The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the protocols on the pilot use of rapid antigen tests in Baguio City.
Ang Probinsyano to DOTr: Open PUV routes instead of reducing 1-meter distancing
Ang Probinsyano party-list Rep. Ronnie Ong on Tuesday added his voice to the chorus of concerns over the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) directive to reduce social distancing in public transport from one meter to 0.75 meter.
Duterte yet to decide on nurses’ deployment ban
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases is discussing the appeal of healthcare workers to lift the overseas deployment ban, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said.
No decision yet: Talks ongoing to lift deployment ban on health workers- Nograles
MANILA – Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Saturday said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) is discussing the appeal to lift the overseas deployment ban on healthcare workers.
Habang ‘di pa pwede out of town: DOT allows ‘staycations’ in GCQ areas
The government is allowing Filipinos to go on “staycations” in hotels located in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ), the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Friday (September 12).
WATCH | 6 months! Ombudsman suspends PhilHealth officials
Ombudsman Samuel Martires signed the suspension orders as the inter-agency task force continues it probe on alleged anomalies within PhilHealth.
Government okays ‘stricter’ general quarantine in NCR
The Inter-agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the request of Metro Manila mayors to implement “stricter” general community quarantine (GCQ) in the capital region.
WATCH | Duterte to join IATF online meeting today
President Rodrigo Duterte will hold a virtual meeting with members of the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases later to discuss the new quarantine classification of Metro Manila and other nearby provinces starting August 18, Malacañang said Monday.
Gov’t assigns Cabinet execs to help LGUs in coronavirus crisis
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has assigned Cabinet members to provide “stronger support” to local government units with high coronavirus (Covid-19) cases.
‘Basta mabakunahan lang’: Duterte still pondering on August 24 school opening
President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to decide whether to push through with the opening of classes as scheduled on August 24.
Duterte to IATF: Act on health workers’ concerns immediately
President Rodrigo Duterte asked the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases to “immediately” ask on the concerns raised by medical frontliners who earlier called on the government to put Metro Manila under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) for two weeks.
Bilang na mga araw? Duterte snubs Duque at IATF meeting
Has Health Secretary Francisco Duque III fallen out of President Rodrigo Duterte’s favor?
Palpak! Drilon says IATF failed to address COVID crisis as recession looms
Senate Minority Floor Leader Frankiln Drilon warned that the Duterte government should brace the impact of an impending economic recession after the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) failed to address the worsening health crisis brought by the global coronavirus pandemic.
Cut back on politicking, Palace asks Drilon
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases did not fail in its response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Malacañang said Wednesday.
Online ‘sabong’ has no IATF nod yet, says Palace
Malacañang reminded the public that cockfighting, whether online or offline, is still not allowed to operate in any quarantine classifications.
‘Dadaan sa proseso’: Palace allays health fears over re-entry to PH for foreigners
Malacañang on Friday allayed fears of the public that the move to allow the entry of foreign nationals with long-term visas in the country would further increase cases of coronavirus in the Philippines.
Thanks anyway: Palace says nothing new with Robredo’s suggestions on Covid-19 response
Malacañang on Thursday thanked Vice President Leni Robredo for her recommendations on how the government should manage the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Recto, Ong blast IATF over proposed motorcycle barrier for back-riding couples
Lawmakers have scored the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) over its proposal to place a divider between the driver and its passenger before allowing back-riding couples to ply the roads again.
Harry Roque backs training resumption of Tokyo-bound athletes: ‘I want an Olympic gold’
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque supports the resumption of training of the Olympic-bound athletes.
Contact tracing jobs: IATF okays NTF’s screening, surveillance recommendations
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the recommendations of the National Task Force for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (NTF) to strengthen screening and surveillance activities.
‘Di nila deserve ma-bash! Gloria Arroyo praises Duterte, Duque’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has “the highest respect” for President Rodrigo Duterte and all the government officials involved in the fight against COVID-19 despite the criticism they receive on social media.
Rufus: DSWD execs could face suit if they exclude non-ECQ areas from SAP
Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Thursday warned implementers of the government’s social amelioration program (SAP) that they could face criminal charges if they exclude areas with less strict quarantine restrictions from the second tranche of financial aid.
Unli pasada! Government lifts curfew for PUV drivers
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases affirmed the exemption of public utility vehicles (PUVs) from local curfew ordinances.
No more pen, paper: CSC urges professionals to consider taking online tests
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has urged professional examinees to consider taking its online examination, as all the pen and paper tests (PPTs) for 2020 had been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.