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DTI to allow mega sale in malls
By Fernan Angeles WITH government health figures racking up statistics of COVID-19 infections, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hinted at allowing mall-wide sales to draw more shoppers at these establishments. In a public briefing on Monday, Oct. 20, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez expressed concern on the low number of customers visiting malls during…
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DTI pushing full capacity for malls
By Fernan Angeles WITH confirmed cases of the deadly virus from Wuhan, China on a sustained surge, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing to open up the economy further amid the COVID-19 pandemic by allowing several businesses to operate at full capacity under general community quarantine (GCQ). In a radio interview, Trade…
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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…
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Wearing of face shield now required in work areas
By Fernan Angeles EXPECT workplaces to look like more of space stations as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) hinted on requiring the wearing of face shields for employees in workplaces. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the measure will be confirmed as soon as the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) meeting with Trade Secretary…
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DTI: Workplace should have its own isolation rooms
By John Clifford Lintao The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seriously considering the idea of requiring business owners to set up their own isolation rooms in workplaces. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said that the implementation of new and stricter health protocols for businesses allowed to operate amid the community quarantine is in an…