Epidemiology Bureau exec wants ECQ extended
Experts recommend extending the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) which is scheduled to end on April 4. According to Department of Health-Epidemiology Bureau director Dr. Althea De Guzman, if the ECQ …
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650K Pinoys vaccinated against COVID-19: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) has vaccinated 656,331 Filipinos nationwide since the government’s vaccination program began. The 656,331 vaccinated equated to 80.23% of the intended doses for the first jab. …
Duterte allows private firms to buy COVID-19 vaccines ‘at will’
President Rodrigo Duterte announced that private firms would be allowed to buy their COVID-19 vaccines “at will,” as the Philippines record all-time high new daily cases of 10,016 on Wednesday. …
Erap, Andanar, and Mayor Belmonte test positive for COVID-19
Several other officials were added to the list of COVID-19 victims such as former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada, Communication Secretary Martin Andanar, and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte. In a …
Vaccination of those with comorbidities to begin in Manila
Manila has already been given an additional supply of Sinovac vaccines so the inoculation of those on the A3 vaccination priority list will continue. Included on the A3 priority list …
20 alleged members of CPP-NPA surrender in Camarines Norte
About 20 alleged members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) surrendered to the government in Daet, Camarines Norte on Monday. It was almost 10 days after …
Supply of commodities enough even if ECQ is extended: DTI
An official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assured that the supply of manufactured basic commodities will be sufficient even if the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is extended …
First batch of Sinovac vaccines purchased by gov’t arrive
After the ceremony held at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City with the arrival of the first batch of government-purchased Sinovac vaccines, they were immediately directed to the storage facility of …
Almost 23 million workers affected by ECQ to get cash aid
About 22.9 million poor Filipino workers affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces will receive financial assistance from the government, according to the Palace. …
DOLE to give aid to workers affected by ECQ
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday said workers affected by the enhanced community quarantine implemented in NCR Plus areas would get cash and emergency employment program, according …
Board junks proposed wage increase amid pandemic
A labor group on Monday opposed the decision of an agency under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) not to grant their request for wage increase. In a report …
Isabela province subjected to general community quarantine
Isabela province was placed under general community quarantine from Monday to April 15 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. On Sunday, the province recorded 214 new COVID-19 cases, a …
COVID-19 cases in Boracay increased
The number of those who tested positive for COVID-19 on the island of Boracay has increased. According to the latest data from the Malay Municipal Health Office this Sunday, the …
Over 1,300 senior citizens in Manila vaccinated vs COVID-19
More than 1,300 senior citizens have been targeted against COVID-19 during Sunday’s immunization of the elderly in this city. According to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, at around 5:50 …
ECQ expected to prevent 430,000 active COVID-19 cases by end-April: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said Monday that the reimposed enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) over NCR Plus would prevent an additional 430,000 by the end of April. According to Health …
Travelers with international flight allowed to enter NCR Plus bubble
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) clarified on Monday that travelers could enter the NCR Plus bubble if they have international flights from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). According to …
Foreign parents of Filipinos with valid visas can enter PH – BI
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said Monday foreign parents of Filipinos who have valid visas and are traveling with them could enter the Philippines. Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of …
Solon wants bill granting 14-day paid pandemic leave to be certified urgent
Gabriela party-list Representative Arlene Brosas on Monday insisted the proposed bill seeking to grant a 14-day paid pandemic leave for private sector employees should be certified as urgent. “With the …
ECQ guidelines for NCR Plus areas
Now that Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal are under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the public is expected to follow the new rules to stop the increase in COVID-19 …
DOTr issues transportation guidelines during ECQ
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ensured that public transportation services will continue now that Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal or NCR Plus, as well as Batangas, will …
NCR Plus ECQ implementation begins today
According to Malacañang’s announcement, starting Monday midnight, the ECQ will be in effect in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal until April 4. This means only authorized person is outside …
Man with knife stuck in his chest to get free operation
A man from Kidapawan City will undergo a free operation to remove the blade of a knife that has been buried inside his body for more than 1 year. According …
Some areas in Boracay under lockdown due to COVID-19 cases
Two areas in Barangay Balabag in Malay, Aklan, located on the island of Boracay, have been subjected to 2 weeks of surgical lockdown starting this Sunday, according to the local …
Residents in ‘NCR Plus’ bubble to get aid from gov’t: Roque
Malacañang said Monday residents affected by the weeklong enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) living in the “NCR Plus” bubble would get aid from the government. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque told Unang …
Criticisms on Duterte’s birthday celebration just crab mentality: Roque
Palace spokesperson Harry Roque defended President Rodrigo Duterte amid criticisms that the president was acting poor for photo ops after netizens spotted he had lechon for his 76th birthday in …
Netizens criticize Duterte’s ‘simple’ birthday celebration in Davao City
Netizen criticized President Rodrigo Duterte’s “simple” 76th birthday celebration in Davao City after a video showing a lechon (roasted pig) in front of the president surfaced. In a post shared …