The barangays are the ‘weakest link’’ in the strict enforcement of mass gathering regulations amid the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an official of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) admitted Tuesday night, May 25. In an interview over CNN Philippines, DILG...
A total of 54 individuals tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after an improvised pool party and drinking sessions were organized by residents of Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon in Quezon City from May 9 to May 11. (Screenshot of the pool party allegedly posted on Facebook on May 9)...
A Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) official warned the public on Monday, May 24, against holding pool parties, saying it is considered illegal based on the quarantine protocols. In a virtual news briefing, DILG Undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya made the warning in...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in Davao region has pointed out that social gatherings because of complacency and the improper use of face masks and face shields are among the gaps they have observed as the region recorded an increase in the number of active Coronavirus disease...
A total of 37 individuals, including YouTube vlogger Toni Fowler, were cited for mass gathering in a meet-and-greet event hosted by the Fowler sisters despite COVID-19 threats in Quezon City on Tuesday. Rannie Ludovica, head of the city's Task Force Disiplina (TFD), said they launched an operation...
The Philippine government is ready to carry out a mass repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel in case the conflict there further escalates, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said on Monday, May 17. OWWA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac...
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, General Guillermo Eleazar ordered police commanders Friday, May 14, to strictly monitor and prevent mass gatherings in their areas of responsibility (AORs) this "fiesta month" of May to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). MAY THE FORCE BE...
President Duterte has asked the public to forgo any fiestas this month as the country continued to grapple with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. President Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with core members of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of...
The investigation conducted on a barangay captain following the mass gathering in a resort in Caloocan City is a proof that barangay officials are accountable for the breach of the implementation of the health safety protocol in their areas of jurisdiction, Department of the Interior and Local...
Authorities closed down the Gubat sa Ciudad Resort in Caloocan City and arrested a barangay captain for a blatant violation of the quarantine rules that went viral in the social media. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said the quick and stern response of the government in Caloocan City should serve...
A television news crew sustained injuries after he was mauled by irate resort -goers for allegedly reporting about their violation of health protocols by gathering en masse at a resort in Caloocan City on Sunday. TV5 cameraman Arnel Tugade was rushed to the hospital after his nose suffered a cut...
Local chief executives (LCE) stand to face charges for dereliction of duty if they fail to enforce the prohibition or limitation on mass gatherings amid the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año made the warning on on Sunday,...
