Walk-in vaccinations in Manila allowed again
“Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno allows walk-in clients in all vaccination sites following low vaccination turnout. Directive was issued at around 4:30 p.m. today,” said the city’s public information office (PIO) on Monday.
Zero Covid-19 cases in NCR med schools so far, says CHEd
As of Wednesday, 73 medical schools nationwide have been inspected by the CHEd, DOH and local government units and approved for limited reopening.
11 p.m. to midnight most dangerous hour on the road – MMDA
Majority of accidents on the road occur between 11 p.m. and 12 midnight, many of them fatal, an official of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
Manila Bay ‘beach’ to reopen this July
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is planning to reopen the Manila Bay “white sand beach” to the public starting next month, according to DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda.
NCR curfew adjusted to 12mn to 4 a.m. starting June 15
Metro Manila will have a shortened curfew from 12 midnight to 4 a.m. instead of 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. starting June 15, according to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Benhur Abalos.
Gyms reopen in NCR-Plus
Also allowed to reopen at limited capacities are historical sites and museums in NCR-Plus.
Isko Moreno set to run in 2022
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said that he is running in next year’s national elections but did not specify the position he will run for.
Gyms, recreational venues prohibited in GCQ—Palace
Roque said gyms were susceptible to being “super spreaders” of Covid-19.
Palace defends PNP; says cop who shot woman a ‘bad egg’
“Wala po tayong magagawa, kahit anong organization mayroong paisa-isang mga bugok at ito pong pangyayaring ito…ito po iyong mga bugok,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque said in a virtual presser.
Newly installed Manila bike racks evoke memories of growing up in the city
As someone who grew up and studied in Manila, Mark Wesley Pahate had a well of experiences to draw from for the bike racks he designed for the city as part of Allianz PNB Life’s Ride Safe campaign. It is an initiative that advocates for sustainable mobility by promoting the use of the bicycle as a solution to the mobility problem brought by the pandemic.
Eleazar to dismiss ‘killer cop’; vows justice for woman shot in QC
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar vowed to immediately terminate from the service the policeman who shot a 52-year-old woman dead in Quezon City.
Isko makes sale of Covid-19 vaccines illegal in Manila
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Monday issued a city ordinance banning the sale of Covid-19 vaccines while the country is under a state of public health emergency.
Tourism dep’t. allows staycations, P2P air travel in NCR Bubble
Staycations and point-to-point air travel are now allowed in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus area – Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, and Cavite, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Friday.
IATF allows churches in Metro Manila to use up to 30% capacity
Palace spokesman Harry Roque said the pandemic task force had accepted the recommendation of Metro Manila Mayors to increase the occupiable capacity in churches.
Duterte orders LGUs not to announce vaccine brands
Brands of available Covid-19 vaccines will only be revealed at vaccination sites, President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered. Malacañang on Thursday said Duterte issued the order to prevent people from flocking to vaccination sites for specific vaccine brands. "Si...
Palace: Duterte willing to use presidential fund to help PGH recover from fire
The spokesman said Duterte previously gave PGH P100 million in assistance from the PSF to finance medical bills of patients unable to settle their dues.