(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) The seven-day average of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Metro Manila had decreased to below 300 cases over the past week, which according to OCTA Research Group was last recorded in January 2021. In an update via Twitter on Tuesday, Nov. 23, OCTA research...
​Metro Manila mayors will meet over the weekend to discuss the resumption of the number coding scheme in the National Capital Region (NCR). Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said Tuesday, Nov. 23, that a modified number coding scheme will be released by...
The Pateros municipal government said it will start administering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine to fully vaccinated senior citizens (A2 priority group) and persons with comorbidities (A3). It said the scheduling will be based on the date of the vaccine recipient's second dose. Based on the...
For face-to-face learning to resume in urban areas particularly in schools located at the National Capital Region (NCR), there should be a high coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination rate for parents, teachers, and students alike. A parent holds her daughter as she receives her first dose of...
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) will have the final decision on the resumption of the number coding scheme as heavy volume of vehicles is expected in the capital region ahead of the holiday season. A photo of busy EDSA thoroughfare packed with vehicles and people crossing the overpass days after...
The cast of 'Nelia' The cast of the upcoming film "Nelia" impressed the Korean community with their performance at a gathering in Manila-Korea Town, at Remedios Circle, Malate, Manila last Nov. 19. It was attended by various leaders of the Korean community in Manila, including Consul General Kyu Hu...
Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said he'd rather leave it up to the Metro Manila mayors whether or not they would allow unvaccinated minors to enter local shopping malls amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Presidential Adviser for...
All Metro Manila mayors have agreed on Friday, Nov. 19, to leave it to the national government's pandemic task force on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to establish the guidelines on the mobility of children below 12 years old as more people, including the unvaccinated kids, are now going...
(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) Metro Manila's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test positivity rate dropped to 2 percent for the first time since the region started testing people who may have been exposed to the infection, the independent research group OCTA said on Friday, Nov. 19. In an update via...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion received a plaque of appreciation from Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos during the launch of MMDA’s “I ♥ MM” campaign last Nov. 13. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (left) and...
Metro Manila may be placed under Alert Level 1—the most lenient quarantine classification—by December if the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the region continues to decline, the OCTA Research group said Thursday, Nov. 18. People flock at the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach in Manila after...
People stroll near a mall in Pasay City on Nov. 7, 2021. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) Metro Manila is back in its track after its one-week growth rate for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases improved anew, the OCTA Research group said Thursday, Nov. 18. OCTA fellow Prof. Guido David said the average daily...
