DOH: “The local governments have that prerogative of imposing this kind of mandates, for example sa mask” DOH — The Department of Health said that local government units (LGUs) may still implement the mandatory wearing of face masks in their respective areas under certain circumstances. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a press briefing … Read more
DILG: “Dapat po tayong maging halimbawa sa ating mga nasasakupan sa masinop na paggamit ng pondo ng bayan” DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government reminded local government units (LGUs) that they are not allowed to buy or use luxury vehicles for their operations. In a statement On Wednesday, DILG Secretary Benjamin … Read more
DILG: “LGUs should, therefore, take the lead in ensuring compliance from the public to the indoor and public transport face mask rule in their respective areas” DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government urged the local government units (LGUs) to strictly implement the policy that requires the wearing of face masks in … Read more
DILG: “Sinabi nga ni Usec. Vergeire about the indoors, we really have to implement this one.” DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government warned that local government units (LGUs) not following the national government’s policy on the use of face masks indoors will be “disciplined”. To recall, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said … Read more
DOH: “Other local governments may follow suit and that would be really disastrous for all of us.” DOH — The Department of Health expressed concern that other local government units (LGUs) will also follow the move of Cebu City in relaxing the face mask policy. According to DOH, it would cause a negative impact in … Read more
DOH: “Let us do this in a one nation approach, na hindi tayo mag kanya-kanya” DOH — The Department of Health urged all local government units to follow the face mask policy amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The DOH urged all LGUs to follow the policy on the wearing of face masks. According to the health … Read more
DILG: “Dahil illegal po ito, hindi n’yo po alam kung saan napupunta ang inyong pera or kung may dayaan.” DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government has ordered the local government units (LGUs) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to stop the illegal online sabong (online cockfighting) operations in their respective areas … Read more
President Duterte to LGUs: “Gumastos na lang kayo ng pera papalitan ko lang ‘yan balang araw.” On Tuesday, President Rodrigo Duterte asked local government units (LGUs) to feed those getting vaxxed at fast-food chains, pledging to pay for the bill. During his pre-recorded “Talk to the People” public briefing on late Tuesday night, the President … Read more
Malacañang warned LGUs against lifting face shield policy. MALACAÑANG PALACE — Malacañang recently warned the local government units (LGUs) against lifting the face shield policy. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was asked about his thoughts on the use of face shields in the country. “Ako po, personally, dahil galing po sa New York, nakita ko na … Read more