As coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases soar in Metro Manila, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) will come up with new policies such as unified curfew hours, border controls to curb its spread, and possibly the re-issue of quarantine passes. A member of the police manning a checkpoint asks to see the...
A consensus will be reached by the Metro Manila mayors on unified curfew hours and other policies such as border control during their meeting later on Thursday, March 11, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) “Mamayang five o'clock ang aming meeting ng ating...
Earlier curfew hours might be restored in Metro Manila, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said on Wednesday, March 10. A policeman stands guard as he reminds people to observe COVID-19 coronavirus health protocol at a popular shopping market in Manila on December 24, 2020. (Photo by STR / AFP /...
Metro Manila mayors will meet this week to review major COVID-19 policies amid the rising cases in the country’s capital. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said among the policies that will be reviewed are the quarantine status,...
Several hospitals in Metro Manila said they are "ready" for an increase in admissions of COVID-19 cases. St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Benjamin Campomanes said the hospital has "anticipated" the increase of patients already. (UNSPLASH /...
Metro Manila mayors will once again go back to the drawing board to come up with a better policy to address the resurgence of high cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULELTIN) This after active cases in Metro Manila almost doubled in the span of 11 days....
Metro Manila will have enough water supply for the summer season, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said Friday. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In an interview with DZMM, NWRB executive director, Dr. Sevillo David Jr., said the water level at the Angat Dam which is the major source of water...
Chinese New Year (Year of the Metal Ox) and Valentine’s Day are just two of the most anticipated celebrations every year. However, with the pandemic, physical distancing protocols, and other health standards still in place, there won’t be any grand events. But these shouldn't stop anyone from...
Most of Metro Manila, 80 percent total, now has 5th Generation (5G) outdoor coverage, Globe Telecom Inc. today (Jan. 21) announced. Both Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas Commercial Business Districts (CBDs) already have 97 per cent 5G coverage while Makati has 95 per cent. The top nine cities with...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a fresh loan to the Philippines to help build elevated pathways in four areas along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, commonly known as EDSA. Design image of the elevated walkways on EDSA to be constructed with financing from a new ADB loan In a statement,...
The list of this year’s participating movies in the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival is finally out! Through a well-attended virtual press conference held recently, the organizers of this year’s MMFF revealed the wide array of film options that are awaiting Filipino movie fans this holiday...
Organizers of the Metro Manila Film Festival announced on Tuesday, Nov. 24, the 10 official entries for 2020. During the media launch lineup reveal, the 10 official entries are: “Magikland” (Brightlight Leisure Productions Inc and Gallaga Reyes Films) Pakboys Takusa (Viva Communications...
