Tag: GCQ

Pres. Duterte rejects proposal to place entire PHL under MGCQ

Says economy is important, but he gives “higher premium to public health, safety”   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte rejected the recommendation to place the entire country under the more relaxed Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) protocols this March. The decision came amid the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, including the presence of more infectious variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Duterte gave his directive […]

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Pres. Duterte should consider new variants in Cebu in decision whether to shift to MGCQ, says UP OCTA research

Says COVID-19 virus mutations in Cebu, a “real cause of concern” https://youtu.be/sejSGRVwIts   (Eagle News) – The presence of new virus mutations confirmed in Central Visayas, particularly in Cebu, is a “real cause of concern” for the entire country, especially in Metro Manila where there is more concentration of people, according to the UP-OCTA Research team. Dr. Guido David, head of the UP Octa-Research Team, also said that President Rodrigo Duterte should take into consideration […]

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Metro Manila mayors agree to IATF proposal to place NCR under MGCQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_iXJMAslZg&feature=youtu.be   (Eagle News) — Metro Manila mayors have agreed to the proposal of the Inter-Agency Task Force on COVID-19 to place the Philippine capital under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ). After discussions, nine mayors voted to place Metro Manila under MGCQ starting March, comprising the majority vote, said Mike Salalima, chief of staff of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). But he said that all mayors have agreed in the end to implement the […]

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M. Manila Council chair: NCR mayors can’t afford another lockdown; explains apprehension on opening of cinemas

  (Eagle News) – Metro Manila mayors have expressed concern about the opening of cinemas this February in the Philippine capital especially with the emergence of new and more infectious COVID-19 variants in the country. Metro Manila Council chair Paranaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said they have appealed this decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on the further opening of the economy, especially of enclosed air-conditioned cinemas. In an interview with NET25’s newest news […]

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More industries, businesses allowed to reopen under GCQ areas, says IATF

  (Eagle News) — More industries are allowed to reopen under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) areas including driving schools, cinemas or movie houses, game arcades, museums and cultural centers, and exhbition and conference areas, Malacanang said. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said these venues and more activities are now allowed under GCQ starting Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, based on the latest ruling of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases. Roque announced that the following […]

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IATF approves relaxing restriction on religious gatherings for GCQ areas; allowed capacity now up to 50%

Palace says new guidelines to take effect on Feb. 15   (Eagle News) — The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the relaxing of restrictions for religious gatherings in areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and is now allowing up to 50 percent of the venue’s seating capacity. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that this would take effect starting Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. “Inaprubahan po ng inyong IATF ang pag-relax o […]

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Metro Manila, 7 other areas under GCQ for the entire month of February

(Eagle News) — Metro Manila will be under a general community quarantine for the entire month of February. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the Cordillera Administrative Region,  Batangas, Tacloban City, Davao City, Davao del Norte, Lanao del Sur and Iligan City will also be under the quarantine status. The rest of the country will be under a modified general community quarantine. MGCQ areas have the least restrictions and are considered the new normal in […]

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GCQ remains in NCR, Davao City, 8 other areas; Duterte asks public to stay home as much as possible

New quarantine protocols subject to appeal by LGUs   (Eagle News) — Malacanang released the community quarantine classifications for January next year which includes the retention of General Community Quarantine in Metro Manila, Davao City and eight other areas. Aside from Metro Manila and Davao City, the following areas will remain under GCQ: Isabela, Santiago City, Batangas, Iloilo City, Tacloban City, Lanao del Sur, Iligan City, and Davao del Norte. All other areas are still […]

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Pres. Duterte: GCQ to continue in NCR, Batangas, Lanao del Sur, lligan, 3 other cities until Dec. 31

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte decided to continue to place Metro Manila and the provinces of Batangas, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, and the cities of Iloilo, Tacloban and Davao under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until year-end. In a televised address to the nation, Duterte on Monday night, Nov. 30, said that there has to be a continued GCQ in these areas as COVID cases continued to rise in these areas. The rest of […]

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Pres. Duterte: GCQ in Nov for NCR, Batangas, Lanao del Sur; cities of Bacolod, Tacloban, Iligan, Iloilo

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said that General Community Quarantine (GCQ) will remain in effect from Novermber 1 to 30 in Metro Manila, Batangas, Iloilo City, Bacolod City, Tacloban City, Iligan City, and Lanao del Sur. In his televised address to the nation on Tuesdat, Oct. 27, Duterte said that GCQ is the preferred mode of community quarantine protocol by many because it has resulted in the decrease of COVID-19 cases. The quarantine […]

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Palace: President Duterte may announce quarantine classifications today

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte may announce the country’s quarantine classifications tonight. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President may make the announcement in his Monday public address. Roque said the President’s address will take place after the meeting with members of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. At present, Metro Manila is under the less stringent general community quarantine. Earlier, Roque said some cities in Metro Manila may be placed […]

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Public transport back in NCR, other GCQ areas but with strict social distancing, wearing of face masks, face shields

(Eagle News) – Malacanang said that public transport will again be available in Metro Manila and other areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ). Railways and various public utility vehicles to include UV express units, taxis, buses and modern as well as traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) can ply in routes allowed by the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB). “Pinapayagan na po ang pampublikong transportasyon basta po mayroong social distancing“, said Presidential Spokesperson Harry […]

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