The Philippines on Thursday recorded 9,216 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 828,366.

Local factories worsened their output slump in February and the re-imposition of tighter lockdowns in key economic areas could further complicate recovery for the manufacturing sector.

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is calling on media companies to protect their employees as it counts at least 58 media workers contracting COVID-19 and two cameramen dying due to the disease.

"Local government units must determine the types of personal data that they will disclose, particularly when the original list of SAP beneficiaries contains sensitive personal information."

In a release Thursday, the DOH said 136 doctors and nurses from other regions will be assigned in the capital region to provide additional support.

A doctor who was held at a police station in Cainta, Rizal for three nights for not wearing a face shield while biking faces disobedience and unjust vexation charges.

Vitamilk, the country’s best-tasting soymilk has launched a digital campaign inspired by a highly popular anthem from the 70’s, “I Will Survive”.

“China’s vaccine diplomacy and economic investments seem to clamp a gag order on President Duterte about the sea row," Pamalakaya said.

The economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic last year was greater than initially recorded, state statisticians said Thursday. 

Arrests on colorum drivers are among the more polarizing campaigns under an enhanced community quarantine that has significantly cut down on the capacity of public transportation.