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Bilang ng COVID-19 cases sa Pinas umakyat sa 2084

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 05:49 PM

Lumobo na sa higit 2,000 ang bilang ng kaso ng coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) sa Pilipinas, matapos maitala ng Department of Health ang nasa 500 kaso sa bansa.    Read more »

Airlines in Philippines ask for gov't support over coronavirus, say survival at stake

Reuters
Posted at Mar 31 05:29 PM

The letter, dated March 25, was sent by a domestic airlines association that includes Cebu Air Inc, Philippine Airlines and the local unit of Malaysia's AirAsia as its members.   Read more »

Philippines' COVID-19 cases climb past 2,000-mark

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 04:50 PM

The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines soared to 2,084, the health ministry said Tuesday. Read more »

P15 million worth of alcohol, face masks seized in crackdown vs hoarding, overpricing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 04:44 PM

Authorities confiscated some P15 million worth of medical supplies as part of a crackdown against hoarding and profiteering during the COVID-19 lockdown of Luzon, the trade department said Tuesday. Read more »

ICTSI: Withdrawal of cargoes 'quickest' solution to Manila port congestion

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 05:02 PM

International Container Terminal Services Inc on Tuesday said the "quickest" solution to congestion would be the withdrawal of cleared cargo from Manila ports. Read more »

Agri chief seeks 'unhampered' flow of food, supplies

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 03:54 PM

Agriculture Secretary William Dar on Tuesday said he asked the Department of the Interior and Local Government to ensure "unhampered" movement of cargo in the barangay and municipal levels to prevent price spikes in basic goods. Read more »

'Overstaying' cargoes clog Manila port, authorities say

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 03:00 PM

Companies should withdraw their cleared cargo at Manila Port to prevent its shutdown due to congestion while Luzon is on lockdown due to COVID-19, its operator said Tuesday.    Read more »

BOC to donate seized PPEs, supplies to COVID-19 hospitals

Angel Movido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 02:21 PM

MANILA - Some P5 million worth of personal protective equipment and medical supplies seized recently by the Bureau of Customs from a Binondo store will be donated to COVID-19 hospitals, an official of the agency said Tuesday.   Read more »

US pumps $274-million aid in countries battling COVID-19

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 01:25 PM

The United States has rolled out a $274-million help package for at least 64 countries, including the Philippines, as the new coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across the world with the global death count now at more than 37,000. Read more »

Frontliners keep money, payrolls moving as Philippines fights COVID-19

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 04:50 PM

Armed with a face mask, a bottle of alcohol and vitamins, bank employee Johanna Nicolas crosses 3 coronavirus checkpoints on her daily commute to work because millions depend on it to keep cash moving during the Luzon lockdown. Read more »

Meralco says to 'keep lights on' during coronavirus lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 12:58 PM

Manila Electric Co said Tuesday it implemented a business continuity plan to ensure uninterrupted power distribution during the month-long lockdown of Luzon due to COVID-19.  Read more »

‘No concrete plan’: Duterte late-night report hit for lack of details

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 12:53 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte’s televised report released late Monday was “lacking” in details on mass testing and financial aid for Filipinos reeling from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, a senator said Tuesday. Read more »

Electronics manufacturers seek 'defined' economic stimulus

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 12:12 PM

The government should provide a "defined" economic stimulus for companies to cushion the impact of COVID-19, a group of electronics manufacturers said Tuesday. Read more »

Philippines eyes rice imports as contingency: COVID-19 task force

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 11:35 AM

The Philippines needs to import 300,000 metric tons of rice to ensure enough supply, a Cabinet official said Tuesday as the lockdown of Luzon drives demand for the staple grain. Read more »

'Transitory' economic downturn may last 2 quarters: Pernia

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 10:48 AM

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said Tuesday the Philippine economy could register zero or negative growth in the second and third quarters due to the COVID-19 pandemic before it bounces back late this year.  Read more »

Banks prepared to take profit hit to lift economy from COVID-19: official

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 12:18 PM

Philippine banks will do their part to help revive the economy from the COVID-19 pandemic, even if it means taking a profit hit, the head of an industry group said Tuesday. Read more »

Inflation likely at 2 to 2.8 percent in March: Bangko Sentral research

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 10:21 AM

Inflation in March likely settled between the 2 percent to 2.8 percent range, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas think-tank said Tuesday. Read more »

Crimes in PH halved during Luzon lockdown: police

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 10:01 AM

Crimes in the Philippines went down by 52 percent, police said Tuesday, 13 days after Luzon was placed on lockdown due to COVID-19, with other areas following suit. Read more »

Duterte adviser pushes for barangay-based quarantines to save economy

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 10:25 AM

The Philippines should shift to a barangay or village-based quarantine once the Luzon lockdown succeeds, an economic adviser to President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday, stressing the need to restart the economy. Read more »

Max's Group estimates P24 million in foregone sales due to COVID-19 lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 08:45 AM

Max’s Group Inc said Monday it estimated P24 million in foregone sales halfway into the Luzon lockdown to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted a temporary suspension of operations. Read more »