By FAITH ARGOSINO Whether you came into contact with someone who has COVID-19, or you became infected yourself, dealing with it means isolation which can be challenging. Here's a list of the do’s and don'ts to help families handle home quarantine issued by the Department of Health: Room for...
The resurgence of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) high infection rate in Metro Manila is possible as the alert level status for restrictions was downgraded to revive the economy, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Saturday, Oct. 16. This was...
The Senate on Monday, Sept. 27 approved on third and final reading five local bills that seek to declare five “ecologically vital areas” as protected sites under the National Integrated Protected Areas Systems (NIPAS). Approved were House Bill No. (HBN) 9329 or the Banao Protected Landscape Act...
In a bid to contain the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) transmission, a total of ‘171 small areas’ in the National Capital Region (NCR) were placed under granular lockdown, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said Sunday, Sept. 19. “Sa tala ng PNP...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has temporarily suspended sea trips of vessels and watercraft in affected areas due to tropical depression “Jolina”. (FLICKR / FILE PHOTO) The PCG said all types of vessels plying the route in Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Bucas Grande Island, and Siargao...
A breath of fresh air during trying times. This seems to be the public’s general sentiment after a policy shift to granular instead of wide-scale lockdowns in areas with high coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) infections is being mulled in September. If approved by the President, more people can...
(OCTA RESEARCH) Independent research group OCTA on Wednesday, Aug. 25, said the surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Cagayan de Oro City has slowed down over the past week, as marked by the decrease in reproduction number from 1.38 to 1.15. "If the trends continue, Cagayan de Oro should...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade has directed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to put on hold the implementation of the mandatory motor vehicle inspection system until issues have been fully resolved. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement on Tuesday, Aug....
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) assured Monday, August 23, that the cash aid (ayuda) distribution in the National Capital Region (NCR), Laguna, and Bataan will continue even with their shift to the less restrictive modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) amid...
Amid the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), 32 fitness enthusiasts were apprehended by policemen at a gym in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig on Friday afternoon (August 20). (Photo courtesy of Pasig Police) Based on a police report, policemen raided Kixstart Fitness Gym located at 0344-B Amang...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Friday, Aug. 20 that it will be conducting a study on the state of nutrition in areas hit by disasters and calamities. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the research study will be conducted...
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista was among the government officials who ensured the smooth distribution of financial assistance to low-income families and individuals affected by the imposition of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro...
