sentences:  He was tested for COVID-19 because he is asthmatic and hypertensive, according to a text message by Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire.Three days later, on March 22, 2020, the results tested negative.In a press briefing held on April 9, 2020, Secretary Duque noted that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines is relatively “low” compared to other countries, despite limited testing.