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Philippine Capital Returns to Stricter Lockdown; Stocks Fall

Cyclists wearing protective masks ride past stores and shoppers at Quiapo Market in Manila, the Philippines, on July 27. — Cyclists wearing protective masks ride past stores and shoppers at Quiapo Market in Manila, the Philippines, on July 27.
Photographer: Geric Cruz/Bloomberg

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By Andreo Calonzo

August 2, 2020 at 4:47 PM UTC

Updated on

August 3, 2020 at 7:32 AM UTC

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The Philippine capital will return to a stricter lockdown from Tuesday as coronavirus cases surged more than fivefold after movement restrictions were eased in June. Stocks fell to a two-month low.