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By Clarissa Batino and Andreo Calonzo

March 27, 2021 at 10:44 AM UTC

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March 28, 2021 at 7:12 AM UTC

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The Philippines placed the Manila region and nearby provinces under lockdown for a week from Monday to stem the nation’s worst coronavirus surge that’s overwhelming hospitals in its key economic area.