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But still subject to presentation of proof of full vaccination for “entry into indoor establishments” Areas under Alert Level until June 15 released (Eagle News) – Malacanang said all establishments and activities are now allowed at full capacity under the modified and more relaxed Alert Level 1 subject to presentation of proof of full vaccination. This was after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases revised the guidelines on the nationwide […]
(Eagle News) – Malacanang commended Vice-President Leni Robredo’s camp for “expediting” the canvassing of votes for president on Tuesday, May 24, after her legal counsel stood up to express the stand that they would not interpose any objections nor delay the ongoing canvassing of votes. In a statement, the Palace said this pronouncement from Robredo’s camp was a “positive development.” “The decision of the camp of Vice President Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo to expedite […]
39 other provinces under Alert Level 2 until May 31 (Eagle News) — Metro Manila will remain under Alert Level 1 until May 31, along with 42 provinces and 20 cities nationwide. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved on May 14, 2022, the recommendation retaining the Alert Level 1 status of the entire National Capital Region from May 16, 2022 until May 31, 2022. The following provinces, highly urbanized cities (HUCs) and independent component […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang added more areas under Alert Level 1, including two provinces, Nueva Vizcaya and Misamis Occidental, and three component cities and municipalities. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Monday, May 2, 2022, approved the recommendations of the sub-Technical Working Group for Data Analytics placing the two provinces and three other areas under Alert Level 1 effective May 3, Wednesday, until May 15. The following component cities and municipalities were placed under […]
(Eagle News) – Metro Manila continued to be under Alert Level 1, along with majority of areas in the country, effective until April 15, 2022. This was after the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved the new alert level classification of provinces, highly urbanized cities (HUCs), and independent component cities (ICCs) on Thursday, March 31. The following areas are placed under Alert Level 1 until April 15, 2022. – the entire National Capital Region; – […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte turns 77 years old today, Monday, March 28, with a wish that the upcoming May 9 elections would be “clean, fair, and honest.” The Philippine leader, the oldest president to be elected in office last 2016 at the age of 71, will be spending his birthday in Davao City, according to the Palace. “President Duterte will mark the occasion with a simple and quiet celebration in Davao City, […]
Año says PNP working with NBI, local courts on cases (Eagle News) – At least eight suspects have been identified as involved in the disappearance of 31 e-sabong or online cockfight aficionados, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año. The DILG chief reported to President Rodrigo Duterte that the Philippine National Police (PNP) is already working on the arrest of these suspects once they have compiled enough evidence. “Nais naming ibalita, Mr. […]
(Eagle News) – Foreign direct investments in the Philippines reached an all-time high of $10.5 billion in 2021 despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The figure breached the previous high of US$10.3 billion in 2017. Malacanang announced this on Friday, March 11, presenting a report by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. “This growth reflects foreign investors’ confidence in our economy and certainly augurs well in our efforts for a strong economic rebound as we transition to […]
Military, police assets stand ready “for any developments” (Eagle News) – The Philippines reiterated its position that war benefits no one as it hoped for an early and peaceful resolution of the increasing tensions in Ukraine. Malacanang said President Rodrigo Duterte has also assured Filipinos affected by the conflict that “mitigating measures and contingency plans will be in place as part of the government’s pro-active response to the conflict in Ukraine.” So far, the […]
Palace releases new guidelines as NCR and 38 other areas shift to Alert Level 1 (Eagle News) — Wearing of well-fitted face masks at all times, full seating capacity for public transport, and not requiring the use of health declaration forms for contact tracing. These are just some of the amended protocols by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) released by Malacanang as Metro Manila and 38 more areas in the country shift to the least […]
Vaccine certificates of at least 26 more countries and territories also recently approved for acceptance (Eagle News) – The Philippines is recognizing the Covid-19 vaccine certificates of eight more countries, Malacanang announced on Monday, February 21. The following countries are Egypt, Maldives, Palau, Albania, Estonia, Greece, Malta and Uruguay. In a statement, Malacanang said that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) “approved the acceptance and recognition” of the vaccination certificates of these additional eight countries […]
New normal roadmap to be presented by March to President Duterte (Eagle News) – The Philippines has started to prepare for the transition to the new normal as the government intensifies its vaccination campaign, moving towards house-to-house vaccination as a strategy to reach the unvaccinated population. Malacanang said that “Alert Level 1” is considered the new normal amid the continuing pandemic. To attain this, the government needs to prioritize the vaccination of the elderly which […]
