Mall sales allowed in areas under GCQ, MGCQ – IATF
As part of the gradual reopening of the economy, the government has allowed shopping malls to hold sale events in general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ areas.
Anarchy in the US: Trump tags New York, Seattle, Portland as hotbeds of unrest
The Donald Trump administration on Monday declared the cities of New York, Seattle and Portland, Oregon as jurisidictions “permitting anarchy,” threatening to withhold federal aid over civil unrest.
‘I got carried away’: Czech PM regrets lifting virus measures
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis admitted Monday that his government had made a mistake when it eased restrictions aimed at containing coronavirus over the summer.
Gov’t orders nationwide closure of cemeteries from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4
The government has ordered the closure of all cemeteries and memorial parks during this year’s “Undas” season from October 29 to November 4.
WATCH | Harry Roque gives government 85% for coronavirus efforts
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque gave the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte an 85 percent rating for its efforts in addressing the coronavirus disease pandemic.
WATCH | Duterte appeals to public: ‘Wag kayo maniwala sa mga Dilawan
President Rodrigo Duterte asked the public not to believe the criticisms thrown at the government by the so-called Yellows or Dilawan.
WATCH | Binabago nila ang batas! Tolentino slams government agencies crafting IRR
Binabago nila ang batas! Sen. Francis Tolentino slams government agencies crafting IRR
Still no flattening of curve: PH among countries with highest COVID-19 cases
The spread of COVID-19 in the Philippines has yet to be contained, six months after a strict lockdown was imposed in Metro Manila and certain parts of the country.
WATCH | DOH urged: Continue measles, polio immunization amid Covid-19
The government Covid-19 pandemic task force has endorsed the conduct of immunization activities regardless of the classification an area falls into.
Gutom no more: Government to release National Food Policy next month
The government will roll out its National Food Policy (NFP) by October even as it continues to address the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, according to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles.
MOA inked to enhance economic reintegration of ex-combatants
The government is committed to fulfilling the agreements contained in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro.
Bolivia contacts ICC over ex-president Morales ‘crimes’
Bolivia’s government announced on Friday it has contacted the International Criminal Court to denounce former president Evo Morales for “crimes against humanity” over last month’s mass roadblock movement.
Daming time! DepEd expects more students to enroll due to deferred class opening
The decision of the government to reset the school opening from Aug. 24 to Oct. 5 has allowed more learners to enroll for academic year 2020-2021.
Ping pushes passage of ‘Designated Survivor’ measure: Required sa Constitution ito!
Sen. Panfilo Lacson pushed anew Monday for the immediate passage of a “Designated Survivor” measure that would guarantee the continuity and stability of government, saying it is required by no less than the 1987 Constitution.
WATCH | Duterte says Philippines will take ‘more than a generation’ to resolve insurgency: ‘Mahirap ito aregluhin’
President Rodrigo Duterte urged state forces to “fight hard” if the insurgents cannot settle the terms of peace with the government.
WATCH | Duterte tells soldiers: No room for complacency on terrorism
The recent bombings in Jolo, Sulu that killed 15 people, including
seven military personnel, and injured more than a dozen others will only
strengthen the government’s resolve to crush the lawless elements, President Rodrigo Duterte said.
Duterte says Philippines will take ‘more than a generation’ to resolve insurgency: ‘Mahirap ito aregluhin’
President Rodrigo Duterte urged state forces to “fight hard” if the insurgents cannot settle the terms of peace with the government.
Panelo taunts Joma Sison: Baka mauna ka pa kay Duterte!
President Rodrigo Duterte will live longer than communist founding chair Jose Maria “Joma” Sison, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said on Friday.
Cayetano: Pandemic a ‘wake-up call’ to build ‘digital classrooms, smart campuses’
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday said the Covid-19 pandemic is “a wake-up call” for the government and the private sector to step up efforts to build more “digital classrooms” and “smart campuses” that can respond to the needs of the future.
Bangkarote na! Duterte admits lack of money is govt’s biggest problem against COVID
President Rodrigo Duterte admits that lack of funds is the biggest problem of his administration in its war against coronavirus.