DOH: Total number of COVID-19 deaths in NCR declining
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III announced at the Inter-Agency Task Force meeting Monday night that the total number of COVID-19 deaths in the National Capital Region has been declining in …
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DILG lauds 3 NCR cities’ COVID-19 vaccination
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) commended the three cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) that recorded the highest number of residents vaccinated against COVID-19. In the …
NCR population protection possible by November – Abalos
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairperson Benhur Abalos said Wednesday that population protection in the National Capital Region is achievable by November. Abalos told ANC that the national government is …
Provinces outside NCR may get 15k-20k vaccine doses each – Galvez
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Monday provinces outside the National Capital Region (NCR) might only receive 15,000 to 20,000 doses of vaccines each. “Kaunting pasensya lang sa probinsya kasi …
COVID-19 cases in NCR decreases, infections in regions increases
The number of recorded cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the National Capital Region (NCR) is declining. According to the data, the positivity rate is only 7 percent, just slightly …
Health care utilization in NCR can be considered in ‘safe zone’
According to a report by the OCTA Research Group, health care utilization in the National Capital Region (NCR) can be considered in the safe zone, according to a report by …
Relaxation of quarantine status in NCR should not be rushed
According to a health professional, the relaxation of the quarantine classification in NCR Plus should not be rushed, especially since the increase in COVID-19 cases is still felt. “Wag nating …
OCTA: Vaccinate 50% of NCR, 6 other high-risk areas’ population
The OCTA Research group urged the government Monday to vaccinate 50% of the population in Metro Manila and six other areas at high risk to achieve herd immunity. The team …
OCTA proposes giving 90% of vaccine supply to NCR
The OCTA Research Group proposes to pour 90 percent of the supply of COVID-19 vaccines into the National Capital Region (NCR), which remains the epicenter of the pandemic in the …
Duque wants MECQ extended in NCR Plus
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III supports extending modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) for another week or two to further lower the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. “Tingin ko …
NCR COVID-19 cases ‘somewhat dropped’ but hospitals are still full
Fourteen of the 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila recorded negative growth rates in COVID-19 cases in the past week, according to the OCTA Research Group. According to …
NCR Plus ECQ implementation begins today
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 …
Senators don’t want NCR schools to participate in face-to-face classes pilot testing
Some senators recommended not to include schools in Metro Manila and other areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases in the planned face-to-face classes pilot testing. They made the …
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 …
GCQ remained to prevent COVID-19 surge during Christmas – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said general community quarantine (GCQ) remained over Metro Manila and other areas to prevent a COVID-19 surge during the Christmas holiday season. “There would be …
NCR ‘ready’ for GCQ transition- Palace
Malacañang Palace said Thursday NCR (National Capital Region) is ‘“ready” to transition from MECQ to GCQ by June 1. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in a televised briefing, discussed that Metro …
Testing 1.6M NCR residents will take 83 days- Red Cross
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 …
Palace: NCR will go back to ECQ if physical distancing violation continues
Malacañang warned NCR would be put under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) again if residents would continue to violate health and safety protocols imposed against the spread of COVID-19. “We expect …