Work in government offices and classes in public schools at all levels in Regions I, II, III, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, V, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the National Capital Region are suspended Friday, Malacañang announced Thursday.
Palace disagrees with OCTA Research claims: ‘Di lang PH Red Cross ang nagte-test
Malacañang on Tuesday disagreed with the assessment of the UP-OCTA Research that the stoppage of Philippine Red Cross’ (PRC) coronavirus (Covid-19) testing operations will result in the drop of reported cases in in the National Capital Region, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas by 40 to 50 percent.
Duterte extends GCQ in NCR until Nov. 30
Metro Manila will remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) until next month, President Rodrigo Duterte announced.
Duterte to announce new quarantine status tonight
President Rodrigo Duterte will announce the new quarantine status of provinces and regions tonight, his spokesman said.
X’mas parties banned in NCR? Do it on Zoom, says Nograles
As Metro Manila mayors agreed to ban Christmas parties this year, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Wednesday advised companies to throw a virtual holiday party instead.
Luging lugi na ang ekonomiya! DILG prays for further easing of restrictions in Metro Manila
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is praying that the National Capital Region will soon transition to a more relaxed modified general community quarantine to revive the economy that has been battered by the coronavirus disease pandemic.
‘Too big’ for small population: Cayetano couple showers Taguig with P11B infra budget in 2021, Teves says
After securing P10-billion worth of government infrastructure projects for the current year, the congressional districts of couple lawmakers House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and Taguig Rep. Lani Cayetano are reportedly getting an additional P11 billion in public works budget under the 2021 National Expenditure Program (NEP).
Duterte declares July 17 as National Physiatry Day
President Rodrigo Duterte has declared July 17 of every year as National Physiatry Day.
Para labanan ang salbaheng negosyante: Marcos calls for price freeze on basic goods in MECQ areas
MANILA – Administration Senator Imee Marcos has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to once again implement a price freeze in areas that were reverted back under the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).
PH Covid-19 cases near 59k, recoveries close to 21K
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 1,392 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the overall tally to 58,850.
Drilon backs localized lockdowns in NCR: Reverting to ECQ may damage further ‘bleeding economy’
Senate Minority Floor Leader Franklin Drilon has joined calls to ease the lockdown restrictions in the National Capital Region (NCR) in a bid to jumpstart the economy amid the continuing increase of COVID-19 infections in the country.
This ain’t no laughing matter: PH COVID cases exceed 50K
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 2,539 additional coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the total to 50,359.
Government allows 6,002 jeepneys to resume ops in 49 Metro Manila routes
More than 6,000 jeepneys will be allowed to operate in National Capital Region starting tomorrow, Malacañang announced Thursday.
Baka magka-2nd wave! Galvez: Gov’t preparing next phase of COVID-19 response
The government sought a second phase of operation concepts and plans to boost its battle against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic in the country, the chief implementer of the National Action Plan (NAP) on Covid-19 said on Friday.
‘Baka mabulunan tayo’: Año sees GCQ extension in NCR after June 15
Metro Manila will likely remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) after June 15, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said.
‘Wag niyong labanan ang polisiya! Palace warns LGUs: Enforce ban on motorcycle backriding
Malacañang appealed to local government units (LGUs) to strictly implement the ‘no back ride’ policy for motorcycle riders.
PAL, Air Asia to resume commercial flights June 1
After two months of temporarily halting international and domestic operations, local carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL) and AirAsia Philippines on Friday announced resumption of flight operations on June 1.
Duterte OKs Metro Manila shifting to GCQ in June
Metro Manila will be placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) beginning Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte announced Thursday.
Find out which areas are now under MECQ with Metro Manila, Laguna
Six more areas have been added to the list of localities with relaxed confinement measures starting Saturday (May 16) amid the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Covid-19 breach 12,000
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reported 215 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and 123 new recoveries, raising the total to 12,091 and 2,460, respectively.
Galvez: COVID tests up 74% to 9,200 a day
The country’s actual testing capacity for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has risen by 74 percent, National Action Plan on Covid-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said Thursday night.
Groom may now kiss the bride: SC allows civil weddings in modified ECQ areas
Civil weddings can now be held before before judges in areas which will be placed under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
LTFRB to overhaul routes for Metro buses for GCQ and ‘beyond’ — Sarmiento
From 61 EDSA bus routes, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will now only provide a single route dedicated to EDSA if and when the National Capital Region finally transitions, Samar Rep. Edgar Sarmiento said on Sunday.
Malls urged to boost sanitation, ensure worker safety vs coronavirus
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday asked mall operators in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) to protect their employees.
