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Palace reminds what are allowed, not allowed in areas under MECQ

August 3, 2020

Malacañang reminded on Monday the public of the limitations in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine, such as Metro Manila and nearby provinces. In a virtual press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said there is a “strict home quarantine in

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Palace releases list of holidays for 2021

August 3, 2020

Malacañang released on Monday the list of holidays and special non-working holidays for 2021. The list is contained in Proclamation No. 986, which President Rodrigo Duterte signed on July 30. The regular holidays are as follows: New Year’s Day –

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Duque did not import COVID-19, says Duterte

August 3, 2020

For the nth time, President Rodrigo Duterte has defended embattled Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, saying he did not import the coronavirus disease pandemic. Some quarters, including senators, have been calling for the replacement of Duque over his alleged inefficiency

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Duterte places again Metro Manila, nearby provinces under MECQ effective midnight Aug. 4

August 3, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the recommendation of the Department of Health to place again Metro Manila and nearby provinces under the modified enhanced community quarantine effective midnight of August 4, said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. Aside from Metro Manila,

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Philippine COVID-19 cases breach 100,000-mark – DOH

August 2, 2020

The number of Filipinos infected with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country has now breached the 100,000 mark, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday. Based on its latest Case Bulletin, the DOH recorded 5,032 new cases higher than

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Duterte to meet key Cabinet members to discuss “lockdown” proposal for Metro Manila

August 2, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to meet later today, Sunday, some of his Cabinet officials after health experts have recommended to the government to reimpose lockdown or enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila as new coronavirus cases continue to surge.

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UPDATE Cabinet, anti-COVID czars meet over concerns of medical community

August 2, 2020

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea convened a meeting of the Cabinet, National Task Force Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez  and the anti-COVID czars Saturday night. The meeting, said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, will address concerns of the medical community. ”Recommendations from the

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Daily COVID-19 cases record high for third straight day

August 1, 2020

For the third straight day, the Department of Health (DOH) said Saturday new coronavirus cases set record highs. New COVID-19 cases reached  4,963, surpassing  4,063 new cases  last Friday. This, therefore, brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the

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