Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines patrol the streets of Barangay 178 in Pasay City on Wednesday to help barangay officials control the number of people on the streets during the enhanced community quarantine. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan for the Philippines’ Covid-19 Emergency Response Project to help meet urgent healthcare needs and bolster the country’s public health preparedness.

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