President Rodrigo Duterte wants the government to shoulder the cost for COVID-19 tests in government health centers to further curb the spread of the virus.
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. says the resumption of the face-to-face classes at the tertiary level particularly in medical schools is important as some courses require “physical experimental learning.”
Malacañang on Tuesday said restrictions are still “tight” despite the reopening of the economy, including the decision to allow minors to enter shopping malls as long as they are accompanied by their parents.
"I told you frankly, my day starts at two o'clock in the afternoon. Pero hanggang gabi na ako, papunta ng gabi. Walang limit na 'yan... But for the reason na ganon nga body clock ko, and I have a job to do and I have to do it right. And what do you do? What do you mean?"
President Rodrigo Duterte spoke to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison via phone call on Monday to discuss Philippine-Australia bilateral relations and regional and multilateral cooperation, including the results of the 37th Asean Summit and Related Summits.