The Philippines includes Oman and the United Arab Emirates to countries covered by its travel ban related to the Indian COVID-19 variant AdChoiceTV News — The Philippine… Read more “Travel ban on India extended to May 31; Oman, UAE added”
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‘NCR Plus’ shifts to ‘stricter’ GCQ on May 15
Metro Manila and 4 adjacent provinces will be under GCQ ‘with heightened restrictions’ until the end of May After more than a month under the country’s two… Read more “‘NCR Plus’ shifts to ‘stricter’ GCQ on May 15”
Caloocan closes resort for operating against gov’t protocols
AdChoiceTV News — Caloocan Mayor Oscar Malapitan on Sunday shut down resort in the city for operating despite quarantine protocols in the capital region disallowing it. Photos… Read more “Caloocan closes resort for operating against gov’t protocols”
General population vaccination may start in September
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines is eyeing to vaccinate the general population by the third quarter of this year, with an inoculation rate of about 500,000… Read more “General population vaccination may start in September”
DILG: No epal politicians in pantries
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The government yesterday issued a stern warning against politicians who might take advantage of the Bayanihan-inspired community pantries, which are now subject to… Read more “DILG: No epal politicians in pantries”
Metro Manila mayors to defer to Duterte’s decision on quarantine status
AdChoiceTV News — Metro Manila mayors said on Wednesday that they would defer to the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte on the next quarantine status to be… Read more “Metro Manila mayors to defer to Duterte’s decision on quarantine status”
Virus spread slowing in Metro Manila bubble – OCTA
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The latest rate of coronavirus disease infections in the National Capital Region (NCR)-Plus bubble, the country’s central “high risk” area, is on a… Read more “Virus spread slowing in Metro Manila bubble – OCTA”
FDA reports 24 deaths following vaccination
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The country has recorded 24 deaths following vaccination against COVID-19, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But both the FDA and… Read more “FDA reports 24 deaths following vaccination”
Angel Locsin apologizes over ‘commotion’ at her birthday’s community pantry
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Angel Locsin offered her apologies after a huge crowd flocked to a community pantry she set up in Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City… Read more “Angel Locsin apologizes over ‘commotion’ at her birthday’s community pantry”
Western Visayas restricts cross-border travel
ILOILO CITY (AdChoiceTV News) — Local governments in Western Visayas are closing their borders again amid the surge in cases in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces and… Read more “Western Visayas restricts cross-border travel”
Philippines reports record high 15,310 new COVID-19 cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines reported on Friday a daily record 15,310 new coronavirus infections, one of the highest reported in the region since the pandemic… Read more “Philippines reports record high 15,310 new COVID-19 cases”
‘Private sector vaccine procurement must follow priority list’
AdChoiceTV News — The priority list for COVID-19 inoculation should be upheld even if the private sector is allowed to import vaccines, an adviser of the Department… Read more “‘Private sector vaccine procurement must follow priority list’”
DOH Proposes ECQ Extension In NCR Plus; Palace Wants It To Be ‘Absolute Last Resort’
Asked about the chances of President Duterte extending the enhanced community quarantine in Greater Manila Area, presidential spokesman Harry Roque replied: “I would say it’s a 50-50.… Read more “DOH Proposes ECQ Extension In NCR Plus; Palace Wants It To Be ‘Absolute Last Resort’”
DOH: No ‘mass testing’, just ‘risk-based testing’ to get more people tested
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippine government still has no plans to carry out mass testing to detect COVID-19 infections in the country, the Department of Health… Read more “DOH: No ‘mass testing’, just ‘risk-based testing’ to get more people tested”
Philippines reports record increase of 10,016 COVID-19 cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines on Monday saw 10,016 new coronavirus cases, a new record-high that pushed its total count to 731,894. The new infections are… Read more “Philippines reports record increase of 10,016 COVID-19 cases”
No ‘staycations’ in NCR, 4 provinces during ECQ
AdChoiceTV News — Hotels and other accommodation establishments within Metro Manila and four nearby provinces will see adjustments in operation as the said areas return to the… Read more “No ‘staycations’ in NCR, 4 provinces during ECQ”
Palace: 11-hour curfew to be enforced in ‘NCR Plus’ during week-long ECQ
AdChoiceTV News — A 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will be implemented in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal from March 29 to April 4, Malacañang… Read more “Palace: 11-hour curfew to be enforced in ‘NCR Plus’ during week-long ECQ”
Philippines surge continue — 9,595 new COVID-19 infections; active cases at 118,122
AdChoiceTV News — The Philippines on Saturday recorded 9,595 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 712,442. Active cases: 118,122 or 16.6% of the total … Read more “Philippines surge continue — 9,595 new COVID-19 infections; active cases at 118,122”
What’s next, NCR Pro, NCR Pro Max? Imee hits ‘fancy’ names for quarantine measures
AdChoiceTV News — Senator Imee Marcos is not yet done criticizing the government’s habit of using “fancy” names to describe quarantine measures against Covid-19. “You know it… Read more “What’s next, NCR Pro, NCR Pro Max? Imee hits ‘fancy’ names for quarantine measures”
Doctor suggests six urgent steps that may help turn health crisis around
AdChoiceTV News (Metro Manila) — I just read the report on rapidly developing “escape mutations” of the novel coronavirus, and tried to trace the development of the… Read more “Doctor suggests six urgent steps that may help turn health crisis around”
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