Search Result for “enhanced community quarantine”
DOST boosts Ilokano resilience with ready-to-eat 'arroz caldo’
August 26, 2021, 4:13 pm
LAOAG CITY – To boost the immune system of frontline workers and those affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Department of Science and Technology- Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) on Thursday distributed ready-to-eat food to towns and cities of Ilocos… Read More
PH Red Cross gives aid to unemployed PWDs
August 26, 2021, 3:50 pm
MANILA – Despite the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in several parts of the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to be at the forefront in providing hope to the most vulnerable. On August 25, PRC volunteers and staff from the PRC Cebu Chapter sent out food packs to… Read More
2-week ECQ in NCR affects 90K workers: DOLE
August 25, 2021, 7:54 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday said the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) has affected 90,000 workers in 3,000 establishments. DOLE Assistant Secretary Dominique Tutay said the workers affected have either… Read More
PH more attractive to European firms as Covid cases rise in Asean
August 25, 2021, 5:06 pm
MANILA – The Philippines now becomes more attractive to European investors as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases surge in other Southeast Asian countries while these are also experiencing political instability, a foreign chamber executive said. Lars Wittig, the new president of… Read More
Bacolod City seen as region’s model in Covid-19 response
August 25, 2021, 3:53 pm
BACOLOD CITY – With the sustained decline in its coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the past month, this city is being considered as a model in pandemic response among the local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas. On Wednesday, the region’s local chief executives, including… Read More
Most companies back to operation at Bataan Freeport Area
August 25, 2021, 3:45 pm
MARIVELES, Bataan – Majority of locators at the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) here have returned to operation under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). Bataan was placed under MECQ, except Mariveles with heightened restrictions, from Aug. 23 to Aug. 31 after being under ECQ from… Read More
DILG extends ayuda payout in NCR until Aug. 31
August 25, 2021, 3:10 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has extended the deadline for the distribution of ayuda (assistance) to low-income individuals and families in Metro Manila to August 31, 2021, upon the request of some National Capital Region (NCR) local government units… Read More
SoCot records 4 cases of Covid-19 Delta variant
August 25, 2021, 2:46 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Extensive contact tracing activities have been launched in various localities in South Cotabato due to confirmed cases of the dreaded coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) Delta variant. Dr. Rogelio Aturdido Jr., head of the South Cotabato Integrated Provincial Health Office… Read More
80% of QC aid distributed in nearly 2 weeks
August 24, 2021, 8:27 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City government has already distributed 80.58 percent of national government financial aid for families and individuals affected by the enhanced community quarantine. From Aug. 11 to 23, the city distributed PHP1,999,885,000 for 1,999,885 residents, or 637,272 families, a… Read More
Factors vs. lockdown's impact on gov't fiscal position cited
August 24, 2021, 8:17 pm
MANILA – The government’s jab program against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and arrival of more vaccines are expected to counter the impact of movement restrictions on the government’s fiscal performance in the coming months. In a report, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation… Read More
PH’s daily Covid-19 cases still ‘within projection’
August 24, 2021, 7:10 pm
MANILA – The daily coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) case count in the Philippines is still “within projection,” Malacañang said on Tuesday despite the surge in coronavirus infections in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the number of Covid-19 cases logged every day… Read More
PRRD has no hand in selection of 2022 poll supplier: Palace
August 24, 2021, 4:38 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has no hand in the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) selection of a potential supplier of election equipment for the 2022 national and local elections, Malacañang said on Tuesday. This, after poll watchdog Kontra Daya questioned the participation of F2… Read More
Over 1.1M free train rides provided to vaccinated APORs
August 23, 2021, 9:19 pm
MANILA – A total of 1,178,048 free train rides have so far been given to vaccinated authorized persons outside of residence (APOR) in Metro Manila as part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) to encourage Covid-19 vaccinations. In a Facebook post on Monday, the DOTr said the free train… Read More
QC allows essential infra projects despite MECQ status
August 23, 2021, 8:43 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City government is allowing construction activities of essential projects during the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until Aug. 31. A guideline posted by the QC government on Monday listed essential public and private construction projects allowed in the city… Read More
Poor households to get ECQ cash aid despite shift to MECQ
August 23, 2021, 6:10 pm
MANILA – Low-income households previously under the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) who are yet to receive their cash aid will get them even after the quarantine status has been downgraded, Malacañang said Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this assurance amid… Read More
Vax drive events encourage people to get jabs
August 23, 2021, 5:35 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday said the holding of events to celebrate milestones in the country’s Covid-19 vaccination drive helped encourage more people to get their jabs. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this remark as the country marked the administration of over 30 million doses… Read More
Red Cross warns vs. complacency as positivity rate rises
August 23, 2021, 4:47 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reminded the public to be extra vigilant in following health protocols even as the surge in Covid-19 cases seemed to have slowed down after record-high Covid-19 positivity rates last week. The OCTA Research Group reported that the current R (reproduction)… Read More
Voter applications for OFWs open until Aug. 31
August 23, 2021, 1:38 pm
MANILA – Six local field registration centers of the Commission on Elections- Office for Overseas Voting (OFOV) in Metro Manila are open to accept applications from Filipino overseas workers beginning Monday until the end of the month while the region is under modified enhanced community… Read More
PUVs warned amid ‘blatant’ violations of quarantine protocols
August 22, 2021, 1:54 pm
MANILA – Amid reports of blatant quarantine violations in passenger buses and jeepneys, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday warned drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to strictly follow the minimum public health standards or else face citation tickets. PNP chief Gen. Guillermo… Read More
Coordinate with LGUs on outdoor exercise, NCR police units told
August 22, 2021, 11:28 am
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday instructed all police commanders to coordinate with the local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to ensure the proper implementation of the outside exercise protocols. “I have tasked police offices and units… Read More
