(MB FILE PHOTO/ ALI VICOY) An infectious disease expert believes that the implementation of the strictest quarantine classification in Metro Manila should be extended as cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continue to increase. “I am for the extension of the ECQ (enhanced community...
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said he and the mayors of the National Capital Region (NCR) will discuss the possible extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period in the metropolis this coming week. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (Screengrab from...
The Philippines has extended its travel restrictions on travelers from 10 countries amid the country's fight against the more contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). PIXABAY/ MANILA BULLETIN Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the announcement after the Department of...
It is still “too early” to recommend whether the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) imposed in Metro Manila will be extended after August 20, Vice President Leni Robredo said on Thursday, August 12. (Vice President Leni Robredo/Facebook) Robredo, an opposition leader, cited some of...
The Cavite Extension Project of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is now deemed over 58 percent complete following the installation of the girder along the Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex). LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project (Photo courtesy of Dmitri Valencia / Department of Transportation)...
The upsurge of Delta variant cases of the coronavirus disease (COVD-19) in Metro Manila may slow down the distribution of the cash assistance to the residents who are severely affected by the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, spokesperson of...
Seven micro, small and medium enterprises in Caraga have been recognized as “best implementers” of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program (MPEX). (DOST Agusan del Sur/ DOST-Caraga Facebook page) This was announced by DOST Secretary...
A guidebook which seeks to encourage technology adopters to provide livelihood to conflict-stricken agriculture communities in Mindanao has been launched, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology...
The government is aiming to "maximize" the Metro Manila-wide strict lockdown and step up its pandemic response in a bid to slow down the coronavirus spread and avoid extending the movement curbs. Go Negosyo hosts a virtual town hall on NCR lockdown on August 4, 2021 (Go Negosyo/ Facebook...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) should extend the deadline for the registration of voters in consideration of those who would be affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) that would be reimposed in the National Capital Region (NCR) this month, lawmakers at the House of...
As part of its commitment to provide motorists with more efficient and reliable services, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has unveiled a new extension office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Pagsanjan town, Laguna. (Photo from Department of Transportation) Transportation Secretary...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) wants to make sure that the provision of agriculture extension services in the province will continue amid the implementation of the Mandanas-Garcia ruling, which may result in a lesser national budget for the farm sector. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary...
