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DILG says up to Metro Manila LGus to pass curfew ordinance amid coronavirus pandemic

March 15, 2020

The Department of Interior and Local Government on Sunday said it will be up to the city councils in Metro Manila if they will pass their respective ordinances implementing curfew in their jurisdiction. In a statement, Interior Undersecretary and spokesperson

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Davao City under “community quarantine”; flights from Clark barred

March 15, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte’s hometown of Davao City has been placed under “community quarantine.” This was contained in Executive Order No. 10, series of 2020, which presidential daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio signed. The local chief executive, in a separate

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Metro Manila curfew ”subject to the approval” of Duterte: Panelo

March 14, 2020

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Saturday night a recommendation of Metro Manila mayors to impose a curfew in Metro Manila ”is subject to the approval of President Rodrigo Duterte”. ”The president has yet to consider it (curfew),” said Panelo in

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LRMC cuts last train sked for LRT-1 from Baclaran to 8 pm

March 14, 2020

The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) on Saturday evening announced adjusted train service hours for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) in light of COVID-19 Code Red Sub-Level 2 declaration.  In a Facebook post, LRMC said starting Sunday the

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On concerns of workers, including those in media

March 14, 2020

Statement by Salvador S. Panelo, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Presidential Spokesperson Following the issuance of the Office of the President of the Memorandum which contains the directives and guidelines relative to the community quarantine imposed in the National Capitol Region

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DOTr urges public utility vehicles to seat less passengers

March 14, 2020

Following the declaration of Code Red Sublevel 2 because of the increasing number of cases of 2019 Coronavirus Disease ( COVID-19), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) formulated some provisions to prevent the spread of the virus. Land Transportation Office (LTO)

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Mayors will have to approve 8 pm- 5 am curfew: DILG

March 14, 2020

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Saturday said an 8 pm to 5 am Metro Manila curfew will be imposed only after it is approved by local government units (LGUs). “The resolution will be submitted in the

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Deaths from COVID-19 now 8, total confirmed cases 98: DOH

March 14, 2020

The Department of Health ( DOH) on Saturday reported three new deaths and reported 34 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 98 in what is the biggest one-day spike so far. ”The details of these new cases are  being

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