NCR sees record surge in virus cases

The Philippines is experiencing its worst COVID-19 outbreak since the start of the pandemic, with a record high of 8,773 new infections on March 25.

Of these, 4,895 cases are in the National Capital Region (NCR), with barangays near commercial hubs being hardest hit.

OCTA Research reported that Barangay Fort Bonifacio in Taguig had 343 new cases from March 19 to 25, but the local government clarified this number as only 116 confirmed active cases after excluding recoveries and inconclusive tests.

Quezon City has the highest number of villages with high COVID-19 cases, followed by Parañaque, Makati, Taguig, Cainta, Pasig, and Mandaluyong.