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This is CLRG's special coverage on news stories concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. It provides a one-stop-page for LGUs who may want to read, review, or revisit news about how different LGUs in the country respond to the crisis. This also includes news of national scale but are affecting how LGUs respond to the issue.

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Communication and Information

Delivery services to help in Cebu City’s campaign against COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020

Leni appeals to transportation officials
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020

Robredo laments ‘lack of communication’ on Edsa Busway beep cards
Inquirer, October 4, 2020

DepEd NCR releases hotlines for school opening day concerns
Inquirer, October 4, 2020

PopCom projection up by 214,000 more babies due to lockdowns
Philippine Star, October 4, 2020

DOH allays fears over COVID-19 swab testing after US incident
Inquirer, October 3, 2020

Loss of smell could be a highly reliable indicator of COVID-19 infection, research says
CNN Philippines, October 2, 2020

Philippines enters list of top 20 countries with most COVID-19 infections
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic in PH in September: Response improves, but testing stalls while total cases hit 2 grave milestones
ABS-CBN News, October 2, 2020

Google Maps now shows info on COVID cases
BusinessWorld, October 1, 2020

Study: COVID-19 pandemic puts half a million more girls at risk of child marriage
ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020

DOH conducts survey to ascertain price range for RT-PCR test
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020

911 nat'l emergency hotline fully operational again
CNN Philippines, September 30, 2020

‘911’ emergency hotline now working — DILG
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020

DILG says national emergency hotline 911 now operational
Inquirer, September 30, 2020

DOH: Late reports due to COVID-19 patients ‘misdeclaration’ of onset of illness
Inquirer, September 30, 2020

Most Filipinos follow measures vs COVID-19 but adherence declines in Metro Manila — SWS
Philippine Star, September 30, 2020

Nine in 10 Pinoys scared of getting COVID-19 – SWS
Philippine Star, September 30, 2020

DOH to review Chinese findings that breast milk can prevent, cure COVID-19
Inquirer, September 29, 2020

UP experts: Assessment every 2 weeks will show if downward trend continues
CNN Philippines, September 29, 2020

DOLE erred in announcing number of Filipino COVID-19 cases in Qatar without clearance — DFA
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020

Rise in severe, critical cases due to mistagging — DOH
Philippine Star, September 29, 2020

DOH verifying breast milk benefit vs coronavirus
ABS-CBN News, September 29, 2020

DOH sees downward trend in COVID-19 cases, warns public vs complacency
Philippine Star, September 28, 2020

COVID-19 infections hit 304,226; more Filipinos come home
BusinessWorld, September 27, 2020

Duterte to announce new quarantine classifications next week
Philippine Star, September 27, 2020

DOH cautions public after study finds dengue antibodies may provide some immunity vs. COVID-19
CNN Philippines, September 26, 2020

Labis na paggamit ng UV light maaaring magdulot ng kanser, babala ng DOH
ABS-CBN News, September 26, 2020

In Baguio, COVID-19 patients sue radio station, netizens for disclosing info
Rappler, September 26, 2020

Cardinal Tagle emphasizes importance of interconnectedness, dialogue in the midst of COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, September 25, 2020

Are more COVID-19 cases now coming from outside NCR?
ABS-CBN News, September 25, 2020

Hair loss can be another consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic
ABS-CBN News, September 25, 2020

Palace disputes lancet report on ‘medical populism’
Philippine Star, September 24, 2020

Citing murmurs on COVID-19 fears, congressman suggests poll postponement
Philippine Star, September 24, 2020

COVID-19 herd immunity unlikely to happen in PH sans vaccine, says expert
ABS-CBN News, September 24, 2020

'Medical populism' puts Philippines at 66th of 91 nations in COVID-19 suppression
Philippine Star, September 23, 2020

Not yet flattening the curve: DOH says COVID-19 clusters rising
ABS-CBN News, September 23, 2020

Gov't eyes charges vs group seeking lifting of COVID-19 lockdowns
ABS-CBN News, September 23, 2020

Group warns parents, guardians vs trending online 'challenges' involving children
ABS-CBN News, September 23, 2020

Besides being harmful, UV light not yet proven to kill coronavirus, DOH cautions Filipinos
ABS-CBN News, September 21, 2020

Coronavirus detected on imported squid packaging in China: report
ABS-CBN News, September 21, 2020

Duterte to deliver weekly address from Davao on Monday —Palace
GMA News, September 20, 2020

No COVID-19 second wave, it’s only in media — Lorenzana
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020

'Mag-usap muna sila': Govt's policy flip-flops hurting Filipino workers, says Robredo
CNN Philippines, September 20, 2020

Robredo hits flip-flopping COVID-19 policy: ‘Mag-usap muna sila’
Inquirer, September 20, 2020

DOH warns on incorrect use of UV light to sanitize objects
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020

Constant communication needed to avoid stress, burnout from distance learning — DepEd
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020

DOH says hydroxychloroquine not recommended vs. COVID-19
GMA News, September 19, 2020

PH logs 3,257 addt’l cases as 20 labs fail to submit on time
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020

Does wearing glasses protect you from coronavirus?
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020

DOH says use of malaria medicine to cure COVID-19 'not recommended'
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020

Worst is over? DOH says COVID-19 fight not yet finished
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020

Study shows pets can catch virus from owners
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020

Half of COVID-19 patients suffer persistent fatigue: study
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020

Distance doesn’t matter in closed spaces of public transport — expert
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020

DepEd warns public against scams related to school opening
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020

Bacolod adopts Cebu’s ‘One Hospital Command Center’ scheme
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020

Early crafting of clinical guidelines, information dissemination cited for low PH COVID case fatality rate
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020

COVID-19 virus can’t be transmitted from food to humans — FDA
BusinessWorld, September 18, 2020

DoST-ASTI unwraps RuralSync project
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020

‘Sans vaccine, state of calamity to be extended’
Philippine Star, September 16, 2020

DOH debunks ‘fake news’ in graphic shared by NTF advisor Ted Herbosa
Philippine Star, September 16, 2020

DILG touts partnership with DoH for discipline in COVID-19 campaign
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020

BIR extends deadlines for related party transactions
BusinessWorld, September 16, 2020

'Di agad pagsusumite ng lab reports nagdulot ng pagsirit sa COVID-19 cases'
ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020

SWS: More Pinoys fear 'worst yet to come' in pandemic
ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020

UP experts note renewed surge of COVID-19 cases
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

San Lazaro Hospital records fewer virus patients but more severe cases: official
ABS-CBN News, September 14, 2020

DOH corrects nearly 300 ‘recovered’ COVID-19 cases as deaths and active infections
ABS-CBN News, September 14, 2020

PH omnibus guidelines for COVID-19 delayed as WHO disapproves antigen tests for border screening
ABS-CBN News, September 14, 2020

Facebook report on drinking session assists police in arresting 16 persons in Taguig
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

‘Beware of online ads on bogus anti-COVID products,’ health group warns public
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

DepEd to issue clearer guidelines on home schooling
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020

What powers do Duterte have in Bayanihan 2?
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020

DOH to revise guidelines on antigen tests for domestic travelers
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020

DILG backs JTF COVID Shield call on netizens to report quarantine violations
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020

Robredo questions data on COVID-19 hospital admissions
Manila Bulletin, September 13, 2020

PH virus tally breaches 260,000; recoveries now also over 200,000
ABS-CBN News, September 13, 2020

Philippines reports surge in fatalities after re-classification
BusinessWorld, September 13, 2020

COVID task force invites netizens to its FB page
Manila Bulletin, September 12, 2020

Duterte signs Bayanihan II into law
BusinessWorld, September 11, 2020

Group says lack of guidelines on health concerns amid pandemic makes teachers anxious
Manila Bulletin, September 11, 2020

Cebu official rues some residents making fun of contact tracing efforts
Manila Bulletin, September 11, 2020

Fresnedi signs ordinance directing health facilities to submit COVID-19 daily report for disease surveillance, response
Manila Bulletin, September 11, 2020

How to know if you are ‘mentally well’ amid COVID-19 pandemic?
Inquirer, September 10, 2020

Leni: Good data yields good decisions
Manila Bulletin, September 10, 2020

Antigen test as substitute for RT-PCR test backed
Manila Bulletin, September 10, 2020

Mga banta laban sa medical frontliners sa Lanao del Sur iniimbestigahan
ABS-CBN News, September 10, 2020

Privacy Commission warns contact tracers against collecting unnecessary information
BusinessWorld, September 10, 2020

330K COVID-19 cases seen by month’s end
Philippine Star, September 10, 2020

Private sector asks gov’t to detail recovery plan
BusinessWorld, September 9, 2020

What does success in COVID-19 response mean? 28 days of no new infections, says DOH
ABS-CBN News, September 9, 2020

COVID-19 infections may surge in coming days with late results
BusinessWorld, September 9, 2020

DOH: COVID-19 case tallies to see 'irregular' spike as more laboratories submit data
CNN Philippines, September 9, 2020

COVID-19 cases in QC declining significantly, thanks to UP OCTA infos
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020

IATF issues new guidelines on testing, tracing, isolation
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020

Task force tightens control on travel authority; coordinates with LGUs on influx from urban areas
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020

Pateros issues quarantine guidelines
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

Concepcion explores saliva testing to help tourism sector
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

DoLE launches ‘V-Café@DOLE’ media forum
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

Hospitals, labs told to explain incomplete case reporting system
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020

Police use social media to monitor quarantine violations
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020

DOST releases FAQs on Coronavirus vaccines
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020

Caloocan eyes quarantine wristbands for COVID-19 patients
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020

DOH mass recovery adds 23,000 recoveries; total cases at 237,000
Philippine Star, September 6, 2020

Metro Manila, Calabarzon see flattening of COVID-19 curve: analyst
ABS CBN News, September 6, 2020

Police to monitor social media for drinking sessions, other quarantine violations
CNN Philippines, September 5, 2020

Beware of your social media posts, it may betray quarantine violations
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020

Pag-IBIG sees loan levels returning to normal in Sept.
BusinessWorld, September 4, 2020

DOH warns against circulating message about new strain of COVID-19 virus
ABS-CBN News, September 4, 2020

DOH debunks claim of new novel coronavirus strain targeting 29-40 age group
Rappler, September 4, 2020

DOH on downward trend of new COVID-19 cases: We wait for 7 days
GMA News, September 4, 2020

DOH denies there is new COVID-19 strain targeting 20-49 age group
GMA News, September 4, 2020

COVID-19 cases in PH could hit over half a million by end of 2020, UP forecast says
CNN Philippines, September 2, 2020

Philippines on 'wrong trend' if coronavirus curve doesn't flatten next week: expert
ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2020

Emergency hotline out of service as agents catch COVID-19
CNN Philippines, September 2, 2020

COVID-19 curve may take ‘wrong trend’ if it won’t flatten by next week — expert
Inquirer, September 2, 2020

90% who test positive for COVID-19 not isolated, all over Metro Manila — ex-DOH chief
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020

DILG call center agents found to be COVID-19 positive; calls re-routed
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020

What’s inside a quarantine facility
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020

'Naninilaw pa': Bentahan ng 'recycled' face masks naiulat, DOH nagbabala
ABS-CBN News, August 31, 2020

5 emergency 911 hotline telecommunicators infected with COVID-19, DILG spox says
GMA News, August 31, 2020

DOH: Further studies needed to trace coronavirus origin in PH
CNN Philippines, August 31, 2020

No sufficient evidence tuberculosis vaccine can help manage COVID-19 infection — DOH
CNN Philippines, August 31, 2020

IATF mulls extending quarantine status to one month
Inquirer, August 31, 2020

Binay to DOH: Explain origin of COVID-19 infection in PH
Inquirer, August 30, 2020

DILG’s Emergency Hotline 911 stalled by pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 30, 2020

DOH slammed for misinformation on COVID origin in PH
Manila Bulletin, August 30, 2020

DOH mass recovery adds 22,000 recoveries as caseload breaches 217,000
Philippine Star, August 30, 2020

Gov't urged: Check safety claims, product registration of face masks
Philippine Star, August 30, 2020

DOH issues reminder: Respect privacy of COVID-19 patients
Inquirer, August 29, 2020

For Covid-19, what is ‘safe distancing’? It depends…
Manila Bulletin, August 29, 2020

DOH: Not enough evidence yet on ‘long-lasting’ effects of COVID-19 to survivors
Inquirer, August 28, 2020

DOH to Gadon: Let us not try to mislead people
Inquirer, August 28, 2020

DOH says policies on COVID-19 are based on scientific evidence; urges people to spread right info
Manila Bulletin, August 28, 2020

Pasig City opens online reservation for free antibody testing
Manila Bulletin, August 28, 2020

Possible main sources of coronavirus in PH identified
CNN Philippines, August 27, 2020

COVID-19 cases sasampa sa 375,000 sa katapusan ng Setyembre: UP experts
ABS-CBN News, August 27, 2020

DOH warns against use of deworming drug Ivermectin for COVID-19
ABS-CBN News, August 26, 2020

For a merry X'mas this year, PH has to flatten the curve—and sustain it: UP researchers
ABS-CBN News, August 26, 2020

COVID-19 cases sa Pilipinas higit 200,000 na
ABS-CBN News, August 26, 2020

Quezon City’s number of COVID-19 cases different from DOH data
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

Over 60% of PH COVID-19 fatalities are elderlies — DOH data
Inquirer, August 26, 2020

People warned vs using anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin to treat COVID
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

DOH cautions recovered COVID-19 patients to avoid contracting virus again
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

COVID-19 reinfections can happen — expert
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

Pasig gov’t issues guidelines on proper use of face shields
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

91.5% of PH COVID-19 cases asymptomatic, mild – Galvez
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

So you’ve been in a meeting with a COVID-positive person; what should you do
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

DOH warns public vs being complacent after reinfection case in HK
ABS-CBN News, August 25, 2020

Clarify face shield policy, IATF told
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Iloilo City mayor furious over uncoordinated arrivals of OFWs
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Gov’t secures Globe, Smart commitment for more landlines in hospital command center
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

DOH tells public to learn how to live with the virus as it is here to stay
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Four out of 10 Pinoys say Russia COVID vaccine safe to use
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Virus curve may flatten by end-Aug. to Sept.
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

DOH: Over 4,000 COVID-19 cases removed from tally due to validation process
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Western Visayas LGUs urged to utilize COVID-19 heat maps
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

DOH removes over 4,000 ‘duplicate cases’ from COVID-19 tally; 309 ‘recoveries’ turned out to be deaths
ABS-CBN News, August 23, 2020

DOH records 16,459 recoveries, 2,378 new patients
Philippine Star, August 23, 2020

Quezon City gov’t urges DOH to review case reporting system
Inquirer, August 23, 2020

Omnibus guidelines for COVID-19 tests yet to be approved — DOH
Inquirer, August 23, 2020

Children over 12 should follow same mask rules as adults — WHO
Philippine Star, August 22, 2020

DOH allows PH Red Cross to release positive results directly to people tested for COVID-19
CNN Philippines, August 23, 2020

Omnibus Guidelines on COVID-19 testing not yet approved — DOH
Manila Bulletin, August 23, 2020

Quezon City issues guidelines for barangay-based quarantine facilities
Inquirer, August 23, 2020

WHO will soon issue guidance on masks for children
CNN Philippines, August 22, 2020

Iloilo mayor threatens purveyors of fake news on COVID-19 with charges
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020

DOH verifying Ateneo study on 3 million Pinoys with COVID-19
Philippine Star, August 22, 2020

Alfonso, Cavite to penalize residents spreading false info about COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020

Duque refuses to correct Duterte’s 'jokes' on disinfecting masks with gasoline
CNN Philippines, August 21, 2020

COVID-19 ‘survival’ kit: What’s inside the ‘Bayanihan 2’ bill?
Inquirer, August 21, 2020

DOH to verify Ateneo study on almost 3 million unreported COVID-19 cases
GMA News, August 21, 2020

'Good result': UP research group sees 220k COVID-19 cases by end August, lower than initial projection
ABS-CBN News, August 20, 2020

Vitamin C nagkakaubusan na sa mga botika; publiko binalaan vs hoarding
ABS-CBN News, August 20, 2020

Palace: PCCI execs may join COVID-19 policy discussions as resource persons
Inquirer, August 21, 2020

Around 3 million COVID-19 cases unreported from April to June, Ateneo study estimates
GMA News, August 20, 2020

DOH lays out pros, cons of virus tests: ‘No perfect testing for COVID-19’
Inquirer, August 20, 2020

DOH: W. Visayas LGUs to issue COVID-19 case bulletins
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

Cebu officials not letting guard down vs COVID, set multi-sectoral meet
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

DOST launches pandemic manual
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

VP’s ‘Bayanihan E-skwela’ now on YouTube, Facebook
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

Roughly 3 million COVID-19 cases in PH may have been undetected, Ateneo paper finds
CNN Philippines, August 20, 2020

Makati City gov’t sets dine-in guidelines for quarantine, state of emergency
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

What is the Philippines' COVID-19 positivity rate?
ABS-CBN News, August 19, 2020

Dini-disinfect mo ba ang pera mo? BSP may babala
ABS-CBN News, August 19, 2020

Ano ang age bracket ng mga Pinoy na may pinakamaraming COVID-19 infection?
ABS-CBN News, August 19, 2020

Half of COVID fatalities never admitted to hospitals, DOH data says
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

2 out of 3 new COVID-19 cases from Metro Manila — DOH
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

DOST: No COVID-19 vaccine being developed in PH
Inquirer, August 19, 2020

Coronavirus strain mutation no cause for alarm, scientists say
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

Scientists gaining relevance amid COVID-19 pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

‘Reassuring’ study on risk of virus transmission on planes
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

Zamora denies withholding COVID-19 information
Philippine Star, August 18, 2020

Caloocan installs WiFi in quarantine facilities
Philippine Star, August 18, 2020

San Juan awaits guidelines on mandatory wearing of face shields
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Caloocan isolation centers now have Wi-Fi
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

Online registry to record all local, foreign donations given to PH in COVID fight — IATF
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

DOH says it is not restricting laboratories from releasing COVID-19 results
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Wear anti-virus masks, keep distance even at home: doctor
ABS-CBN News, August 18, 2020

The ANC Brief: New quarantine classifications
ABS-CBN News, August 18, 2020

Doctors advise Filipinos to maintain ‘diary’ during COVID-19 pandemic to help contact tracing efforts
ABS-CBN News, August 18, 2020

Cubao parishes may resume religious activities; bishop leaves that to discretion of parish priest
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

COVID-19 cases projected to hit 250,000 by end-Aug as lockdown eases: expert
ABS-CBN News, August 18, 2020

Curfew in Manila back to 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. under GCQ
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

‘Information slips’ mandatory in Baguio City
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Bacolod conducts echo-seminars on contact tracing
Sunstar, August 18, 2020

DTI to companies: Inform LGUs before testing an employee for COVID-19
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

Marikina mayor calls for data sharing among LGUs to improve battle vs COVID-19
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020

Scientists see signs of lasting immunity to COVID-19, even after mild infections
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020

Mas nakahahawang strain ng coronavirus na-detect sa QC: genome center
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020

Expect more COVID-19 deaths next month, infectious disease experts say as PH cases rise
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020

NCR mayors seek IATF clarification on use of face shields
GMA News, August 17, 2020

DOH denies restricting labs from releasing COVID-19 test results
GMA News, August 17, 2020

Vice-guv calls for unity in battle vs Covid-19
Sunstar, August 17, 2020

Duterte in ‘perpetual isolation’? It’s a ‘figure of speech,’ says Roque
Rappler, August 17, 2020

Netizens slam dance presentation meant to remind people to fight COVID-19
GMA News, August 17, 2020

Palace debunks Gadon yarn on face masks not effective vs COVID; says he’s not a doctor
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

Red Cross offers to help DOH notify COVID-19 positive persons
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

DOH says COVID-19 ‘not a joking matter’; calls on public personalities to avoid misinformation
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

‘Not a joking matter’: DOH rebukes Gadon for ‘misinformation’ on face masks
Inquirer, August 17, 2020

Public health info drive delayed by pandemic –Palace
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

DOH: Too early to say mutated coronavirus strain is dominant variant in PH
Inquirer, August 17, 2020

DOH reports 1,245 clustering of COVID-19 cases in PH
Inquirer, August 17, 2020

Mutated coronavirus strain detected in PH
Inquirer, August 16, 2020

Pasig launches transport microsite
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

PH reports over 40,000 new COVID-19 recoveries as total infections hit past 161,000
CNN Philippines, August 16, 2020

DOH reports new record-high 40,397 recoveries as PH’s COVID-19 cases top 160K
Inquirer, August 16, 2020

Quarantine status recommendation of MetroManila mayors not to be disclosed, says MMDA
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

Formation of Barangay Disiplina Brigade urged by DILG
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

Solidum: Principles of handling disasters must also be applied in COVID-19 management
Philippine Star, August 15, 2020

DILG, DOH launch ‘BIDA ang may Disiplina’ vs COVID-19
Philippine Star, August 15, 2020

DSWD warns public vs fake social media groups spreading false info on SAP
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

COVID-19 cases in PH reach 157,918; recoveries breach 72K mark
Inquirer, August 15, 2020

New Olongapo City patients may have contracted COVID-19 in workplace
Inquirer, August 15, 2020

SWS survey shows 79 percent of Pinoys’ quality of life dropped
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

DSWD launches uSAPtayo website for complaints on SAP implementation
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

DILG, DOH launch ‘BIDA ang may Disiplina’ campaign
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

PH in talks with at least 16 COVID-19 vaccine developers - DOH
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020

DOH to report time-based COVID-19 recoveries on weekly basis starting August 16
GMA News, August 14, 2020

Wear face masks,’ DOH urges anew, as 4,002 new cases are reported
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

DOH: Majority of COVID-19 cases are from working age group
Inquirer, August 14, 2020

DOH: Time-based COVID recoveries to be announced every Sunday
Inquirer, August 14, 2020

QC gov’t asks city hospitals to send them ASAP lists of COVID-19 positives
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

DoLE: Only face shields covering entire face allowed
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

Remdisivir users need compassionate permit from FDA
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

Pinoys told: Wash edibles, clean goods even if food safe from virus transmission
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020

Russia vaccine could be out in Philippines in November: financer
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020

You probably won't catch the coronavirus from frozen food
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020

Bello urges Cavite LGUs to help remind firms on health protocols
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

DOLE seeks help of local execs in explaining health protocols to workers
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020

QC gov’t urges all city hospitals, labs to send list of people tested for COVID-19
Inquirer, August 13, 2020

DOH: COVID-19 clusters increasing
Inquirer, August 13, 2020

DOH clarifies statement on not having contact tracing teams
Inquirer, August 13, 2020

Youth role in COVID info dissemination cited
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020

Another surge in recoveries to be reported on Sunday – DOH
CNN Philippines, August 13, 2020

Facebook removes 7M posts for sharing false information on COVID-19
GMA Network, August 12, 2020

FDA approves sale of ‘traditional medicine’ used in China as COVID-19 treatment
ABS-CBN News, August 12, 2020

US trials watchdog to Philippines: Be ‘cautious’ in trying out ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine
Philippine Star, August 12, 2020

Coronavirus found on frozen seafood in China
InterAksyon, August 12, 2020

Harsh words vs local gov’t on social media could get Davao City hall employees in trouble
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

Duque: PH needs more information on Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine
Inquirer, August 12, 2020

DOH cautions public against fake contact tracers
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020

60% Filipinos believe nat’l govt more responsible than LGU in solving COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020

Pasig residents experiencing COVID-19 symptoms urged to call hotline
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020

DOH warns of fake contact tracers getting info from people
Inquirer, August 11, 2020

FALSE: 'Media did not report on' 23 additional quarantine facilities
Rappler, August 11, 2020

Roque threatens charges vs fake news peddlers
GMA Network, August 11, 2020

DOH to release COVID-19 case report late on Monday due to system error
GMA Network, August 10, 2020

Philippines cries foul over Thai headline calling it 'land of COVID-19'
Rappler, August 10, 2020

Most Filipinos say nat’l government more responsible in solving COVID-19 crisis
CNN Philippines, August 10, 2020

QC encourages constituents to self-report COVID-19 cases
Manila Bulletin, August 8, 2020

Carmona modifies COVID-19 tracker app for residents without internet access
Manila Bulletin, August 8, 2020

Use Facebook, other social media platforms for contact tracing, DOH told
Inquirer, August 7, 2020

Govt. launches command center to monitor hospital capacity, assist in inter-facility transfer
CNN Philippines, August 6, 2020

Workplaces, poor communities critical areas for virus transmission — Galvez
Inquirer, August 6, 2020

Belmonte: Incomplete DOH COVID-19 patient data slows contact tracing in QC
Inquirer, August 6, 2020

Belmonte hits DOH’s alleged failure to provide city complete COVID-19 info
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020

DOH drafting guidelines on the use of various COVID-19 test kits
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020

DOH announces it will unveil a ‘recalibrated plan’ against pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020

Clueless in the city: Some Metro travelers unaware MECQ is back – NCRPO
Inquirer, August 4, 2020

Robredo denies fake news on motorcycle barrier
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020

Palace releases MECQ guidelines for all, calls for strict implementation
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020

Cavite bares guidelines for residents amid MECQ
GMA News, August 4, 2020

Back-riding in MECQ areas allowed if passenger is an essential worker —Eleazar
GMA News, August 4, 2020

Do’s and Don’ts in MECQ areas
GMA News, August 4, 2020

VP says her remarks on lockdown were ‘taken out of context’
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020

Online campaign encouraging use of masks launched
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

Campaign encouraging Filipinos to observe virus protocols launched
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

QC LGU issues MECQ guidelines for residents, non-residents
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

Muntinlupa City issues MECQ guidelines
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

PH in ‘critical phase’ of COVID-19 crisis management — Galvez
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

Pasay City gov’t imposes stricter guidelines for MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

There may never be a COVID-19 ‘silver bullet’: WHO
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

'Huwag na mag-plastic': Doctors' group wants plastic barriers in PUVs removed
ABS-CBN News, August 3, 2020

MECQ can slow down virus spread, may not flatten curve: expert
ABS-CBN News, August 3, 2020

Mga eksperto: Huwag gumamit ng gasolina pang-disinfect
ABS-CBN News, August 3, 2020

UP experts project 50-70k fewer COVID-19 cases due to MECQ
GMA News, August 3, 2020

MECQ guidelines: Which transportation and businesses are allowed?
GMA News, August 3, 2020

Not meant for people: Experts warn vs using gasoline as disinfectant
ABS-CBN News, August 2, 2020

Paggamit ng Filipino sa pagbibigay-alam sa COVID-19 hinimok ngayong Buwan ng Wika
ABS-CBN News, August 1, 2020

Filipinos divided about going to work, church even after COVID-19 lockdown —SWS
GMA News, July 31, 2020

DOH maintains COVID-19 situation 'better' now despite questions on data
GMA News, July 31, 2020

Pinoy scientists trace COVID-19 source in PH via genome sequencing; virus mutation seen
ABS-CBN News, July 31, 2020

FACT CHECK: COVID-19 tracking site denies reporting 'resurrected' case in PH
ABS-CBN News, July 30, 2020

Robredo details suggestions to improve PH's COVID-19 fight
ABS-CBN News, July 30, 2020

IATF approves policy on reckoning of COVID-19 recoveries
GMA News, July 30, 2020

Coronavirus infectiousness wanes by day 9; long ICU stays linked with nerve damage
GMA News, July 30, 2020

FDA warns public against using valved masks vs COVID-19
ABS-CBN News, July 29, 2020

Zubiri calls for new DOH protocol to guide COVID-19 survivors showing 'false positive' results
GMA News, July 29, 2020

COVID-19's impact on the heart: Two new studies suggest 'the plot thickening
CNN Philippines, July 29, 2020

WHO says COVID-19 pandemic is “one big wave”, not seasonal
BusinessWorld, July 29, 2020

Over 50% of COVID-19 cases in Laguna came from industry sector —Gov. Hernandez
GMA News, July 28, 2020

Fact check: Is a COVID-19 vaccine really just around the corner?
ABS-CBN News, July 27, 2020

Filipinos stressed, hungry due to COVID-19 pandemic remain high at 86% —SWS
GMA News, July 25, 2020

Young, healthy adults with mild COVID-19 also take weeks to recover - CDC
GMA News, July 25, 2020

Youth lament lack of education guidelines, plans amid COVID-19
GMA News, July 25, 2020

Experts sana: CHR pumalag sa paggamit ng mga tsismosa sa contact tracing
ABS-CBN News, July 24, 2020

SWS: Majority of Filipinos still practice COVID-19 prevention measures
GMA News, July 24, 2020

Covid-19 mask safety: Two or three layers best to protect against virus, study finds
CNN Philippines, July 24, 2020

Palace: Unclear DOH rules on home quarantine pushed COVID-19 cases up
ABS-CBN News, July 23, 2020

Study: Speaking, breathing might spread COVID-19
Philstar, July 23, 2020

Mechanical engineers warn: Motorcycle barrier may compromise riders’ safety, health
GMA News, July 23, 2020

Scientists report that airborne coronavirus is probably infectious
GMA News, July 22, 2020

Cebu City cops enlist friendly neighborhood 'tsismosas' as contact tracers
Rappler, July 22, 2020

Tsismosa as contact tracers? What it takes to become one, according to contact tracing czar
Interaksyon, July 22, 2020

Manufacturers: Plastic barriers para sa mga motorsiklo, 'takaw-aksidente'
ABS-CBN News, July 22, 2020

PRO-7 chief looks to neighborhood ‘tsismosas’ as contact tracers
Manila Bulletin, July 21, 2020

DOH reiterates conditions when home quarantine is allowed for COVID-19 patients
GMA News, July 18, 2020

DOH creates new reporting process for COVID-19 test labs amid late submissions
GMA News, July 15, 2020

ABS-CBN malaking tulong sana ngayong pandemya: health workers group
ABS-CBN News, July 14, 2020

Kawalan ng impormasyon mula ABS-CBN nagpalala sa pagkalat ng COVID-19: Fortun
ABS-CBN News, July 14, 2020

DOH fails to report daily tally of COVID-19 cases on Sunday, cites ‘significant volume of data’
GMA News, July 13, 2020

3 types of face shields and when you should wear them
GMA News, July 13, 2020

PCOO assures partnership with medical, research teams in campaign vs COVID
Manila Bulletin, July 12, 2020

Cyber-related crimes on the rise during pandemic — DOJ
Manila Bulletin, July 11, 2020

How to fight the pandemic: Women mayors don’t sugarcoat how deadly the virus is
Rappler, July 11, 2020

COVID spike due to community transmission – DOH
Philstar.com, July 9, 2020

COVID-19 count: DOH to stress ‘active,’ not actual cases
Inquirer.net, July 9, 2020

DOH to introduce 'new way' of reporting COVID-19 cases
Rappler, July 7, 2020

DOH apologizes on mistakenly classified COVID-19 hotspot cities in Metro Manila
CNN Philippines, July 7, 2020

Lack of information compounds grief of kin of OFWs who died of COVID-19 in Saudi
Manila Bulletin, July 7, 2020

DOH intensifies health measure promotion, LGU coordination as COVID-19 cases increase —Vergeire
GMA News, July 6, 2020

Magalang folks asked to report fake news
SunStar Pampanga, July 2, 2020

Virus patient confined belatedly due to poor coordination between local IATFs
Rappler, June 15, 2020

'Better Normal' bill to help businesses, schools post-COVID-19 through improved ICT —Defensor
GMA News, June 14, 2020

DOH Bicol asks contacts to report ‘unofficial’ messages sent by its official email account
Inquirer.Net, June 12, 2020

Like Richard Gomez, Ormoc City residents frustrated over their 1st COVID-19 case due to 'miscommunication'
GMA News, June 9, 2020

Mandaluyong to hold seminar on new guidelines for barbershops, salons
Manila Bulletin, June 6, 2020

Stay sane this lockdown with this alphabetical guide by UPD
Manila Bulletin, June 5, 2020

Local airlines decry 'unclear' LGU guidelines on domestic flights
GMA News, June 3, 2020

Galvez sorry for coordination lapses in bringing OFWs home
Inquirer.Net, June 3, 2020

Higit 60 pasahero stranded sa NAIA dahil sa 'nakakalitong' abiso ng IATF
ABS-CBN News, June 2, 2020

PNP Helpline 16677 received 304 complaints, inquiries since end of May — Banac
Inquirer.Net, June 2, 2020

PGH using telepresence devices to connect patients and frontliners
Rappler, June 2, 2020

Taguig LGU reminds residents that city is still under quarantine, encourages them to watch a video reminder on YouTube
Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020

Facebook at the frontline: Combatting COVID-19 by fighting misinformation
Manila Bulletin, June 1, 2020

Upgrades for Baguio’s ICT in the pipeline
Manila Bulletin, May 31, 2020

Provinces request advance notice on returning OFWs
Manila Bulletin, May 27, 2020

League of Provinces appeals for 'advance notice' regarding returning OFWs
GMA News, May 27, 2020

PNP launches helpline to quickly respond to public issues amid COVID-19 threat
GMA News, May 27, 2020

Taguig City gov’t shares information on travel pass application
Manila Bulletin, May 27, 2020

UP AI chatbot can now answer queries in ‘Beki language’ or LGBTQ+ slang
Manila Bulletin, May 26, 2020

Philippine Red Cross opens hotline for COVID-19 results
GMA News, May 26, 2020

Valenzuela signs ordinance prohibiting COVID-19 jokes, fake news
GMA News, May 24, 2020

Gov’t to use ICT tools to combat hunger amid pandemic —Nograles
GMA News, May 24, 2020

Robredo urges unified COVID-19 messaging from gov’t officials
GMA News, May 24, 2020

Mindanao youth group conducts COVID-19 information campaign to keep locals updated
Manila Bulletin, May 24, 2020

In Visayas, youth leaders help local communities better discern COVID-19
Inquirer.Net, May 23, 2020

Coronavirus jokes a no-no in Valenzuela
Inquirer.Net, May 22, 2020

ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, MGQ, new normal: How they differ from one another
GMA News, May 16, 2020

Quezon City issues guidelines on modified enhanced community quarantine implementation
GMA News, May 15, 2020

Parañaque issues new protocols for arriving and departing OFWs
Manila Bulletin, May 7, 2020

'Sagip Palaweño' hotlines inilunsad para sa mga na-stranded na taga-Palawan
ABS-CBN News, May 7, 2020

Surigao del Norte to continue free phone consultations with doctors after ECQ
GMA News Online, May 2, 2020

Mayor Isko encourages constituents to post concerns about relief packages on social media
Manila Bulletin, May 2, 2020

Las Pinas issues guideline for residents with COVID-19 symptoms
Manila Bulletin, April 29, 2020

Pasay launches anti-bully hotline for frontliners, COVID-19 patients
Inquirer.Net, April 28, 2020

Parañaque City gov’t releases stricter home quarantine guidelines
Manila Bulletin, April 28, 2020

'Fake news' ugat ng pagharang sa ilang OFWs
ABS-CBN News, April 27, 2020

Smart boosts Laguna provincial gov’t COVID-19 response
Manila Bulletin, April 27, 2020

911 telemedicine in Davao City
Sun Star Davao, April 26, 2020

Help hotline available for 5th district residents
Sun Star Cebu, April 26, 2020

Baguio City Mayor advises consideration of 4Cs in COVID-19 plan
GMA News Online, April 25, 2020

DOH deploys chatbot against false information on COVID-19
Inquirer.Net, April 23, 2020

Don’t get news from social media – DILG exec to public
Inquirer.Net, April 21, 2020

Gov't partners with tech firms to create COVID-19 data platform app: official
ABS-CBN News, April 20, 2020

Año reminds public of consequences of sharing fake news
Manila Bulletin, April 19, 2020

Facebook to notify users who have engaged with harmful COVID-19 posts
InterAksyon, April 17, 2020

Free Unli WiFi at the World Trade Center
Manila Bulletin, April 17, 2020

Housing department to tap homeowners associations for COVID-19 info drive
GMA News Online, April 16, 2020

DOH urged to disclose more data on COVID-19 patients to help assess, improve gov't response efforts
GMA News Online, April 16, 2020

New device developed to limit COVID-19 exposure of frontline health care workers
CNN Philippines, April 16, 2020

Facebook steps up fight against virus fakery
AFP via GMA News Online, April 16, 2020

DICT provides free Wi-Fi to quarantine centers in Metro Manila
GMA News Online, April 15, 2020

Menace worse than COVID-19: Pampanga police fight fake news on social media
Inquirer.Net, April 14, 2020

Nueva Ecija solon wants to defeat lies, fake news during coronavirus pandemic
Manila Bulletin, April 14, 2020

UP Resilience Institute introduces COVID chatbot, 'Yani the Endcovbot'
GMA News Online, April 8, 2020

Cayetano urges DSWD to set up regional hotlines
GMA News Online, April 7, 2020

Smart to provide Wi-Fi connections over COVID-19 quarantine facilities
GMA News Online, April 5, 202

WHO, Viber launch interactive chatbot to fight COVID-19 misinformation
Manila Bulletin, March 31, 2020

This is how Twitter fights disinformation and fake news amid COVID-19 outbreak
InterAksyon, March 25, 2020