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  • Duterte: No easing on physical distancing in public transports

    Duterte: No easing on physical distancing in public transports

    By Fernan Angeles THE President has decided. There would be no easing on physical distancing in public transportation, said presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “Ang desisyon po ng Presidente, mananatili po ang one-meter social distancing sa pampublikong transportasyon,” said Roque. However, there was no mention of allowing more public transports to ply the road and ferry…

  • Expert: Too early to ease physical distancing in public transport

    Expert: Too early to ease physical distancing in public transport

    By Fernan Angeles AN infectious disease expert warned the government on easing of physical distancing in public transportation amid the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Edsel Salvaña, an infectious disease doctor at the Philippine General Hospital, went as far as describing such move as “problematic,” apparently referring to the Department of Transportation statement hinting at pushing…

  • Physical distancing at evacuation centers

    Physical distancing at evacuation centers

    By Fernan Angeles NOT even calamities should be made a reason to skip public health safety protocols, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council as it reminded the public and local government units to observe COVID-19 health measures in case of evacuation due to the effects of storm “Enteng.” NDRRMC spokesperson Mark Timbal…