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During the COVID-19 lockdown, the Department of Agriculture launched "Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Express," an online platform enabling Metro Manila residents to order fresh fruits and vegetables directly to their homes at affordable prices.

As coronavirus spreads globally, AliExpress faces unprecedented challenges managing bulk orders for personal protective equipment. System failures and logistics worker shortages lead to widespread order cancellations, impacting medical suppliers and international buyers seeking critical pandemic supplies.

Billions of people are experiencing internet connectivity challenges as coronavirus pandemic forces widespread adoption of online platforms. Countries face technological infrastructure strain with increased demand for remote work, education, and shopping services during quarantine measures.

Global scientists are seeking effective treatments for COVID-19. Israeli researchers propose that Angiotensin receptor blockers, such as losartan, might help reduce the aggressiveness and mortality of SARS-CoV-2 virus infections, offering a potential therapeutic approach against the pandemic.

President Rodrigo Duterte enforces enhanced community quarantine across Luzon, restricting movement and causing significant challenges for minimum wage workers. The measure limits household members' ability to obtain supplies and disrupts daily economic activities.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruption in global stock markets, with shares plummeting over 11.5% between March 9-13. The market downturn was exacerbated by the Russia-Saudi Arabia oil price war, leading to substantial drops in crude prices and widespread economic uncertainty.

Singapore has awarded Arcturus Therapeutics a $10 million grant to develop a potential COVID-19 vaccine. The San Diego-based pharmaceutical company is working on a unique single-shot solution with a 30-fold improvement in dosing, utilizing a self-replicating RNA platform in collaboration with Duke University and National University of Singapore.

The Philippine government has implemented comprehensive travel bans targeting regions with high coronavirus cases. Travelers from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau are restricted, with only Filipino nationals and permanent resident visa holders allowed entry after a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared a state of public health emergency as coronavirus cases rapidly increased from 20 to 33 confirmed infections. The emergency proclamation aims to provide financial support to local governments and facilitate quicker procurement of essential health resources to combat the outbreak.

The prices of oil fell sharply on Monday following Saudi Arabia’s launch of price war against Russia which is reportedly unwilling to cut its...