Taguig halts ECQ aid distribution due to chaotic process
The distribution of aid to Silangan Elementary School for the residents of Barangay Upper Bicutan in Taguig was stopped on Monday. According to Nikki Rose Operario, head of the city …
Duterte willing to give his COVID-19 vaccine to others
President Rodrigo Duterte has announced that he will no longer be vaccinated against COVID-19. In his public address Monday night, he said he was ready to just give his vaccine …
A4 priority group next to be vaccinated vs COVID-19
According to the government, after vaccinating health workers, senior citizens, and people with illnesses or comorbidities against COVID-19, those in the A4 priority group will follow. “Next is economic sectors …
Filipino boat ‘observed’ not chased by China coast guard: AFP-WESCOM
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command (WESCOM) believes that China coast guard did not chase the Filipino boat in the West Philippine Sea that was captured by …
Some health advocates unconvinced of ECQ’s effect on NCR Plus
Some health experts and legislators have criticized the implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in NCR Plus for 2 weeks because it does not seem to have brought much change. …
SWS: 65% of Pinoys say Duterte’s health a public matter
The Social Weather Stations (SWS) September 17-20, 2020 National Mobile Phone Survey found 65% saying “Pres. Duterte’s state of health is a public matter that is why the public should …
17K workers lost jobs in just two weeks: DOLE
According to the monitoring of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), from March 29 to April 11, up to 17,329 people lost their jobs due to retrenchment or permanent …
2 barangay guards facing homicide case over death of curfew violator in Laguna
Police are preparing a homicide complaint against 2 barangay tanods or guards in Calamba, Laguna who allegedly beat a curfew violator who eventually died. Ernanie Jimenez died on Friday after …
Outdoor dining now allowed in MECQ areas
A restaurant in Manila was busy again this Monday afternoon after allowing outdoor dining in modified enhanced community quarantine areas (MECQ), including Metro Manila and 4 neighboring provinces. According to …
BI warns of modus victimizing former OFWs
Members of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Travel Control and Enforcement Unit (TCEU) at the Clark International Airport intercepted the departure of an illegal recruitment victim bound for Dubai last …
Sinas told cops not to arrest quarantine violators: PNP spox
The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) told police officers not to arrest or file a case against quarantine violators as these measures were “counterproductive,” PNP spokesperson Ildebrandi Usana …
Some LGUs begin vaccinating seniors with CoronaVac
Several other local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have already started vaccinating their senior citizens using CoronaVac, the COVID-19 vaccine of the Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac. The government recently …
NEDA identifies sectors included in A4 COVID-19 vaccination priority group
The National Economic and Development Authority released the sectors included in the A4 COVID-19 vaccination priority group. Health workers (A1), senior citizens (A2), and people with co-morbidities (A3) were first …
Curfew violator allegedly beaten to death by barangay guards in Calamba, Laguna
Some bystanders tried to stop the barangay watchmen from allegedly beating a curfew violator in Calamba, Laguna but the suspects did not let go, the victim’s brother said Monday. The …
US to send more ships in West Philippine Sea: Amb. Romualdez
More ships from the United States are expected to arrive in the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea. This was announced by the Philippine Ambassador to the United States …
Pandemic equivalent to 1-year of super typhoon Yolanda
One doctor compared the COVID pandemic to one year of experiencing super typhoon Yolanda. According to Aileen Espina, member of the Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 and national director of …
LIST: Industries allowed to operate during MECQ
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released the list of industries that would be allowed to operate during the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in NCR Plus. Industries …
Gov’t still has ‘no clear plans’ to fight pandemic: HPAAC
Healthcare Professionals Alliance against COVID-19 (HPAAC) released a statement saying that the government “still [having] no clear plans and efforts to fix the root causes” of the problems caused by …
NCR mayors to implement 8 p.m.–5 a.m. curfew during MECQ
All of the mayors in Metro Manila have agreed to implement a unified curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. as the modified enhanced community quarantine begins in National Capital …
NCR Plus ECQ effective; number of cases to decrease next week – OCTA
The OCTA Research Group said Monday that the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) imposed in NCR Plus (Metro Manila and nearby provinces) was “effective” and a downtrend of COVID-19 cases could …
Focus on mental health of COVID-19 patients: expert
According to psychiatrist Dr. Bernadette Arcena, it is important to focus on the mental health of people who test positive and recover from COVID-19 because it can have long-term effects. …
DOH explains death patients with mild COVID-19
The highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 was recorded on April 9 wherein 401 patients succumbed to the disease. According to a study by the ABS-CBN News Data Analytics …
Price of pork can reach P450-P500 per kilo
The price of pork in Metro Manila markets has not been lowered since the price cap expired on April 8. But rumors in the markets are that there is an …
NCR Plus shifts to MECQ
NCR Plus (Metro Manila and 4 neighboring provinces) have been placed under a more relaxed modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until the end of April despite the continued increase in …
Pateros LGU distributes aid via online app Starpay
To avoid the rush to get the aid, Pateros Mayor Ike Ponce announced that the aid will be distributed through Starpay. It is an online payment gateway and money can …
PH vaccine drive unaffected by AstraZeneca suspension: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has clarified that the temporary suspension on the injection of AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines to ages 59 and under will not slow down …