The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the suspension of admission of female overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Bahay-Kalinga to abide by health protocols set by the Kingdom. (Philippine Overseas Labor Office - Jeddah Facebook...
Despite the raging pandemic, many Filipinos are forced to risk their health in order to perform various tasks. (Photo from Unsplash) Majority of adults need to go to work. Aside from this, they need to shop for groceries and other essentials. Without face-to-face classes, many parents also need to...
The local government of Angono, Rizal urged the residents to strictly follow the health protocols as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the art capital of the country. (From Public Safety and Order office’s Facebook page/MANILA BULLETIN) The office of Mayor Jeri Mae Calderon said 93 curfew...
A barangay in Muntinlupa passed an ordinance penalizing its scholars who will violate health and safety protocols. Under Ordinance No. 1, Barangay Poblacion will impose penalties on recipients of its educational financial assistance if they do not follow health protocols and rules such as wearing...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ordered Thursday, Sept. 16 the local government units and the police forces in Metro Manila to strictly enforce the minimum public health standards (MPHS) with the start of the implementation of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) Alert...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) apprehended 23 violators of health measures during the conduct of an operation dubbed “Oplan Magdalena'' at restobars in Quezon City on August 27. During the operation, 13 females and 11 males were arrested by combined operatives of the District Special...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, August 25, announced that she will cancel some of her activities because she has to go into a 14-day quarantine after she came in “very close contact” with an Office of the Vice President (OVP) staff who tested positive for COVID-19. Vice President Leni...
After recovering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Philippine Red Cross Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon reminded the public to always be extra careful to reduce the risk of getting infected. PRC Chairman and Senator Richard J. Gordon (MARK BALMORES / MANILA...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said on Thursday, Aug. 12, that the cash aid (ayuda) distribution for the qualified recipients in Metro Manila went smoothly amid stricter rules on health and safety protocols. In a Viber message, Año stated that the...
The government continues to take action to address the coronavirus situation in Cebu province but needs the cooperation of the public, according to a Palace official. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File photo/PCOO/Facebook) Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar...
The breach of the COVID-19 health protocols during the heroes’ welcome for the Olympic medalists at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by government officials is an “exemption,” Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said on Tuesday, August 10. BEMEDALLED BOXERS–Irish Magno, Carlo...
The community testing facility at Navotas Sports Complex has started to operate 24 hours a day, the Navotas City government announced Wednesday. (MAYOR TOBY TIANGCO OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE/ MANILA BULLETIN) Mayor Toby Tiangco said the 24-hour operation of the facility would enable the local...
