LIST: Items banned at Marcos Jr.’s inauguration
By Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will be inaugurated as the 17th president of the Philippines on June 30 at the National Museum of the Philippines in Ermita, Manila.The National Museum also served as the inauguration site for presidents Manuel Quezon in 1935, Jose...
OCTA: Metro Manila positivity rate breaches WHO’s 5% benchmark
By Metro Manila's positivity rate has surpassed the five-percent benchmark set by the World Health Organization (WHO) for economy reopening, the OCTA Research Team said on Monday.In a tweet, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said the positivity rate in the region had soared...
Isko declares June 30 a holiday in Manila for Marcos’ inauguration
Outgoing Manila Mayor Isko Moreno declared June 30 as a special non-working holiday in the City of Manila for the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
MRT-3 free antigen testing to end on June 30
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) free antigen testing for passengers is set to end on June 30, according to the train management.
Manila declares June 30 a special non-working holiday for Marcos Jr inauguration
By President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s inauguration on June 30 will be a special non-working holiday in Manila.Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday issued Executive Order No. 53, declaring the date a special non-working holiday.The...
MRT-3’s free antigen testing to end June 30
By Free antigen testing services in the Metro Rail Transit-Line 3 (MRT-3) will end on June 30, its management announced on Thursday.In an advisory posted on Facebook, the MRT-3 management said the antigen testing would be halted alongside the free ride program."Huling...
June 24 declared special non-working day in Manila
By Malacañang has declared June 24 a special non-working day in Manila in celebration of the city's 451st founding anniversary.Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, by the authority of President Rodrigo Duterte, signed Proclamation No. 1400 on June 22 declaring the...
Metro Manila Covid-19 infections could go 2,000 per day by end July – Duque
Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) could increase to 2,000 per day by the end of July if the public continues to disregard public health standards and if booster uptake remains low, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
Kasambahays in Metro Manila get P1,000 salary increase
Around 200,000 domestic helpers (kasambahays) working in the National Capital Region (NCR) are expected to get a salary increase in the coming weeks.
Supplemental budget needed to continue ‘Libreng Sakay’ program past June—LTFRB
By The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday said the "Libreng Sakay" program that gives free public utility vehicle rides could survive past June but only if the incoming administration allots supplemental budget for it.In a...
Metro Manila still at “low risk” for Covid-19 — DOH
Metro Manila remains at “low risk” classification for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), according to the Department of Health (DOH).
LRT2 adjusts operating hours
The LRT2’s operating hours have been extended to give passengers more time to catch the last train, the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) said.
OCTA: Metro Manila still at ‘low risk’ for Covid-19 despite rising number of cases
By The OCTA Research Team on Thursday said Metro Manila's Covid-19 indicators suggested that the region stayed at "low risk" for the disease despite its increasing number of cases.Earlier in the week, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said Metro Manila was projected to go...
NCRPO asks public’s help in fight vs. Covid-19
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is asking the public’s cooperation in fighting the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections due to the possible reinstatement of the Alert Level 2 in Metro Manila.
OCTA expects Metro Manila to go from ‘low’ to ‘moderate’ risk for Covid-19
By The OCTA Research Team on Tuesday said Metro Manila was projected to go from "low" to "moderate" risk for Covid-19 by next week.In a "Laging Handa" briefing, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said the research team was expecting the region to have up to 500 daily cases...
2 dead after falling onto MRT-3 tracks from Pasay flyover
The Metro Rail Line 3 (MRT-3)’s operations were halted for over half an hour on Sunday after two people traversing the Pasay flyover fell onto the train’s tracks below.