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DOT looks into violating resorts
By John Clifford Lintao THE Department of Tourism is looking at the possibility of slapping sanctions to resorts found to have violated community quarantine protocols amid viral photos of a large group gathering in a Batangas resort. DOT also hinted at legal actions over the proliferation of fake COVID-19 test results, citing reports that many…
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Metro Manila mayors want GCQ until year-end
By Fernan Angeles METRO Manila mayors are inclined on keeping the general community quarantine classification, at least until the end of the year. According to Metro Manila Council chairperson and incumbent Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, all the local chief executives in the region unanimously agreed on the idea of having their respective localities under…
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NCR remains under GCQ
By Fernan Angeles METRO Manila, the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus disease that has caused the death of over 5,000 Filipinos, will remain under general community quarantine for the entire month of October. In a televised meeting with the President, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III himself made the announcement on the areas that would be…
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NCR mayors want GCQ retained beyond September 30
By Fernan Angeles GIVEN the power to decide, Metro Manila mayors would rather retain general community quarantine classification in the region, says Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, who claims to have talked to most of them. At the inauguration of a mega-complex facility in Taguig City, Año also hinted on a scheduled consultation with the 17…
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Police checkpoint
Motorists bound for Bacolod City pass through a police checkpoint during the first Sunday lockdown of the general community quarantine in Bacolod City September 6.
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Palace eases guidelines on religious worships
By Fernan Angeles FROM just 10 persons, Catholic churches may now allow more people to attend mass, said Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. In a press briefing, Roque said that the government lifted the 10-person limit on religious gatherings in the National Capital Region (NCR). Religious services may now accommodate up to 10 percent of the…
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NCR, 4 other areas remain under GCQ until Sept. 30
MANILA (UPDATE) – Metro Manila and four other areas will remain under general community quarantine until Sept. 30, President Rodrigo Duterte announced Monday night. Aside from the National Capital Region, the provinces of Bulacan and Batangas, and the cities of Tacloban and Bacolod will also remain under GCQ as the country continues to grapple with…
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Full face helmets now required for pillion riders
By John Clifford Lintao WITH the motorcycle barriers taking a back seat, the government now requires both the motorcycle rider and his passenger to wear a full face helmet in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. However, MMDA general manager Jojo Garcia promptly warded off future blame on…
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12 arrested inside QC gym for GCQ violation
AT least 12 persons were arrested inside a gym facility in Quezon City, which was found to be operating despite government restrictions under general community quarantine (GCQ). In an operation conducted by the city government, members of QC’s Task Force Disiplina went to the gym in Barangay Holy Spirit and found some men lifting weights…
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Food delivery exempted from curfew, says MMDA
By Fernan Angeles Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) general manager Jojo Garcia said that the uniform curfew under the “strict” general community quarantine (GCQ) classification does not cover food deliveries. Curfew hours in Metro Manila starts at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. the next day. Garcia said that even the 17 Metro Manila mayors agreed…