A difficult balancing act between keeping the economy afloat, and keeping the people safe is tormenting the national government as the National Capital Region (NCR)-plus Bubble enters its third day of implementation.
With the number of daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections still at an alarming level, some legislators and critics, exasperated by the turn of events, have asked for some drastic measures to improve the government’s pandemic response.
On this Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021, we’re presenting to you the stories that could be of most interest to you.
- National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) chief acknowledges that, while a stricter community quarantine level could prevent more infections, this would only leave more people hungry and unemployed.
- “No one can be at par when it comes to the human capital of the IATF.” Palace says as it cites its members as the best and brightest talents in government
- Bad news for gyms, spas, internet cafes in NCR-plus
- “Help free up space in hospitals for those who most need it,” DOH makes an appeal
- West PH Sea dispute: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said China’s continued deployment, lingering presence and activities of its vessels in Philippine maritime zones blatantly infringe upon Philippine sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction.
Japanese envoy to PH says Japan strongly opposes any action that heightens tensions, noting that the South China Sea issues are directly related to peace and stability and concern for all.
- Overseas Filipina worker “Diana” was forced to have an abortion by human traffickers
- Holy Week schedule for PNR, MRT and LRT
- Nine out of 10 Filipino families consider blended learning as more difficult compared to traditional set-up
- CBCP President asks faithful to commemorate first Mass celebrated in PH on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021
- The Safe Spaces Act of 2019 or the Bawal Bastos Act is a landmark legislation that aims to protect all individuals from sexual harassment in physical or online spaces.
- Dining out within the NCR-plus Bubble? Read this.