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Lanao de Sur placed under MECQ until Sept. 30
By Fernan Angeles STARTING Monday, Sept. 7, the province of Lanao del Sur will be placed under strict modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. said national government COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr., has already approved the provincial government’s request that would place stricter MECQ take effect for the entire province until…
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NCR mayors for stricter GCQ, experts want extension
By John Clifford Lintao IF they had their way, all 17 mayors in the National Capital Region would rather want to have a stricter general community quarantine (GCQ) guidelines. Experts however are calling for another two-week extension. In a virtual press briefing, MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said: “We will recommend na yung GCQ po…
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Metro Manila ready for GCQ
By Fernan Angeles CITING figures that saw a declining trend in figures representing cases of COVID-19 contamination, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana hinted Metro Manila could be ready to return to general community quarantine (GCQ) status on August 18. Lorenzana, who is also the National Task Force against COVID-19 chairman Delfin Lorenzana, said: “Yes, I think…
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2 cities, 2 towns in Ilocos Sur placed under MECQ
By Mar T. Supnad ILOCOS SUR – The local government units (LGUs) of Vigan City, Candon City, Caoayan and Magsingal are placed under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) effective Friday, August 7, 2020 until August 21, 2020 or unless sooner lifted or withdrawn. On August 6, the Regional Inter-Agency Task Force for the management of…
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DOF: No allocation for cash assistance
By Fernan Angeles MILLIONS of families in areas under strict lockdown should brace for the bad news – the government has not allocated funds for cash aid for those who will be affected by the two-week return of Metro Manila and its adjacent provinces to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). In a press briefing, Finance…
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No need for special permits for public vehicles as shuttle
By Fernan Angeles BINANGONAN, Rizal – Public transportations that would be used to ferry employees bound for work need not apply for special permits, said municipal administrator Russel Callanta Ynares. “Hindi na po kinakailangang mag-apply ng Special Permit ang mga pampublikong sasakyan na gagamitin ng mga pribadong kumpanya bilang shuttle service habang tayo ay nasa…
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Galvez: 2-week lockdown not enough
By Fernan Angeles DAYS after President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesperson hinted no more lockdown extension beyond August 18, government COVID-19 response chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. underscored the need for a longer modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in some areas, as 15 days is not enough to curb the spread of the deadly virus. “As…
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‘Walkathon’ on Day 1 of MECQ in NCR
By John Clifford Lintao WORKERS bound to work in the National Capital Region (NCR) were forced to walk as public transportation has been suspended anew in view of the re-imposition of lockdown in Metro Manila and adjoining provinces. From Antipolo City, commuters are walking along Marcos Highway early this morning if only to make sure…