Metro Manila to have 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew during ECQ
In a Palace briefing, Abalos said Metro Manila mayors voted unanimously for the imposition of an 8 p.m. to 4 a.m .curfew.
NCR under stricter GCQ until next week, ECQ from Aug. 6 to 20
In an announcement aired over state TV, Palace spokesman Harry Roque said Metro Manila would be under general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions from July 30 to Aug. 5, and enhanced community quarantine from Aug. 6 to Aug. 20.
51 Covid-19-infected cops had no interaction with SONA 2021 rallyists
The 51 police officers stationed during President Rodrigo Duterte’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA) who tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) had no physical interaction with protesters, according to the chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).
PGH reports 21 local Delta variant cases
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) reported that it admitted and tested 21 out of the 72 local cases of the highly contagious Delta variant.
‘Parents must keep explaining Covid-19 risks to children’
While going outdoors could help children after a year of lockdown, a psychiatrist said this would pose a new challenge to parents in explaining the risks of contracting the Covid-19 virus to their children.
MMDA: Number coding still suspended
The number-coding scheme is still suspended as public utility vehicles will not be able to manage more passengers while keeping the 50-percent passenger capacity rule, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on July 15.
Manila eyes more condominium buildings for Singapore-like housing
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso bared on July 15 the city’s plan to build 1,000 more housing units for poor and middle-class families.
San Juan on pace to become first PH city to achieve herd immunity
According to Zamora, the city has vaccinated 96,610 residents with at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose. The number is equivalent to about 78 percent of the city’s population.
Pasig mayor shuts down Covid-19 drive-thru testing center
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has shut down a drive-thru testing center for illegal operations.
Pasig Mayor seek charges vs 2 vaccine appointment ‘fixers’
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto wants two vaccination slot “fixers” sued after they were caught giving early appointments in exchange for money.
Metro Manila council donates vaccines to Taal eruption evacuees
The Metro Manila Council donated 7,500 doses of Sinovac vaccines to evacuees surrounding the restive Taal Volcano in Batangas, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairperson Benhur Abalos said.
Nurse, 2 others arrested for selling Sinovac vaccine
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested a nurse and two others for allegedly selling 300 doses of Sinovac vaccine for P1 million.
MMDA chair wants polluters to clean up rivers
Instead of imposing penalties on people caught throwing their trash in waterways, they should instead render community service such as doing river cleanups, the head of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
Taguig City resumes Sinovac vaccinations
The Taguig City government resumed Sinovac vaccinations for recipients scheduled for their second dose on Tuesday, a day after announcing that vaccinations would be suspended.
LTO to make 18M motorcycle plates
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) plans to manufacture 18 million motorcycle plates before the year 2022 ends to catch up with its backlog.
Cardinal Advincula: ‘God has called me to get away from my comfort zone’
Cardinal Jose Advincula took over as the 32nd archbishop of Manila in a scaled-down ceremony at the Manila Cathedral, vowing to listen to his flock amid problems and challenges wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.