Requirements to enter the Philippines from Thailand starting February 1

Starting February 1, all passengers arriving in the Philippines will have to undergo facility-based quarantine upon arrival.

No more free COVID-19 swab test for repatriated OFWs

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and frontliners can no longer avail of COVID-19 swab test from the Philippine Red Cross.

OWWA approves 35K applications for 200USD cash aid for OFWs

OWWA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said these include applications of both land-based and sea-based OFWs.

DFA confirms 984 Filipinos abroad positive for coronavirus, 140 deaths

The highly-contagious disease has also killed 25 more overseas Filipinos, the highest reported number of deaths in two weeks, raising the total to 140 deaths

Philippine Airlines cancels all international, domestic flights until April 30

We intend to resume flying by May 1, 2020, if allowed by government authorities, global public health conditions and the travel environment.

Paano makukuha ang 5k-8k pesos na tulong mula sa gobyerno

Naglaan ng higit sa P200 bilyon ang administrasyon ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte bilang ayuda sa mga mahihirap na pamilyang apektado ng krisis dulot ng COVID-19.

1,245 COVID-19 cases in Thailand; 1,075 in Philippines

The Department of Health on Saturday reported 272 new cases of coronavirus disease, the biggest single-day increase since the outbreak began, raising the country total to 1,075.

OFWs affected by COVID-19 to receive 10,000 PHP from government

For the overseas Filipino workers whose employment was affected by the pandemic, DOLE will be also providing a one-time 10 thousand pesos assistance.

OFWs, foreigners can leave Philippines during COVID-19 lockdown

All persons, regardless of nationality, except for Filipino tourists, may now fly out of the country at any time.

All Cebu Pacific flights cancelled from March 19 to April 14

The last day of operations prior to our temporary suspension of Manila-Bangkok-Manila flights will be on March 18, 2020.

PAL’s international flights to operate until March 19

We continue to operate INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS up to 11:59PM March 19, 2020.

VIDEO SUMMARY: Duterte places Metro Manila on ‘community quarantine” due to COVID-19

Here is the video summary of the President’s announcement.

PAL passenger guidelines for domestic flights: FREE rebooking, full refund

Our international flights and domestic flights on routes to and from Cebu, Clark and Davao (other than Manila) shall continue to operate within the period March 15 to April 14.

Philippines lists 16 new Covid-19 infections, total 49

Sixteen more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Philippines, bringing the total number of those who have been infected with the new virus to 49.

Philippines has 14 new COVID-19 cases in one day, total of 24

The new cases are from San Juan City, Quezon City, and Bulacan.

Philippines now has 20 coronavirus cases – DOH

Philippines confirms 10 new coronavirus cases, bringing total number of infected people to 20.