Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Health (DOH) to exhaust all measures to protect learners and teachers from Covid-19 as schools nationwide resume five days of face-to-face classes. Gatchalian said that aside from strictly implementing public...
After more than two years, wearing face masks is now voluntary in indoor and outdoor settings except in medical facilities and public transportation. A passenger sits inside a tricycle covered with a reminder to wear a mask. (Ted ALJIBE / AFP) This after Malacañang released Executive Order (EO)...
As the public expressed mixed reactions following the lifting of the mandatory mask mandate in indoor settings, Go Negoso founder Joey Concepcion believes that the timing was just right to ease restrictions, including guidelines about physical distancing. People flock to Ilaya in Binondo, Manila on...
Even though he welcomes the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to make the wearing of face masks indoors optional, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go reiterated his appeal to the Executive to strengthen further the country’s vaccination efforts, particularly the booster rate which remains as...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said on Thursday, Oct. 27, that the public must know their own individual risks and learn to decide by themselves following the proposed lifting of the mandatory wearing of face masks indoors as part of the national government's efforts to boost the country's...
In looking at the government’s plan to make indoor face mask use voluntary, lawmakers on Tuesday, Oct. 25, gave their two cents on easing the face mask rule in the country. (Screenshot from Taguig City government video) Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Ralph Tulfo said he is looking forward to the...
The mandatory wearing of face masks indoors is set to be lifted and will be made voluntary all over the country. (Screenshot from Taguig City government video) Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco announced this on Tuesday, Oct. 25, as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is expected to issue an...
Less than two weeks before the resumption of full face-to-face classes in public schools, demands for the implementation of stringent Covid-19 measures have resurfaced. In a press conference held by education group Aral Pilipinas, a health reform advocate stressed the need of ensuring the safety of...
CEBU CITY – Police here are gearing up for three major activities next month. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is set to map out security plans for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively, the opening of full face-to-face classes on Nov. 3, and the Bar examinations on...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III today said Filipinos have to live with 3,000 viruses out there, including the Covid-19 virus and its variants, since these have been with humans, mammals and other animals since time immemorial. ‘’We cannot live to be afraid of all of them,’’...
Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Tuesday, Oct. 18, said the return of 100 percent face-to-face classes is necessary, but it cannot be implemented simply with a written order. Face-to-face classes at the Lakan Dula Elementary School in Tondo, Manila (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Educators...
The Department of Education (DepED) bared the reasons on why they will allow the continuation of the blended learning scheme in private schools for school year 2022-2023. (DepED / MB Visual Content) Under DepED Order No. 44, private schools were granted the option to continue the implementation of...
