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(Eagle News) –It is still unclear if President Rodrigo Duterte will “physically” deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa, the Palace said on Thursday, July 16. According to Roque, based on what he knows, “hindi pa po 100% sure kung physically maga-attend ang Presidente or magbo-broadcast po from Malago (Clubhouse in Malacañang) to Congress.” He said the details would be revealed as soon as they were made available. Roque issued […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Friday, June 19, hailed the country’s frontliners in the fight against COVID-19, calling them “modern-day heroes.” In a statement issued on the 159th birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the country’s “courageous frontliners rise up to the challenge and serve as beacons of hope to a people weary and fearful of the present global health scare.” He said the country was “proud” of them. […]
(Eagle News) — Restaurants in areas under a modified general community quarantine can now resume dine-in operations, the Palace said on Tuesday, June 2. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said, however, only 50 percent of the restaurant’s capacity is allowed starting June 1. “Kailangan pa din sumunod sa minimum public health standards protocol,” Roque added. Based on the Department of Trade and Industry’s guidelines, the following shall be observed during dine-in operations: 1. For counter menus, […]
(Eagle News) –Areas where some restrictions are now eased can revert to being enhanced community quarantine areas if social distancing rules are not implemented. “Kung wala pong full cooperation, siyempre po babalik sa ECQ dahil hindi naman pupuwedeng magpabaya ang estado sa obligasyon na protektahan ang kalusugan ng kanyang mamamayan,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a press briefing on Monday, May 18. Roque issued the statement following reports of social distancing rules not being […]
(Eagle News) – From enhanced community quarantine to a general community quarantine, the Philippines is following strict protocols for transition involving gradual phasing of allowed activities under the so-called “new normal.” Under the phasing or transitioning, there are four stages of community quarantine. From the extreme phase which is the enhanced community quarantine where there are lockdown protocols for high-COVID areas to a modified ECQ when cases start to decrease, to a General Community […]
(Eagle News) — Ride-hailing services are allowed in areas under a general community quarantine. “Kung ang TNVS (transport network vehicle service po ay mga Grab e limitado po ang pasahero,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Friday, May 1. He clarified these were still not allowed in areas under an extended enhanced community quarantine. Earlier, the Department of Transportation announced its guidelines on transportation allowed in GCQ areas. Based on its summary of guidelines posted […]
(Eagle News) — Health workers who died in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 may be buried in Libingan ng mga Bayani. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, also the presidential legal counsel, made the remark after a congressman made the suggestion, noting the contributions and sacrifices of frontliners amid the COVID-19 crisis. “Every Filipino frontliner who dies in this COVID-19 war deserves to be laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani because of […]
(Eagle News)–A meeting on the passage of the supplemental budget against the coronavirus disease 2019 was held on Saturday, March 21. Pictures from Senator Bong Go showed attending the meeting were the senator, Senate President Tito Sotto, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and several Cabinet members. These included Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez, among others. President Rodrigo Duterte had called on Congress to hold a special session on the […]
(Eagle News) — The employees of non-essential establishments should not be forced to go to work while the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine is in place, the Palace said on Wednesday, March 18. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said “employers should not terminate their employees by reason only of not reporting for work because of the COVID-19 situation.” “Unless the company is engaged in basic necessities or services, employers should not require their employees to report for […]
(Eagle News) — The government on Tuesday, March 17, said it was addressing the plight of people exempted from the travel restrictions during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has ordered the military to bring out Army trucks that can be used to ferry those who are stranded, particularly the health workers. He said Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has “started to send out their buses after […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, March 14, reiterated that “non-essential entry into and exit from” Metro Manila are “restricted and prevented respectively” during the community quarantine starting March 15. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said “entry into or exit from the National Capital Region by workers, including legitimate media practitioners, are permitted only if their travel is essential, and not simply for leisure or otherwise, such as that the purpose thereof is […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, March 14, released specific guidelines on the social distancing policy to be implemented as a precaution against the novel coronavirus. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the following “emergency but temporary directives” to be implemented in Metro Manila effective March 15 were contained in a memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Panelo and sent to agencies, government instrumentalities, government-owned and controlled corporations and local government units, among others: “1. Mass gatherings […]
