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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Ayala Malls cut operation on Saturday, cinemas closed due to COVID-19

March 14, 2020

Ayala Malls said it cut mall hours by three on Saturday as well as temporarily halting all Ayala Malls cinemas due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) scare.  This following the Metro Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) call for one month closure

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Asian Development Bank fast tracks $3 million grant to help the Philippines fight COVID-19

March 14, 2020

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $3 million grant to support the Philippine government’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including purchase of emergency medical supplies and the delivery of effective health care services. The assistance, incorporating

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QC cops arrest two drug suspects, seizes more P1.4m shabu

March 14, 2020

Quezon City police Friday arrested two drug suspects and seized more than P1.4 million in a buy-bust operation by the Batasan Police Station in Barangay Payatas. Police Brig. General Ronnie Montejo, Quezon City director,  said arrested were Luis Concepcion, 43,

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Department of Tourism statement on curfew recommendation for LGUs

March 14, 2020

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is aware of a resolution calling for the implementation of a curfew in Metro Manila. Inasmuch as this curfew will be implemented by Metro Manila LGUs thru the issuance of their respective ordinances, the DOT

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PCG raises full alert a day before Metro Manila community quarantine

March 14, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday raised its full alert status, following President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Code Red Sublevel 2 due to the increasing number of 2019 Novel Coronavirus cases. Commodore Armand Balilo, PCG spokesman said Admiral Joel

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Workers told to have proof of residence, job amid Metro-wide ‘lockdown’ 

March 14, 2020

  The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Saturday advised workers living outside the National Capital Region (NCR) to have their proof of employment and residency ready as community quarantine in Metro Manila goes into effect Sunday.  Based on Labor

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