The Philippine National Police (PNP) is banking on its experience on the past strict border control in Metro Manila to address the monstrous traffic jams that are expected to hit the entry points of the National Capital Region once the Enhanced Community Quarantine is fully implemented. But this...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is now looking for funds that it can use as source for "ayuda" or cash aid to workers that would be affected by the impending imposition of an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in some parts of the country, including the National Capital Region (NCR)....
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to extend the voter registration period especially in areas affected by the 15-day enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). risaimage Hontiveros noted there is no word yet if the current deadline, September 30, 2021, would be...
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday, August 2, said health authorities might have to reconsider and advance the schedule of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) lockdowns in high-risk areas instead of waiting for one week to fully impose the same. Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson The Inter-Agency Task...
Members of the Muntinlupa police are focusing on unauthorized persons outside of residence (UPOR) who will be passing through the Muntinlupa-San Pedro, Laguna boundary. The police have set up a quarantine control point at the boundary along the National Road in Muntinlupa, a main thoroughfare used...
The Manila city government has called for volunteers for the 24/7 vaccination in the city, Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said on Monday (August 2). (Manila Public Information Office photo / MANILA BULLETIN) "Kung sinumang lisensiyadong puwedeng magbakuna, idu-duty ko kayo sa gabi (Whoever...
Frontline services in the offices and service centers of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the National Capital Region will be temporarily suspended during the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine. PRC/MB In a Facebook post on Sunday, August 1, the PRC said the...
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has moved the opening of classes to Aug. 12 in light of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) declaration for Metro Manila due to the rising coronavirus cases (COVID-19) in the region. University of Santo Tomas (Photo from ust.edu.ph/ MANILA BULLETIN) The...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, August 2, said he supports the reimposition of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) as a preemptive response to prevent the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant. Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go and President...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Sunday, August 1 expressed his disappointment at the government for prioritizing funding for the anti-insurgency program while it is scrambling for funds for the special amelioration program or 'ayuda.' Drilon noted the P16.3-billion lodged under the...
Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano advised the public to be prepared for the impending lockdown of the National Capital Region (NCR). From Aug. 6 to 20, the NCR will be placed under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the strictest level. Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano (Screenshot from Taguig City...
The distribution of “special” cash assistance to individuals and families affected by the imposition of localized lockdowns in Visayas has already begun, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disclosed. Milo Patarata Sr. of Barangay Cabalabaguan, Mina, Iloilo receives...
