CWS party-list Representative Romeo Momo Sr. appealed to the national government to include construction workers in the COVID-19 vaccine priority list. Momo said construction workers play a significant role in …
Over 9.1 million Filipinos experience losing their jobs since the global COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) February Labor Force Survey, that 9.1 …
The government would have no budget to provide another round of aid if the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) be extended in the National Capital Region and four nearby provinces after April …
The Department of Health (DOH) wants the reimposed enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in NCR Plus bubble to be extended for another week, according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on …
The unemployment rate of 8.8 percent in February 2021 is higher than that in January 2021 and October 2020, both with 8.7 percent. The estimate was the third highest since …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …