Search Result for “enhanced community quarantine”
Elementary, HS classes in Manila suspended due to bad weather
September 8, 2021, 11:19 am
MANILA – The Schools Division Office (SDO) of Manila on Wednesday suspended classes due to bad weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) caused by Severe Tropical Storm Jolina. “Due to inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm Jolina and as (the weather bureau) PAGASA raised… Read More
Only virtual Masses for Nativity of Mary: Manila Cathedral
September 7, 2021, 9:08 pm
MANILA – The Manila Cathedral on Tuesday night said only virtual Masses will be held for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Wednesday. This came as Metro Manila will remain under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until Sept. 15, based on the latest decision… Read More
Pangasinan shifts to heightened GCQ from Sept. 8 to 30
September 7, 2021, 7:42 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The province of Pangasinan, except for Dagupan City, will be under general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions from September 8 to 30 as approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID). Governor… Read More
Zambo Sur seeks MECQ to curb Covid-19 cases
September 7, 2021, 7:39 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Zamboanga del Sur is asking the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to place the province under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Dr. Anatalio… Read More
Metro Manila to stay under MECQ
September 7, 2021, 7:32 pm
MANILA – Metro Manila will remain under the stricter modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until Sept. 15, Malacañang announced on Tuesday. This developed after members of the Inter-Agency Task Force of the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), in its meeting held Tuesday afternoon,… Read More
Makati City ready for NCR granular lockdown
September 7, 2021, 6:51 pm
MANILA – The city government of Makati is ready for the pilot implementation of localized or granular lockdowns in the National Capital Region (NCR), Mayor Abby Binay said Tuesday. Binay assured that all affected residents will be provided with their needs during granular lockdown that is… Read More
76 Butuan City villages under MECQ
September 7, 2021, 5:44 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A total of 76 villages here were placed under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from Sept. 7 to 22, despite the city's shift to general community quarantine with heightened restrictions (GCQ-HR) starting Wednesday. The City Information Office, in an advisory on Tuesday,… Read More
PH logs lowest unemployment rate since pandemic
September 7, 2021, 4:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippines recorded its lowest unemployment rate since April 2020 at 6.9 percent in July this year. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Tuesday that July 2021’s unemployment rate declined from 7.7 percent in June 2021. In a joint statement of Socioeconomic… Read More
NCR courts, except SC, stay physically closed until Sept. 30
September 7, 2021, 3:14 pm
MANILA – Metro Manila courts, with the exception of the Supreme Court (SC), have been directed by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo to remain physically closed until the end of the month. “In view of the continued surge of confirmed Covid-19 cases in different variants, and considering that the… Read More
Ilocos Norte’s quarantine status upgraded to MECQ
September 7, 2021, 1:43 pm
MANILA – The quarantine classification in Ilocos Norte has been elevated to stricter modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), Malacañang announced on Tuesday. Ilocos Norte will be placed under MECQ beginning Sept. 7, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a virtual presser. “Ang… Read More
Cops call for retention of curfew, other measures in Cebu City
September 7, 2021, 7:35 am
CEBU CITY – Strict protocols must be maintained despite the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious Diseases (IATF) decision to downgrade this city’s status to general community quarantine (GCQ), a police official said. Col. Josefino Ligan, Cebu City Police Office director,… Read More
Long queues greet resumption of voter registration in NCR
September 6, 2021, 9:15 pm
MANILA – Long queues greeted the resumption of the Commission on Election (Comelec) voter registration on Monday in Metro Manila that is still under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said many would-be voters have lined up in many Offices of… Read More
Over 1.7M APORs avail of free train ride program
September 6, 2021, 6:43 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has given 1,732,158 free rides to vaccinated passengers of its railway systems since Aug. 3. In a Facebook post on Monday, the DOTr said that as of Sept. 5, more than 1.7 million free rides have been provided so far by the Metro Rail Transit Line… Read More
NCR to pilot granular lockdown under GCQ until Sept. 30
September 6, 2021, 4:12 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday said the quarantine classification in the National Capital Region (NCR) will be downgraded to general community quarantine (GCQ) from Sept. 8 to 30. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said localized or granular lockdowns, however, will be piloted in Metro Manila… Read More
Granular lockdown pilot testing in MM to have 4 levels
September 6, 2021, 2:04 pm
MANILA – The granular lockdown set to be pilot-tested starting Wednesday in several areas in Metro Manila will have four levels that determine the activities allowed. In an interview Sunday, Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said the pilot testing would be carried out until… Read More
Manaoag Church temporarily closes doors to pilgrims
September 6, 2021, 1:21 pm
MANAOAG, Pangasinan – The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag is temporarily closed to the public from Sept. 5 to 19 but online masses will be conducted as the town reverted to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). In a text message on Monday, Manaoag police chief Maj.… Read More
Duterte yet to approve new 'quarantine responses': Palace
September 5, 2021, 2:51 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte is yet to approve "new quarantine responses", including possible granular lockdowns in Metro Manila, Malacañang said on Sunday. This, after Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said on Saturday the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious… Read More
Ilocos bus firm resumes Manila-Laoag trips Sept .5
September 4, 2021, 4:44 pm
LAOAG CITY – A local bus company here announced the resumption of trips to Metro Manila starting September 5. The management of G.V. Florida Bus Lines (Florida) made the announcement on Saturday, saying it is now accepting bookings and reservations for the Manila to Laoag route at 10 p.m. every… Read More
Village dad, driver nabbed for ‘smuggling’ persons to Pangasinan
September 4, 2021, 1:48 pm
ROSALES, Pangasinan – A village councilman from San Carlos City and a driver from Antipolo City were arrested on Saturday morning for facilitating the illegal entry of persons from Metro Manila to Pangasinan. In an interview, Pangasinan Police information officer, Maj. Arturo Melchor Jr.… Read More
205 quarantine violators apprehended in Ilocos Norte
September 3, 2021, 7:26 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) reported Friday the apprehension of 205 quarantine violators in a week while most parts of the province are under the localized enhanced community quarantine. Latest data from the INPPO from August 23 to 29 shows that most, or 118… Read More
