The govenrment will be "reasonable" in the implementation of granular lockdowns in the National Captial Region (NCR) or Metro Manila despite the delayed release of the guidelines for it, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Tuesday, Sept. 7. (Ali Vicoy/ File Photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a...
The national government again failed to provide guidelines for the pilot-testing of the so-called granular lockdowns in the National Capital Region (NCR) despite its scheduled implementation tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 8. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque speaks during the virtual press briefing...
Former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Albert del Rosario underscored the immense importance of respecting the 2016 ruling of the Arbitral Tribunal in approaching discussions about the Code of Conduct (CoC) on the South China Sea. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) "What is crucial is the...
Strawberries are usually associated with highland areas such as Benguet. This is because they thrive best in an environment with a low temperature. Analiza N. Alonso, 48, a housewife, defies this as she grows several strawberry varieties in her Cainta residence. Gardening has always...
Subjecting areas in Metro Manila under "granular lockdowns" or strict localized lockdowns is an idea that Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion can get behind. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion (Photo from Go...
Manila is the only city in the National Capital Region (NCR) that has been placed under Alert Level 3 or "moderate to critical risk" classification. This was announced by the Department of Health (DOH) after all areas of Metro Manila logged a positive two-week growth rate, a high-risk average daily...
Will cinemas and amusement centers like arcades finally reopen these "ber" months considering Metro Manila's impending switch to the more lax general community quarantine (GCQ) this coming Wednesday, Sept. 8? (Photo by Erik Witsoe/ Unsplash) It's not likely, but there's a glimmer of hope according...
Some lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Monday, September 6, welcomed the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases' decision to place Metro Manila under the general community quarantine (GCQ) as this would help the government learn how to deal with...
The Manila City government will build its 7th hospital in Baseco Compound to cater to more than 100,000 residents. "Magtatayo tayo ng ikapitong ospital, yung Baseco, lalagyan ko na ng ospital. Lalagyan natin sila ng pabahay. We will continue to build new houses, tapos lalagyan natin ng mga space...
Thousands of fisherfolk—already suffering from the COVID-19 crisis—are at risk of losing livelihood as the national government is set to demolish structures they have built for mussels and oysters farming in the Manila Bay. Members of fishers' group PAMALAKAYA (Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang...
After enduring a month of strict lockdown, Metro Manila will shift back to a general community quarantine (GCQ) although it will also serve as the pilot area for the implementation of granular lockdowns starting Sept. 8 until the end of the month. Members of the Philippine National Police man a...
Government employees in the city of Manila will be among the beneficiaries of the city’s sixth vertical housing project in Quiapo, the groundbreaking of which was held on Monday, Sept. 6. MANILA CITY PIO The groundbreaking ceremony for the 20-story San Sebastian Residences in Plaza del Carmen...
