Philippines' COVID-19 cases surge to 230
On February 27, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III declared the Philippines as one of the model countries in combating COVID-19 with only three confirmed cases.
However, by March 20, the number of confirmed cases surged to 230, resulting in 18 deaths and 8 recoveries.
DOH experts predict that without containment measures, cases could reach up to 75,000 by June.
In response, the Duterte government's economic team announced a P27.1-billion package on March 16 to address coronavirus-related issues.
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