Roque on ECQ in Metro Manila: “Hindi ko po alam kung mayroon tayong ayudang maibibigay.” Presidential spokesman Harry Roque opposed the possible implementation of a two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila because he said the government no longer has a budget to aid the residents who will be affected. This was after several … Read more
Metro Manila under GCQ Metro Manila and nine (9) other areas will be placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) this March according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. On the other hand, the rest of the country will be under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). Here are the areas under GCQ: NCR (Metro Manila) Apayao Baguio … Read more
A passenger who had tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant in Hong Kong came from Cagayan Valley, according to the DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said that a passenger from the Philippines who tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant in Hong Kong came from Cagayan Valley. In a report on … Read more
COVID-19 Surge Start in Metro Manila, OCTA Research Team The OCTA Research Team announced that the COVID-19 surge is already starting in Metro Manila a few days before the Christmas holiday. The academic experts revealed a data stating that they have observed positive growth in new cases in the National Capital Region after a few months … Read more
CHED urged colleges and universities in Metro Manila and other typhoon-hit regions to suspend classes “as needed” The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) encouraged all colleges and universities in Metro Manila and other typhoon-hit regions to suspend classes “as needed”. This, as CHED Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III on Friday made the statement after … Read more
PLDT was targeting to deliver faster broadband speed in NCR and key cities in 2021. PLDT was targeting to deliver faster broadband speed for its customers in Metro Manila and in other key cities nationwide next year. This, as PLDT-Smart Senior Vice President Mar Tamayo said that the company’s move would allow the Philippines to … Read more
Mayors in Metro Manila cities were preparing for the possible onslaught of Typhoon “Rolly”. Mayors in Metro Manila cities were preparing for the possible onslaught of Typhoon “Rolly” as it continued to intensify ahead of its landfall. This, as the center of the eye of typhoon “Rolly” was likely to make landfall over the Aurora-Quezon … Read more
Metro Manila Largest Quarantine Facility Contains 600-Bed Capacities The largest quarantine facility in Metro Manila donated by Razon Group containing 600 beds has been inaugurated in Parañaque City. The state-run Radio Television Malacañang reported that the Razon Group has turned over the 600-bed quarantine facility to the government. The facility is reportedly worth P225 million. … Read more
Experts from UP had recommended a 15-day extension of MECQ in NCR and nearby areas. Experts from the University of the Philippines (UP) had recommended a 15-day modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) extension in Metro Manila and its nearby provinces. This, as UP experts warned that a “premature” lifting of modified enhanced community quarantine might … Read more
More modern jeepneys and buses began traveling the roads of Metro Manila under the general community quarantine. With additional modern jeepneys and buses already traveling the roads of Metro Manila, commuters on Monday already had more transportation options. This, as the additional modern jeepneys and buses traveling the roads of Metro Manila had started three … Read more
