed by which the number of positive cases is increasing, Senator Win Gatchalian urges the whole government to be involved and proactively...

Bohol Gov. Yap Reassures Boholanos On Efforts To Prevent Entry Of Covid-19

Society Magazine - March 10, 2020

Governor Arthur Yap has reassured Boholanos that the provincial government is on top of the efforts in protecting the island province from the 2019...