The Muntinlupa City government will not require quarantine passes from residents during the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila from August 6 to 20. Muntinlupa police chief Col. Melecio Buslig said quarantine passes are not needed during ECQ and Authorized Persons Outside...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) also suspended satellite registration in the National Capital Region during the enhanced community quarantine. Comelec/MB "Suspension of voter registration in all Offices of the Election Officer (OEOs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) from August 6 to 20,...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque defended the government's funding for its anti-communist task force, saying the money was for programs that help solve communist insurgency in the country. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque and Vice President Leni Robredo (Manila Bulletin File Photos) Roque made...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said it will continue its services and all relevant transactions--including airmen licensing, examinations, and aeromedical--via online means effective immediately. (Photo from CAAP Facebook page) The move is in line with Inter-Agency Task...
Vice President Leni Robredo called for faster and more efficient distribution of cash assistance or ayuda for residents who will be affected by the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR). (Vice President Leni Robredo/Facebook) Robredo made the statement a...
The government is prepared to implement the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila in the next two weeks to thwart the active coronavirus cases from soaring to more than a half million by September. A photo of busy EDSA thoroughfare packed with vehicles and people crossing the overpass...
Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita “Menchie” Abalos on Thursday (August 5) said the city government will impose a liquor ban during the span of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). Mayor Carmelita 'Menchie' Abalos (Photo courtesy of Mandaluyong City LGU) “Yes we do have liquor ban ,” the...
As the National Capital Region (NCR) was scheduled to undergo a two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 20, 2021 due to the rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, here is a quick recap of activities that are allowed or not under the strict lockdown: Under ECQ, only...
Malacañang denied reports that people who have not yet received their vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will not be able to get the promised ayuda or cash assistance for Metro Manila's shift to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). photo: Ali Vicoy Presidential Spokesman...
Malacañang said local chief executives could be liable for dereliction of duty if they cannot ensure that minimum health standards such as physical distancing are observed in vaccination sites. People wait in line for first dose vaccination at SM Manila on Thursday, Aug. 5. (ALI VICOY)...
The respective managements of Metro Manila's major railway systems have assured passengers that they will remain operational during the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period, which will start Friday, Aug. 6. Transport authorities remind commuters to observe health protocols--including...
Metro Manila will enter into another two-week strict lowdown starting August 6 to quell the rapid surge in coronavirus cases fueled by the Delta variant but it does not automatically mean a complete shutdown of the economy. Transport authorities remind commuters to observe health protocols,...
