Philippines Considers Lockdown Extension and Expansion

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The Philippines is crafting a stimulus package as it weighs extending a monthlong lockdown in the main island of Luzon to curb the coronavirus outbreak.

The government will prioritize the most affected 18 million households, according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez. Companies will also receive assistance, he said on Tuesday.