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Metro Manila remains tight under GCQ until September 30

by LC Cristobal

Metro Manila will remain under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until September 30, according to the announcement of President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force …

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12 arrested for working out in QC gym amid GCQ

12 arrested for working out in QC gym amid GCQ

by Margret Fermin

Authorities arrested 12 individuals who were caught working out in an operating gym in Quezon City despite its ban amid the general community quarantine (GCQ). Task Force Disiplina led by …

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DILG official wants jail time for face mask violators

DILG official wants jail time for face mask violators

by Margret Fermin

With the return of Metro Manila and neighboring provinces to the general community quarantine (GCQ), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is pushing for the imposition of …

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230K COVID-19 cases by end-August under GCQ

Research group projects 230K COVID-19 cases by end-August under GCQ

by Margret Fermin

The OCTA Research team said the number of COVID-19 cases in the country could reach 230,000 by the end of August as Metro Manila and nearby provinces went back to …

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Duterte extends GCQ in Metro Manila

Duterte extends GCQ in Metro Manila

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte announced Friday morning that Metro Manila and other areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases would remain under the general community quarantine (GCQ). Presidential spokesperson Harry …

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More salon, barbershop services allowed in GCQ, MGCQ areas

More salon, barbershop services allowed in GCQ, MGCQ areas

by Margret Fermin

MalacaƱang said Tuesday the government eased the restrictions on salon and barbershop services areas under general community quarantine and modified GCQ. These would allow such establishments to offer more services …

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Infections in Calabarzon rose after Metro Manila shifted to GCQ

Infections in Calabarzon rose after Metro Manila shifted to GCQ

by Margret Fermin

COVID-19 infections in Calabarzon spiked after neighboring region Metro Manila transitioned to general community quarantine, the chief of Department of Health (DOH) Region 4A said Wednesday. DOH Calabarzon Director Eduardo …

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Duterte announces areas under ECQ, GCQ, MGCQ until July 15

Duterte announces areas under ECQ, GCQ, MGCQ until July 15

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte announced Tuesday the areas that would be under ECQ, GCQ, MGCQ, until July 15. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases earlier informed …

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Government UP experts Metro Manila on GCQ extension

Gov’t considered UP’s projection of 40k infections on GCQ extension

by Margret Fermin

MalacaƱang said Tuesday that the government considered the projection of experts from the University of the Philippines that the number of coronavirus infections in the country would reach 40,000 if …

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Customers to fill out health declaration form before dining in

Customers to fill out health declaration form before dining in

by Margret Fermin

Department of Tourism (DOT) said customers who wish to dine in are required to fill out health declaration forms as part of the new normal during general community quarantine.Ā  The …

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Metro Manila has 'even' chances of shifting to MGCQ

Palace: Metro Manila has ‘even’ chances of shifting to MGCQ

by Margret Fermin

Palace said Monday that Metro Manila has ā€œevenā€ chances on remaining to general community quarantine or shifting (GCQ) to MGCQ (modified general community quarantine). Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said while …

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DILG: Cockfighting still banned in MGCQ, GCQ areas

by Margret Fermin

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday clarified that cockfighting is still banned even most areas in the country are already under general community quarantine (GCQ) …

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IATF approves domestic flights in GCQ areas

IATF approves domestic flights in GCQ areas

by Margret Fermin

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said Tuesday that the IATF approved the resumption of domestic flights in areas under GCQ or general community quarantine.Ā  Tugade however, said in an interview with …

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Gradual re-opening of dine-in restaurants eyed amid GCQ

Gradual reopening of dine-in restaurants eyed amid GCQ

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Trade and Industry would recommend to the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) the ā€œgradualā€ reopening of dine-in services in restaurants in under general community …

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No decision yet if large religious gatherings resume in GCQ-Palace

No decision yet if large religious gatherings resume in GCQ-Palace

by Margret Fermin

MalacaƱang said Thursday the government has no decision yet if large religious gatherings would be allowed during GCQ or general community quarantine.Ā  Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said they welcomed the …

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NCR ready for GCQ transition- Palace

NCR ‘ready’ for GCQ transition- Palace

by Margret Fermin

MalacaƱang Palace said Thursday NCR (National Capital Region) is ā€˜ā€œreadyā€ to transition from MECQ to GCQ by June 1.Ā  Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in a televised briefing, discussed that Metro …

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Metro Manila may shift to GCQ by June 1

Metro Manila may shift to GCQ by June 1

by Margret Fermin

Mayors of Metro Manila unanimously agreed and recommended to transition the National Capital Region to general community quarantine (GCQ) after May 31.Ā  Metro Manila Development Authority general manager Jojo Garcia, …

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MGCQ spa

Bars, spas, leisure facilities allowed in MGCQ areas-DOT

by Margret Fermin

Department of Tourism said in leisure establishments such as cafes, bars, and spas around hotels would be allowed in areas under modified general quarantine or MGCQ. DOT released Administrative Order …

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Metro Manila MECQ to GCQ

14 mayors favor placing Metro Manila under GCQ by June 1

by Margret Fermin

Metro Manila Council chairman Edwin Olivarez told the Philippine Star 14 out of the 17 mayors in the city to place NCR under GCQ or general community quarantine starting June …

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Metro Manila transition to GCQ should be science-based-Drilon

Metro Manila transition to GCQ should be science-based-Drilon

by Margret Fermin

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said Monday there must be a scientific basis should Metro Manila would shift to general community quarantine (GCQ) on June 1.Ā  ā€œIt is up to …

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Golf courses allowed in GCQ areas, seniors may play

Golf courses allowed in GCQ areas, seniors may play- AƱo

by Margret Fermin

The government would allow golf courses in areas under the general community quarantineĀ  (GCQ) to resume their operations provided that safety protocols should be observed, said Interior Secretary Eduardo AƱo …

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GCQ frequently asked questions and answers

GCQ frequently asked questions and answers

by Margret Fermin

Below is the list of general community quarantine or GCQ frequently asked questions and answers. Palace announced Tuesday that areas under ECQ except for Metro Manila, Laguna and Cebu City …

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curfew new normal

Add curfew in the ‘new normal’- Eleazar

by Margret Fermin

Joint Task Force COVID-19 Shield commander Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar suggested yesterday that curfew should be added under the new normal in connection with the pandemic of coronavirus disease …

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churches reopen in GCQ

Number of Holy Masses to increase if churches reopen in GCQ

by Margret Fermin

Catholic churches in the Philippines said Monday it would increase the number of Holy Masses to crowding should they be allowed to reopen during GCQ. Apostolic administrator of Manila Bishop …

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CHR GCQ

CHR appeals ban on pregnant women, elderly in LRT,MRT during GCQ

by Margret Fermin

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to review the ban on pregnant women and senior citizens from riding MRT and LRT once …

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No more sales, free wifi under mall operations guidelines during GCQ

No more sales, free wifi under mall operations guidelines during GCQ

by Margret Fermin

MalacaƱang Palace on Thursday issued the guidelines for mall and shopping center operations in areas under GCQ or general community quarantine. The remaining areas in the country which are still …

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