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A tarpaulin honoring frontline health workers is placed at the entrance of the Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila on Tuesday midnight as a form of gratitude to the wholehearted service these modern day heroes provide in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philippines’ COVID-19 infections reach 3,764 as gov’t extends Luzon lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 70,000 people across the globe, while more than 1.2 million people have tested positive. Read more

The installation of new rails from the Buendia to Taft stations on the MRTâ��s southbound side and from Buendia to Magallanes stations on its northbound side have been completed, the DOTr said.

Gov't to restart infrastructure work amid lengthened Luzon quarantine

"Resumption of limited works may begin at different times next week for the different projects at different sites," the Department of Transportation... Read more

Members of the Manila Police District man a checkpoint along Bonifacio Drive in Manila midnight of April 7 as President Rodrigo Duterte said in a public address that the government is inclined in extending the Enhanced Community Quarantine until April 30 to further curb the spread of the COVID-19 in the country.

DepEd: 7,704 delegates to national events clear quarantine periods

“We are happy to report that 7,074 delegates of the NFOT and NSPC have all cleared their precautionary quarantine without symptom having... Read more

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Veteran rights lawyer Chel Diokno went to the National Bureau of Investigation office on Tuesday morning to represent his client.

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NBI summons Facebook user for saying money for P2-B jet better spent on healthcare

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte updates the nation on the government's efforts in addressing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Malago Clubhouse in MalacaÃ±ang on March 30, 2020.

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Duterte approves Luzon-wide community quarantine until April 30

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6 minutes ago - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was battling the coronavirus in intensive care on Tuesday, raising serious concerns about his health and the government'...

4 hours ago - Baguio is on its 9th day of maintaining a “flat curve” in the coronavirus disease (COVID19) crisis as no new positive case was recorded. The last c...

8 hours ago - A male physician listed as a person under investigation died Monday night while confined in one of the hospitals in Zamboanga City for symptoms of coronavirus d...

Photo shows members of the Philippine National Police deployed in Manila amid COVID-19 threat. The STAR/Edd Gumban

8 hours ago - All circulars and orders of the Supreme Court related to COVID-19 will remain in effect until the end of the extended enhanced community quarantine. SC spokesp...

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Max’s Group wrestles with weak demand amid lockdown, reopens select stores

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Photo shows the exterior of Pasig City Children's Hospital.

Pasig City Children's Hospital to be used as COVID-19 referral facility

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PBA settles for 2-conference season amid coronavirus crisis

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This satellite image shows Lipa City in Batangas.

Lipa has three new COVID-19 cases, now highest in Batangas

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UAAP cancels Season 82 amid extended quarantine

By Ratziel San Juan | 2 hours ago

"The [ECQ] having been extended, the conditions for the resumption of UAAP Season 82 can no longer be met. As such, it is...

Sports

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COVID-19 task force approves release of P5 billion to assist formal workers

By Alexis Romero | 2 hours ago

The labor department will get P5 billion in additional funding for programs designed to help formal sector workers affected...

Headlines

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Manufacturing February pick-up likely a blip as lockdown poses danger

By Ian Nicolas Cigaral | 3 hours ago

Factory output recovers in February, but the government already expects a manufacturing slump in the next few months.

Business

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READ: Sharon Cuneta's heartwarming wish for 'baby #1' KC Concepcion's 35th birthday

By Ratziel San Juan | 3 hours ago

"You’ve grown into a beautiful woman and may God’s plans for you unfold (as soon as this health crisis is over!)...

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Newest coast guard ship to ferry medical supplies, hospital workers

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Duterte approves Luzon-wide community quarantine until April 30

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Duterte inclined to extend Luzon lockdown until April 30

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COLUMNISTS

Virtual Visita Iglesia in the time of the coronavirus

by: Joanne Rae M. Ramirez

The Visita Iglesia is a time-honored tradition among Filipino...

Cry, smile; this too, shall pass

by: Letty Jacinto-Lopez

Baby Boomers, take note. COVID-19 is happening in our lifetime....

How they know that there is God (Part 6)

by: Ricky Lo

“I have been brought up in a Baptist family and as my parents...

China virus experts, how did you do it?

by: Federico D. Pascual Jr.

A dozen Chinese experts on the coronavirus disease arrived Sunday...

Cebu: Getting Divine blessings to fight COVID-19

by: Bobit S. Avila

Last Sunday at 8, we turned on our TV screen to the live streaming...

‘Top-notch’

by: Atty. Mike Toledo

Back in May 2016, when Rodrigo Roa Duterte had just claimed victory...

Stop hoarding Hydroxychloroquine

by: Emmeline Aglipay-Villar

As COVID-19 continues to terrorize the world’s population, it...

Clarity on BSP tax exemptions under RA 11211

by: Razor U. Bucatcat

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or the BSP was established on...

Loyalty in the time of pandemic crisis

by: F. Sionil Jose

Way back in the early 1960s, Ulli Beier, the director of the Institute...

How they know that there is God (Part 6)

by: Ricky Lo

How do we know (what is the sign) that God hears our prayer?...

Different bears

by: Wilson Sy

The extreme volatility and deep losses that Philippine stocks...

Patience – not patient – needed

by: Marichu A. Villanueva

Don’t hold your breath. President Rodrigo Duterte is slated...

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World U.S. warns China: Don't exploit coronavirus pandemic for sea disputes 9 hours ago US coronavirus deaths pass bleak 10,000 milestone World short of six million nurses, WHO says More World Articles	Business Max’s Group wrestles with weak demand amid lockdown, reopens select stores 55 minutes ago Gov't to restart infrastructure work amid lengthened Luzon quarantine Manufacturing February pick-up likely a blip as lockdown poses danger More Business Articles	Sports PBA settles for 2-conference season amid coronavirus crisis 1 hour ago UAAP cancels Season 82 amid extended quarantine LeBron James has most fake Instagram followers among celebrity athletes — study More Sports Articles
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