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The Latest: Philippine president eases lockdown in capital

| May 13, 2021 8:33 PM

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president has eased a coronavirus lockdown in the bustling capital and adjacent provinces to fight economic recession and hunger but still barred public gatherings this month, when many Roman Catholic summer religious festivals are held.

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