No need for mandatory masking – IATF
The Department of Health announced on Tuesday that the pandemic task force of the country is not suggesting the reintroduction of stringent mask regulations despite the recent surge in COVID-19 …
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Metro Manila mayors favor Alert Level 1 starting March 1
He said the mayors of Metro Manila are in favor of placing the National Capital Region (NCR) at the lowest Alert Level 1 from the current Alert Level 2 starting …
IATF updates protocols for arriving foreign nationals
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) updated the entry, testing and quarantine protocols for foreign nationals arriving from abroad under certain provisions contained in …
Isko Moreno lauds Duterte and IATF’s COVID-19 response
Manila Mayor and presidential aspirant Isko Moreno said that President Rodrigo Duterte and the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) had done commendable work in …
IATF to re-examine tourism policy, quarantine for those returning to PH
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on COVID-19 will re-evaluate the shorter quarantine period for those entering the country. In the Senate plenary debate for the 2022 national budget, Senator Ralph …
IATF favors removing face shield
Many members of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) are in favor of eliminating the use of the face shield, according to Malacañang. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that the IATF …
BI to implement IATF ruling on travel restriction classifications
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it will be implementing the latest resolution from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) on travel restriction …
IATF did not allow LGUs to buy own vaccines
A lawmaker is investigating why the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) stopped local governments from entering into “multi-party agreements” so that they can buy their own supply of vaccines even though …
Metro Manila mayors let IATF decide on ECQ extension
Metro Manila mayors will not recommend quarantine status in the region. Still, they will leave the decision to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) …
DOT: IATF to discuss possible removal of swab test for fully vaccinated travelers
The inter-agency task force for the management of emerging infectious diseases (IATF) would discuss the possibility of removing the negative swab test results requirement for fully vaccinated travelers, Tourism Secretary …
Vaccination of children possible in 4th quarter of 2021: IATF
ACCORDING TO VACCINE CZAR SECRETARY CARLITO GALVEZ JR, the IATF is already studying the vaccination of children against COVID-19. At the Senate hearing on Tuesday, Galvez said that if there …
IATF to prioritize MECQ areas in COVID-19 vaccine deployment
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) said that areas in modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), including Cagayan de Oro, will be prioritized in vaccine deployment. This is after Cagayan De Oro …
Some senators ask IATF to reconsider quarantine of OFWs, returning Pinoys
Several senators called on the IATF to be flexible in its quarantine rules for returning Pinots and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). At the Senate session on Tuesday, Sen. Panfilo Lacson …
IATF okays COVID-19 testing on 7th day of arriving travelers
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the recommendation of the Department of Health (DOH) to test incoming travelers for COVID-19 seven days from their arrival in …
Development of PH’s own CDC supported by DOH, IATF
The Senate committee has already discussed bills aimed at establishing the Philippine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the medical reserve corps. At the hearing, the Department of Health …
BI Implements IATF resolution barring travelers from India
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers gear up in preparation for the imposed travel restrictions for travelers coming from India. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, they received a copy of …
BI to implement IATF order suspending entry of foreign nationals
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente announced that they will be implementing a resolution from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) suspending the …
NCR mayors, IATF agree to allow 15 years old and above to go out
The Metro Manila Council and the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) have agreed to allow individuals aged 15 years old and above to go out after a …
IATF: Children allowed to go out in MGCQ areas if accompanied by parents
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) clarified that children aged 10 and up are only allowed to go out of their homes in modified …
Gatchalian wants IATF to ban all fiestas, street parades, processions
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases to ban all fiestas, street parades, and processions in the Philippines while the COVID-19 pandemic continues. On …
No final decision yet on allowing minors in malls in NCR – Año
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Wednesday Metro Manila mayors have no final decision yet if the minors would be allowed to visits malls as the capital region remained under general …
Palace defends IATF decision allowing minors in malls
Malacañang defended the government’s decision to allow minors to visit malls amid the continuous COVID-19 threat in the country. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said local government units are ordered to …
IATF suggests banning Christmas caroling amid pandemic
Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) suggests banning Christmas caroling amid the threats of COVID-19 during the holiday season. Based on Raffy Tima’s report on …
DOH to present vaccine implementation plan to IATF
The Department of Health (DOH) prepares to present its plan on COVID-19 vaccination implementation to the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), Thursday. “The DOH will present the …
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor asks IATF to allow seniors, minors in hotels, resorts
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan would ask the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) anew to lift the age restrictions on hotel and resorts …
IATF mulls lifting travel ban on foreigners
The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) is studying the possibility of lifting the travel ban on foreigners as the country gradually reopens its economy. Only Filipino citizens …