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Gordon's daughter decries 'finger-pointing' after family driver allegedly infects others with COVID-19

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 07 09:14 PM

(UPDATED) - The daughter of Sen. Richard Gordon on Friday decried how several individuals have been "pointing fingers" at their family after one of their drivers allegedly infected other people with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including a couple now reportedly in critical condition. Read more »

Typhoons can be 'virus superspreaders' if gov't unprepared for rainy season: Recto

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 11:18 AM

Powerful typhoons can become a form of "coronavirus superspreader" if typhoon victims will be crammed in evacuation centers, where physical distancing is impossible, Sen. Ralph Recto warned Thursday.  Read more »

Drilon says opposition 'willing to cooperate' to help Philippines 'survive' COVID-19 crisis

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 23 12:31 PM

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said that the opposition bloc is "willing to cooperate" with the Duterte administration to help the Philippines "survive" the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. Read more »

2 more Senate staffers test positive for COVID-19

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 09 03:56 PM

Two staff members of senators tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) last week, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said Thursday. Read more »

Gatchalian: Lawmakers eyeing traditional SONA but with physical distancing, no guests

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 06:34 PM

Several lawmakers are considering to retain the tradition of having President Rodrigo Duterte deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Batasan Pambansa, but with some senators and congressmen sitting in the galleries usually intended for guests, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said, Friday. Read more »

Senators fortify Bayanihan 2 with detailed plans to push Philippines 'ahead of the COVID-19 curve'

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 02 12:54 AM

Several senators on Monday sought to "strengthen" the proposed measure that extends the validity of the President's power to realign funds for coronavirus-related projects, by adding details as to how the government could aid sectors hit by the global pandemic. Read more »

Duque: Red Cross faster than gov't in COVID-19 tests due to tech advantage

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 05:01 PM

MANILA - The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has been undertaking more COVID-19 tests than government because of its technological advantage over state-run laboratories, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday.   Read more »

Japan's small clinics driven to brink as virus-wary patients stay home

Izumi Nakagawa and Rocky Swift, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 05:43 PM

As Japan eases coronavirus curbs following its first wave of cases, many small medical clinics are scrambling to stay afloat and the doctors who run them are calling for government support as patients keep away for fear of infection. Read more »

Haiti voodoo leaders prepare temples for coronavirus sufferers

Andre Paultre and Robenson Sanon, Reuters
Posted at May 25 10:26 AM

Haiti's voodoo leaders have trained priests of the Afro Caribbean religion to concoct a secret remedy for the novel coronavirus and to prepare the sacred initiation chambers of their temples to receive patients. Read more »

Duque: Philippines now on second wave of COVID-19 outbreak

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 08:01 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - The Philippines is now on the second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Wednesday. Read more »

Mass passing in universities won't affect quality of 2020 graduates: Villanueva

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 06:29 PM

The government needs to revisit and strengthen its public WiFi system now that more schools and universities are expected to migrate to online platforms, with physical attendance not possible, the senator said. Read more »

Senate eyes 'virtual' or 'hybrid' sessions when Congress reconvenes on May 4: Angara

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 23 06:41 PM

Sen. Sonny Angara on Thursday said senators are considering several options on how to conduct sessions in light of coronavirus-related policies once the legislative chamber reconvenes on May 4. Read more »

Australia calls on G20 to end wet wildlife markets over coronavirus concerns

Colin Packham, Reuters
Posted at Apr 23 11:12 AM

Australia has called on G20 nations to end wet wildlife markets over concerns they pose a threat to human health and agricultural markets, a move which could further strain ties with China after Canberra called for an international inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

China urges United States to fulfill its WHO obligation

Reuters
Posted at Apr 15 06:20 PM

China urged the United States on Wednesday to fulfil its obligations to the World Health Organization (WHO), after US President Donald Trump halted funding to the body over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Worldwide coronavirus cases at 1.97 million, death toll crosses 128,000

Reuters
Posted at Apr 15 05:51 PM

More than 1.97 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 128,445 have died, according to a Reuters tally.  Read more »

The world will need more than one COVID-19 vaccine, GSK CEO says

Reuters
Posted at Apr 15 04:00 PM

The world will need more than one COVID-19 vaccine so drug companies must partner in the race to develop the weapons to fight the novel coronavirus, GlaxoSmithKline Chief Executive Officer Emma Walmsley said on Wednesday. Read more »

Fujifilm expands production for COVID-19 treatment Avigan

Reuters
Posted at Apr 15 03:44 PM

Japan's Fujifilm Holdings Corp said it has expanded manufacturing capacity to "significantly increase" production of its anti-flu drug Avigan that is being tested as a treatment for COVID-19. Read more »

Australia warns: Children could be silent victims of coronavirus crisis

Melanie Burton and Paulina Duran, Reuters
Posted at Apr 15 01:00 PM

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned on Wednesday the nation's children could become the silent victims of the coronavirus pandemic, as officials investigate new nursing home cluster. Read more »

Thailand extends ban on passenger flights until end-April

Reuters
Posted at Apr 15 12:11 PM

Thailand has extended a ban on incoming passenger flights until the end of April to curb the coronavirus outbreak, the country's aviation body said on Wednesday. Read more »

South Korea's Daegu city reports zero new COVID-19 cases

Reuters
Posted at Apr 10 11:16 AM

The South Korean city of Daegu, which endured the first large coronavirus outbreak outside of China, on Friday reported zero new cases for the first time since late February, as new infections across the country dropped to record lows. Read more »