Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered on Saturday, August 7, police commanders in Metro Manila to coordinate with their Local Government Units (LGUs) for the distribution of cash aid to qualified recipients in areas under Enhanced Community...
For the beleaguered restaurant industry, the return of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is about as welcome as a nasty pimple or recurring cold sore. It's literally the last thing the industry needed, as it was slowly trying to get back on its feet. But unfortunately, things are as they are, and...
To assist the communities affected by the strictest level of community quarantine, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has organized rolling kitchens across Metro Manila and nearby provinces to provide ready-to-eat meals. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Magugutom ang mga tao, hindi lahat may...
The Muntinlupa police apprehended 64 persons on the first day of implementation of the unified curfew under the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila. The whole National Capital Region (NCR) is under ECQ from Aug. 6 to 20 and Metro Manila mayors have implemented new curfew hours from...
Bacolod Chicken Inasal Empanada Nation To provide Filipinos with a safe and convenient way to shop during the enhanced community quarantine this August 6 to 20, 2021, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls in Makati will remain open to serve guests with dining options, groceries, and other essentials. Those who...
From left: Bea BInene, Arnell Ignacio, and Tuesday Niu in 'Oh My Job!' In this weekend's episode of the top-rating show "Oh My Job!" hosted by Arnell Ignacio, Tuesday Niu and Bea Binene, Labor Secretary Silvestre “Bebot” III will lead a discussion on what will happen to employees who are...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Friday, Aug. 6, that it will keep an eye on the distribution of more than P10.89-billion worth of financial assistance to low-income individuals and households affected by the reimposition of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the...
Metro Manila's shift to a two-week strict lockdown turned out to be the "right move" following the alarming surge of active coronavirus cases Friday, according to Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion. A long line of vehicles is seen at a quarantine checkpoint installed by the...
The first day of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the metropolis became a mucky and messy one for Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) personnel manning EDSA after a truck reportedly dumped mud on a sizeable portion of the road. "Heads up guys! Please avoid Ayala Tunnel NB....
Voter registration in four provinces and three cities have also been suspended by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB In separate advisories on Friday, August 6, the Comelec announced the suspension of voter registration and issuance of voter's certification in all Offices of the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government released nearly P11 billion to fund the cash assistance needed for Metro Manila during the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). ayuda In a statement, the budget department said Friday, August 6, that a total of P10.89...
True to his word, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos led inspections at various vaccination hubs in the cities of Las Piñas, Muntinlupa and Parañaque on Friday, Aug. 6 to ensure an orderly conduct of jabs. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (right, standing) briefs a...
