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BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) — The Iraqi government said Thursday that it will extend a countrywide lockdown it imposed in response to the coronavirus pandemic until April 11. Schools, universities, shopping centers, and other large gathering places will remain closed, as will the country’s international airports. Authorities have confirmed that at least 29 Iraqis have died from COVID-19 and nearly 350 others have contracted the disease. But there are fears the real number is much higher, […]
(Eagle News)–Muntinlupa City has begun implementing a 24-hour curfew to ensure residents strictly remain inside their homes. Under Ordinance 2020-074, residents will not be allowed outside their homes except under exemptions such as those who need to buy medicine or buy food. The ordinance had said the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. was not effective. Each household will be given one home quarantine pass. For the first offense, the names of violators will be recorded […]
by Peter HUTCHISON NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A US state started restricting residents’ movements Monday in a desperate bid to contain the deadly coronavirus pandemic as American cities followed their European counterparts and shut down — closing schools, public buildings, cinemas, restaurants and bars. As the death toll in the United States from the fast-spreading outbreak neared 70 and infections soared above 3,700, New Jersey’s governor announced he was implementing a curfew, marking […]
(Eagle News)–Several local government units have announced curfews in their respective areas as a precaution against the 2019 coronavirus disease. The following cities said the curfew would be from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.: -Caloocan -Cebu City – Las Piñas – Makati -Pasig -Manila -Muntinlupa -Navotas -Pasay -Parañaque -Pasig -Quezon City -San Juan City -Taguig Earlier, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said Metro Manila would have a curfew. The Department of the Interior and Local […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Saturday, March 14, said the imposition of a curfew in Metro Manila would depend on the issuance of ordinances to the effect in each local government unit. “The legal basis for the curfew are the ordinances and the mayors agreed to issue these on Monday. So Monday ito,” Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said. Earlier, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said Metro Manila mayors have agreed […]
(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa on Monday said he was for the imposition of a curfew for children. Dela Rosa issued the statement following the Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy’s filing of a bill that aims to impose the same nationwide. Under Dy’s bill, a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. would be imposed on persons below 18 years old. According to the PNP chief, a curfew would prevent syndicates from […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Caloocan police arrested more than 100 persons, including minors, on Thursday night, September 8, under Oplan Rody in different parts of Caloocan City. Police arrested the 100 persons who violated various city ordinances such as drinking liquor or alcoholic beverages in public, wearing no shirts in public areas. Many of those arrested claimed they did not know about the curfew hours. There were 27 minors arrested because they allegedly […]
(Eagle News) — Aabot sa higit limampung katao na pawang mga lasing, mga nagsusugal ang dinampot at dinala ng mga pulis sa Manila Police District (MPD) Station 6 matapos magsagawa ng one time, big-time operation na Oplan Galugad sa area ng San Andres Bukid at Punta Sta Ana, Maynila noong Linggo ng gabi, Agosto 13. Pagdating sa presinto, ang ilan sa mga hinuli nakatulog na habang ang iba ay kani-kaniyang takip ng mukha at nagkumpulan […]
(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court has allowed the curfew for minors in Quezon City, but declared unconstitutional those imposed in Manila and Navotas. With the decision, the High Court partially granted the petition filed by Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK) that had sought for the SC to declare as unconstitutional the curfew ordinances in the three cities in Metro Manila. Ordinance No. SP 2301, Series of 2014, that imposes the curfew for minors from 10 p.m. […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The mayor of Maasin, Iloilo implemented a curfew in his town following the attack on the police station in Maasin, Iloilo by members of the New People’s Army (NPA). Maasin Mayor Mariano Malones implemented a curfew from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. This is expected to last for one month or once authorities in the area determine that Maasin is safe from further attacks.
LIANGA, Surigao del Sur (Eagle News) – Suspendido na ang permit to carry firearms outside residences (PTCOR) sa Lianga, Surigao del Sur. Ang tanging pinapayagan lamang na magdala ng mga ito ay ang mga uniformed personnel katulad ng mga pulis at sundalo. Ito ang isa sa mga napag-usapan sa isinagawang Municipal Peace and Order Council Meeting ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Lianga kaugnay sa idineklarang martial law sa buong Mindanao. Inuobliga ng mga awtoridad ang pagdadala […]
(Eagle News) – Pinag-aaralan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang pagdedeklara ng curfew sa anim na lalawigan sa Mindanao. Kabilang sa mga lugar na nais ng pangulo na magkaroon ng curfew ay ang sumusunod: Lanao del Sur Lanao del Norte Maguindanao Sultan Kudarat North Cotabato Zamboanga Sakaling maipatupad ang curfew, babantayan ang galaw ng mamamayan lalo na sa gabi upang maiwasan ang posibleng pagkakaroon ng krimen. Karaniwang saklaw ng curfew ay mga kabataan at menor de edad […]
