#ASKGOYO Yesterday, Metro Manila and nearby provinces reverted to a higher level of quarantine, the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). This came after the joint statement of 80 different medical societies in the Philippines last week asking to “ reimplement stricter lockdown...
#ASKGOYO It’s August 3 today. Earlier this year, there were “officially” 84,000+ people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in China. Officially, because many dispute that number, and claim it should be higher. But since that’s what they officially released, for this reference, we’re...
#ASKGOYO (Part II) Last Monday, we discussed the Mandanas Ruling, and how the same can be implemented by simply passing a legislation, without need of amending the Philippine Constitution. If you missed it, you can click the link to read it...
#ASKGOYO (Part 1) There have been talks recently on the move to amend and revise the Philippine Constitution (1987). Some of what I’ve read anchor their arguments on two issues: 1. To institutionalize the Mandanas Ruling (Mandanas et al. vs. Ochoa, et al.; G.R....
#ASKGOYO Before I start, I want to say that contrary to the false information some people try to spew, based on data, the Philippines has one of the highest compliances when it comes to wearing masks. But yes, there are still some who don’t wear a mask. There are also a number who don’t...
#ASKGOYO Atty. Gregorio Larrazabal It’s July 20, 2020, today. Almost six months since the first SARS-CoV-2 confirmed patient in the Philippines. It’s been over four months since the Philippines imposed a lockdown in Metro Manila and several other regions in the Philippines. A lockdown which was...
#ASKGOYO Over the past few months, it’s almost a recurring scenario. Private citizens, and in several instances, government officials themselves, are unaware of the plans and programs to combat COVID-19. Confusion as to which activities are allowed or prohibited. Puzzlement as...
#ASKGOYO Atty. Gregorio Larrazabal "The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle." — Tara Brach I saw this quote on Twitter last week. Immediately it struck me as a perfect reminder for everyone who was looking forward to 2020, with brand-new goals, aspirations,...
