Tag: ECQ

IATF to “strongly consider” proposal for another extension of ECQ in NCR — DILG

(Eagle News)–The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases will “strongly consider” the recommendation that the enhanced community quarantine be extended for another 15 days in Metro Manila. In a radio interview on Saturday, May 9, Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya noted that the IATF takes into consideration the recommendations of local government units, which he said were considered the IATF’s partners in the implementation of the quarantine. He recalled the IATF gave […]

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NLEx Corp. releases list of toll plazas on NLEx, SCTEx amid extended ECQ

(Eagle News)–The North Luzon Expressway Corporation has released its list of toll plazas on NLEx and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway amid the extended enhanced community quarantine. NLEx Corp. said the list was as of Saturday, May 9: Tambubong northbound and southbound, Valenzuela Lawang Bato northbound and southbound  exit, Valenzuela Lingunan exit and Libtong and Pandayan exit remain closed. President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the enhanced community quarantine in select areas, including in Metro Manila, to May […]

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Pres. Duterte signs E.O. 114 on “Balik Probinsya Program” allowing Filipinos to return home to provinces

Palace also announces “Hatid Estudyante Program” to help stranded students   (Eagle Newa) — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed Executive Order No. 114 or the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program” that will help Filipinos in various parts of the country to be able to go back to their home provinces during the quarantine period Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque, Jr., said that the Philippine government will now implement this by the giving of financial as […]

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DOTr mulls “Hatid-Estudyante” program for students stranded in campuses, apartments, dorms following ECQ implementation

(Eagle News) –The Department of Transportation is mulling a “Hatid-Estudyante” program to bring home students who have been stranded in campuses, dormitories and apartments following the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine. In a statement, the DOTr said the program will be proposed to the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Tugade has assigned Philippine Ports Authority General Manager Jay Santiago, Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Manuel Antonio Tamayo, and Assistant […]

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Updated: Albay province, Zamboanga City approved for inclusion in ECQ areas

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang has approved the inclusion of the province of Albay and Zamboanga City in the areas under enhanced community quarantine as had been earlier recommended by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque earlier said that the IATF had already forwarded this recommendation to President Rodrigo Duterte. The local officials of Albay and Zamboanga City have earlier asked for an ECQ in their areas because […]

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NLEx Corp. releases list of toll plazas on NLEx, SCTEx amid extended ECQ

(Eagle News)–The North Luzon Expressway Corporation has released its list of toll plazas on NLEx and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway amid the extended enhanced community quarantine. NLEx Corp. said the list was as of Saturday, May 2: Tambubong northbound and southbound, Lawang Bato northbound entry and exit, Lingunan exit, Libtong and Pandayan exit remain closed. Ciudad de Victoria northbound and southbound is open, NLEx Corp. said. The extended ECQ is expected to end on May 15 […]

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President Rodrigo Duterte issues E.O. 112 imposing ECQ, GCQ in the country

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang on Friday, May 1, released the executive order signed by President Rodrigo Duterte that imposed the Enhanced Community Quarantine in ‘high risk geographic areas” of the country, and a General Community Quarantine” for the rest of the country which is effective May 1 to May 15. E.O. no. 112 dated April 30, 2020 listed the areas covered by the ECQ that had already been previously announced, namely National Capital Region; […]

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Palace says religious and work gatherings still banned nationwide as part of quarantine protocols

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang said that religious and work gatherings are still prohibited under the general community quarantine that took effect today, Friday, May 1, until May 15. This was after the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) recalling its earlier announcement that it was allowing religious and work gatherings as long as there is a strict physical distancing of at least two meters between those attending such events. […]

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Palace: Zamboanga, Legazpi cities appealed for inclusion in list of ECQ areas

(Eagle News) — Both the cities of Zamboanga and Legazpi have appealed for inclusion in the list of areas where an enhanced community quarantine is extended after April 30. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the revelation in a press conference on Friday, May 1, as he noted the decision rested on the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. He said, however, that the IATF has yet to decide on the matter. […]

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Decision on religious gatherings with strict physical distancing in GCQ areas referred back to IATF

Roque appeals for public’s understanding as decision put on hold until further study (Eagle News Service) — Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) would still further study the earlier announced decision allowing the holding of religious gatherings provided that there is a two-meter physical distancing between attendees. Roque said that this revision of protocols for areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) is put on hold for […]

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Cavite residents to still have curfew even after lifting of ECQ in May: Provincial gov’t

(Eagle News) — Cavite residents will still have a curfew even after the enhanced community quarantine is lifted in the province on May 15. According to Governor Jonvic Remulla, curfew hours for those aged 12 and below are from 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. For those aged 13 to 18, curfew hours start at 7 p.m. unless they have been authorized by their schools or workplaces. If the resident is self-employed and falls within this […]

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Malacanang releases final list of ECQ areas effective May 1 to May 15

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang released on Thursday, April 30, the final list of areas under the Enhanced Community Quarantine from May 1 to May 15. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that Bacolod City and Iloilo City are now included in the revised list of areas under ECQ. The complete list of ECQ areas are the following: National Capital Region Region 3 (Central Luzon) except Aurora Region 4-A Calabarzon Pangasinan Benguet Iloilo province Iloilo City […]

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