Tag: Covid19 and Marawi

PHL suspends implementation of reso allowing entry of fully-vaccinated foreigners w/ visa-free privileges from “green” countries

(Eagle News) — The Philippines has suspended the implementation of a resolution allowing the entry of fully vaccinated foreigners with visa-free privileges from countries included in the Philippines’ green list. The Palace made the announcement on the suspension of the implementation of Resolution 150-A on Monday, Nov. 29, following reports of a new COVID-19 variant in several countries, including Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. The detection of the Omicron variant, classified as a variant […]

Marawi mayor contracts COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement posted on the city’s Facebook account, Gandamra said this was based on the results of his RT-PCR test released on Sunday night. He urged all those who came into contact with him recently to get tested or be quarantined either in quarantine facilities or their respective homes. He said this was also a “call to action” to “not be afraid […]