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© Provided by Dailypedia Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque added that two options are to extend the lockdown or implement a modified ECQ in areas strongly affected by the COVID-19. President Duterte met with experts to study the current situation of the country.  On April 20, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that President Rodrigo Duterte will decide this week about what action the government will take regarding the extended enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) imposed on Luzon. It is set to end on April 30. Roque added that the President is now entertaining two options: to extend the lockdown once again or implement a modified community quarantine in select government units that are affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19 ). He said that President Duterte will base his decision on his meetings with health experts like the former secretaries of the Department of Health (DOH) and the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Fo...

'One World: Together At Home' has raised $127.9 million for the coronavirus relief fund.  The star-studded event - which was curated by Lady Gaga - featured performances from some of the world's best-known music stars, and fans have been quick to pledge their support to the relief fund. Global Citizen, a movement that strives to end extreme poverty by 2030, wrote on its official Twitter account: "$127.9 million for COVID-19 relief. That is the power and impact of One World: #TogetherAtHome. Thank you @ladygaga for helping @GlblCtzn create this historic global broadcasting event. To everyone around the world: Stay strong, stay safe, we will be together in person soon. (sic)" © Bang Showbiz  Lady Gaga In response to the news, Gaga admitted she was "humbled" to have been involved with the fundraiser.  She wrote on Twitter: "I am so humbled to have been a part of this project. Thank you @GlblCtzn . Thank you @WHO . I love you (sic)...

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (Provided by GMA News) President Rodrigo Duterte wants to make a decision this week regarding the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine that is set to expire on April 30, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said on Monday. Interviewed on Unang Balita, Roque said Duterte likes to reach the resolution so the government could already prepare for it. "Ang sabi niya nais na niyang magdesisyon itong linggong ito dahil kinakailangang paghandaan anuman ang kanyang desisyon,” Roque said. Asked on the chances of lifting the current measure against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Roque says, “Siguro, 50/50.” The enhanced community quarantine in Luzon was first imposed on March 17, which was originally scheduled to end on April 13. But on April 7, the government extended it until April 30. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Sunday said the Inter-Agency Task Force is set to send Duterte the recommendations on t...

Recently, Kapuso actor Paolo Contis, a known Duterte supporter, replied to Former Senator Antonio ‘Sonny’ Trillianes IV tweet against the president. © Provided by LionhearTV Trillianes is regarded as a very vocal critic of President Rodrigo Duterte, and the former lawmaker recently tweeted about Duterte lashing out at critics of the government’s actions on COVID-19. “Four Trillion ang budget mo, tapos hahanapan mo ako ng ambag? Batukan kaya kita.” Four Trillion ang budget mo, tapos hahanapan mo ako ng ambag? Batukan kaya kita. — Sonny Trillanes IV (@TrillanesSonny) April 16, 2020 This tweet caught the attention of Contis. In his Instagram story, Contis posted a screenshot of Trillianes’s tweet and captioned it with, “Isa pa tong bastos at walang silbi na to eh..” © Provided by LionhearTV  Image Trillanes had reacted to Duterte’s latest speech where the latter told off critics of the government’s actions on the COVID-19 crisis by asking what they’ve co...

© Llanesca T. Panti  SM San Jose del Monte does not allow entry to persons who are not wearing face mask, contrary to the pronouncement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles and IATF guidelines that wearing a face mask is not required but only observance of social distancing. Photo: Llanesca Panti The chief implementer of the government’s COVID-19 response thumbed down calls to reopen malls amid the COVID-19 threat. “Sa personal opinion ko, kapag binuksan agad natin ang mga mall posibleng magkaroon ng second wave ng COVID-19,” Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said in an interview on Dobol B sa News TV. GOOGLE ADS Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion earlier proposed the gradual reopening of malls, prioritizing tenant stores with high consumer demand.  Concepcion also recommended to allow public transport, construction, and all manufacturing activities to resume. Galvez, however, said, “Kapag binuksan natin ang lahat ng negosyo maaaring...

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (Photo from google images) An extended, or a modified enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is possible, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Saturday, but either scenario could wait until after April 30. In Dobol B sa News TV interview, Roque said the suggestions came out after Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion, and Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez made their reports. "Tingin ko, malinaw na hindi pa puwedeng mawala ang quarantine. Ang posibilidad ay magpatuloy ang ECQ as is, o di naman kaya magkaroon ng modified [one]," Roque said. "At ilan sa mga proposals na narinig ko doon sa huling pagpupulong noong araw ng Tuesday ay 'yung modification base sa geographical location, modification base sa comorbidity, at modification base sa industriya," he added. President Rodrigo Duterte claimed on Thursday that “killer antibodies” allegedly capable of curing the coronavirus disease 2...

© Reuters  Bongbong Marcos thumb Former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced he finally won his battle with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “COVID survivor na tayo,” Marcos said in his latest vlog on YouTube. “I’m still one of the lucky ones because of the good work ng ating mga doctor, ng ating mga nurse, ng ating mga tech med, all of them, nandito pa rin ako kasi nasa high risk na ako eh,” he added. The son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos said he was "feeling better" and was already starting to get back in shape. Marcos thanked the medical frontliners who helped him recover from the respiratory illness. He said he personally saw their dedication and sacrifice. "Kaya alam niyo po talagang ako, tiyak na tiyak na sinalba ako ng ating mga doktor, ating mga health care workers kasi kung hindi sa kanila, palagay ko 'yong tumama sa akin eh baka mas naging grabe pa," Marcos said. "Kung...