MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday submitted to Congress his third weekly report on his use of additional powers against granted to him to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. ADVERTISEMENTThe weekly report is part of the checks and balances measure under the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act” which gave Duterte additional powers to address the health crisis. On Monday afternoon, the Department of Health reported 284 new cases of respiratory illness, bringing the country’s total to 4,932. Below is a copy of President Duterte’s second report:For more news about the novel coronavirus click here. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 13, 2020 11:43 UTC