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Group calls for protection, mass hiring of nurses to fight coronavirus

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 06:59 PM

MANILA - An organization of Filipino nurses on Tuesday bared the challenges that many of their members face in the line of duty.  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 »

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

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 07:00 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 »

'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 »

COVID-19 Bayanihan: Kargador naghatid ng tulong sa pedicab driver

Jenette Ruedas, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 01:51 PM

NAVAL, Biliran - Hindi naging hadlang para sa isang lalaki ang hirap ng buhay para makatulong sa kapuwa sa panahong ito.   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 »

PNP sa mga LGU: Huwag harangin mga magsasaka sa checkpoints

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 01:00 PM

MAYNILA - Nanagawan ng Philippine National Police (PNP) sa lahat ng local government units (LGUs) na payagang makadaan sa mga checkpoint ang mga magsasakang magsu-supply ng kanilang mga gulay sa Calabarzon at kalakhang Maynila sa kabila ng enhaned community quarantine sa buong Luzon bunsod ng coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read more »

Philippines coronavirus testing to be stepped up soon - WHO

Reuters
Posted at Mar 31 12:16 PM

MANILA - Coronavirus testing is expected to increase substantially in coming days in the Philippines, where the high number of deaths relative to confirmed cases reflects lower testing so far, a World Health Organisation official said on Tuesday.   Read more »

PhilSports Complex, Rizal Stadium to be converted into COVID facilities: PSC

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 12:13 PM

MANILA - Two big sporting facilities in Manila and Pasig will be used to help decongest hospitals treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William Ramirez 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 »

80 stranded sa CamSur dahil sa lockdown, kinupkop muna ng army

Zhander Cayabyab, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 10:55 AM

MAYNILA - Nasa 80 manggagawang stranded dahil sa enhanced community quarantine na ipinatutupad sa buong Luzon ang pansamantalang nananatili sa Camp Elias Angeles sa bayan ng Pili sa Camarines Sur. 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 »

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 »

DOH bumili ng isang milyong set ng PPE para sa health workers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 08:50 PM

Bumili na ang Department of Health ng isang milyong set ng personal protective equipment para sa health workers sa gitna ng patuloy na pagdami ng pasyente ng COVID-19. Read more »

DOH denies asking volunteers to sign waiver on COVID-19

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 08:06 PM

The Department of Health on Monday denied reports that their volunteers are being made to sign waivers in case they contract the COVID-19. Read more »

Frontliners on 2 wheels keep Philippine economy moving during COVID-19 lockdown

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 11:02 AM

GrabExpress courier RD Madrid admits to fighting tears as he navigates the Philippine capital's near-empty streets, worried for his health and with no choice but to defy the coronavirus pandemic and keep working. Read more »

San Miguel buying P500 million worth of protective gear for COVID-19 frontliners

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 04:56 PM

San Miguel Corp said on Monday it was looking to buy P500 million worth of personal protective equipment for frontliners in the fight against COVID-19. Read more »