The Philippine government is targeting an April 14 start of 'massive testing' of persons suspected of coronavirus infection.

Martial law declaration in the Philippines is not being discussed now, the Inter-Agency for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases said Thursday.

An official from Malacañang's anti-corruption body wants the National Bureau of Investigation to probe Vice President Leni Robredo for allegedly competing with the national government's response to COVID-19 outbreak.