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Minors in Metro Manila not allowed to go out for 2 weeks - MMDA

Final decision: Minors still not allowed to go out in Metro Manila

by Margret Fermin

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) general manager Jojo Garcia announced that minors are still not allowed to go out in Metro Manila amid general community quarantine. Garcia said the Metro …

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Metro Manila mayors agree on short curfew amid GCQ

Metro Manila mayors agree on short curfew amid GCQ

by Margret Fermin

Metro Manila mayors want a shorter curfew time to make way for the upcoming traditional Simbang Gabi. Also, Metro Manila Council Chairman and ParaƱaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez said yesterday that …

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Metro Manila MGCQ 2021

OCTA Research: Place Metro Manila under MGCQ in 2021

by Margret Fermin

OCTA Research experts recommended placing Metro Manila under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) in 2021. In an interview on Dobol B sa News TV on Monday, Dr. Guido David said …

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Metro Manila mayors want GCQ until end of 2021

Metro Manila mayors want GCQ until end of 2021

by Margret Fermin

The mayors of Metro Manila have agreed to keep the region under general community quarantine (GCQ) until the end of the year, according to their leader. According to ParaƱaque Mayor …

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Metro Manila mayors ban Christmas caroling, parties

Metro Manila mayors ban Christmas caroling, parties

by Margret Fermin

Metro Manila mayors will ban the traditional Christmas caroling and parties this holiday season to prevent COVID-19 transmissions, the chairman of the capital region’s council said Friday. “Naglabas na kami …

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COA reports MMDA's unfinished flood control projects

COA reports MMDA’s unfinished flood control projects

by Margret Fermin

The Commission on Audit (COA) said in a report that flooding in Metro Manila could have been prevented or at least minimized had Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) completed major …

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18 to 65 allowed to go out in Metro Manila

Only 18 to 65 years old can go out in Metro Manila

by Margret Fermin

Metro Manila Council (MMC) Edwin Olivarez clarified Monday that only persons aged 18 to 65 years old were allowed to go out in Metro Manila amid the general community quarantine. …

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Mayors, workers weigh on shortened curfew hours

Mayors, workers weigh on shortened curfew hours

by Margret Fermin

Some mayors and workers are divided on the Cabinet’s recommendation to shorten curfew hours during community quarantine due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). On Wednesday, MalacaƱang said agencies are now recommending …

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Mayors consider easing curfew in Metro Manila

Mayors consider easing curfew in Metro Manila

by Margret Fermin

Mayors in Metro Manila are looking at easing the curfew hours in the National Capital Region (NCR) to facilitate longer business hours amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Raffy Tima reported on …

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Metro Manila not yet ready for MGCQ

Metro Manila not yet ready for MGCQ – healthcare alliance

by Margret Fermin

Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 opposed the proposal to place Metro Manila under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) as the more restrictive GCQ is set to end by September 30. …

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Metro Manila flattening COVID-19 curve - expert

Metro Manila flattening COVID-19 curve – expert

by Margret Fermin

Researchers from the University of the Philippines said Tuesday Metro Manila is now flattening the COVID-19 curve six months after the pandemic hits the country. ā€œThe R for the Philippines …

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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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Metro Manila mayors want 30-day GCQ extension

Metro Manila mayors want 30-day GCQ extension

by Margret Fermin

Mayors in Metro Manila recommended a 30-day extension of general community quarantine (GCQ) in the capital, said ParaƱaque City Mayor and Metro Manila Council chairman Edwin Olivarez on Monday. Olivarez …

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Unified curfew implemented in Metro Manila

Unified curfew implemented in Metro Manila

by Margret Fermin

Metro Manila mayors agreed to implement a unified curfew in Metro Manila, which is 8 pm from 5 am after the National Capital Region (NCR) reverted to general community quarantine, …

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Face shield not yet mandatory in Metro Manila, Calabarzon

Face shield not yet mandatory in Metro Manila, Calabarzon

by Margret Fermin

Government officials clarified wearing a face shield is not yet mandatory but is highly encouraged in Metro Manila and Calabarzon. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque earlier said in a taped briefing …

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Metro Manila may return to MECQ if cases reach 85k by end-July

Metro Manila may return to MECQ if cases reach 85k by end-July

by Margret Fermin

MalacaƱang said Wednesday that Metro Manila may be placed under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) again if the number of COVID-19 in the Philippines would reach 85,000 by July 31, …

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Critical care utilization in Metro Manila at moderate risk

Critical care utilization in Metro Manila at moderate risk – Palace

by Margret Fermin

MalacaƱang said reports that hospitals in Metro Manila are already running out of hospital beds due to the recent surge of coronavirus cases are ā€œfake news.ā€ ā€œThe critical care utilization …

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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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Place Metro Manila, CALABARZON under MGCQ soon

Finance chief: Place Metro Manila, CALABARZON under MGCQ soon

by Margret Fermin

Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III urged President Rodrigo Duterte to shift Metro Manila and the CALABARZON region to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) ā€œas quickly as possibleā€ …

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No second wave if Metro Manila shifts to MGCQ-Palace

No second wave if Metro Manila shifts to MGCQ-Palace

by Margret Fermin

The Inter-Agency Task Force will make sure that there would be no ā€œsecond waveā€ of COVID-19 infection if Metro Manila would be placed in the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). …

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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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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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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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Red Cross testing COVID-19

Testing 1.6M NCR residents will take 83 days- Red Cross

by Margret Fermin

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) could test 1.6 million people or 13 percent of Metro Manila’s 13 million residents for COVID-19 once it further increases its testing capacity, said PRC …

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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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