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IATF eyes new guidelines amid COVID spike in China

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 30 08:40 PM

The recommendation would be presented to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his approval. Read more »

IATF to discuss possible COVID curbs for China travelers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 29 01:34 PM

The IATF will discuss possible COVID-19 entry restrictions for travelers from China, which is grappling with a surge of coronavirus infections. Read more »

IATF to discuss possible easing of border controls

Davinci Maaru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 06:02 PM

The pandemic task force is mulling the possibility of further relaxing border restrictions in the country, the DOH said. Read more »

Pagluwag ng mask mandate, EO na lang ang kailangan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 09 08:18 PM

Executive order na lang ang hinihintay para maipatupad na ang polisiya ng opsiyonal na pagsusuot ng face mask. Read more »

DOH prefers to keep mask mandate: Vergeire

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 12:29 PM

The DOH prefers to keep the mandatory wearing of face masks in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, its officer-in-charge said Thursday. Read more »

IATF recommends easing outdoor face mask rule

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 12:41 AM

The Philippine government is considering shifting to voluntary use of face masks outdoors by the end of the year. Read more »

IATF inirekomenda ang opsiyonal na pagsusuot ng face mask

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 08:29 PM

Inirekomenda ng IATF na gawing boluntaryo ang paggamit ng face mask kahit hindi pa tapos ang COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

Public told to get boosters as easing of face mask rule looms

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 08:15 PM

The DOH reminded the public that the policy is meant for individuals who are low-risk for COVID-19 and are in low-risk settings. Read more »

Optional wearing of mask outdoors verbally approved by Marcos but...

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 08 01:13 PM

President Marcos gave his 'verbal approval' on the recommendation but the public has to wait for his executive order on the said policy. Read more »

IATF to discuss Cebu City's relaxed mask rule - DOH

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 05 02:02 PM

The IATF will convene Monday afternoon to discuss issues including Cebu City's voluntary face mask policy, according to the DOH. Read more »

Abalos admits miscommunication over Cebu City mask rule

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 07:04 PM

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said he was open to fixing what appeared to be a 'miscommunication' on Cebu City's face mask use. Read more »

Pagluluwag ng face mask rule sa Cebu City tuloy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 01 08:06 PM

Tuloy ang pagpapatupad ng mas maluwag na protocol sa pagsusuot ng face mask sa Cebu City. Read more »

Rama agreed in principle to defer relaxed mask rule: Abalos

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 11:30 PM

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has agreed in principle to defer the relaxation of the city's face mask mandate, Interior Secretary Benjur Abalos said Wednesday. Read more »

NDRRMC assumes functions of NTF against COVID-19

Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 20 09:04 PM

The NDRRMC has assumed the functions of the National Task Force Against COVID-19, officials said Wednesday. Read more »

ALAMIN: Mga bagong pamantayan para itaas ang alert level

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 08:01 PM

Binago na ng IATF ang kanilang matrix para masabi kung ang isang lugar ay kailangan nang itaas ang alert level. Read more »

Unvaxxed onsite workers in Level 2-and-up areas need COVID testing: gov't

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 01:03 PM

The Philippines' pandemic task force has released updated guidelines for unvaccinated employees reporting on site, according to Malacanang. Read more »

DILG mulls legal action vs optional face masks in Cebu

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 16 09:42 AM

The DILG is speaking with its legal team on what can be done now that Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has made face masks optional in her province. Read more »

DOJ chief to Cebu gov: Submit mask proposal, don’t clash with IATF

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 07:11 PM

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said local executives should reach out to the COVID-19 task force instead of opposing it. Read more »

Quirino to follow IATF face mask rule for now: governor

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 10:35 AM

Quirino province will abide by the face mask policy outdoors of the Inter-Agency Task Force Against COVID-19 for now as it hopes for more studies and discussion on the matter, its governor said Wednesday. Read more »

Cebu gov nanindigan: Optional ang face mask sa labas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 08:29 PM

Binatikos ni Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia ang bantang pag-aresto sa mga walang face mask matapos niyang gawing optional ang pagsusuot nito sa labas. Read more »