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Pentagon rescinds Covid-19 vaccine mandate

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 11 09:16 AM

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Tuesday rescinded the Pentagon's Covid-19 vaccine mandate, a move required by Congress over his objections as part of the 2023 defense spending bill. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 22, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 11:22 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Christmas decor shopping in Divisoria

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 04:04 PM

People flock to the Divisoria market to shop for various Christmas decorations and party needs on Tuesday. Read more »

Mga nagsisimba, nagma-mall mas pinipiling mag-face mask

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 07:03 PM

Sa kabila ng panuntunan ng pamahalaan na nagluluwag sa pagsusuot ng face mask, pinipili pa rin ng marami na magsuot nito lalo na sa mga matataong lugar gaya ng mga simbahan at mall. Read more »

DOH: Employers responsible for workers' safety amid relaxed mask rule

Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 04:10 PM

The responsibility of keeping workers safe from COVID-19 infection lies heavily on employers as the country relaxed its mask mandate. Read more »

DOH defers to DepEd on optional masking in classrooms

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 04:47 PM

It is up to the Department of Education to decide what's best for its students with regards to implementing COVID-19 protocols, the DOH said. Read more »

DepEd asked: Reconsider voluntary mask-wearing in schools

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 03:46 PM

A group of parents on Wednesday appealed to the DepEd to reconsider its decision allowing students to remove their masks while inside classrooms. Read more »

Order on optional mask use indoors out soon: DOH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 28 05:16 PM

An executive order relaxing the indoor mask mandate will be issued soon after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the policy, the DOH said. Read more »

DOH: Mask still 'required' in public transport, health facilities

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 27 07:32 PM

Face masks are still required in public transport and medical facilities despite a planned easing of the indoor mask mandate, the DOH said. Read more »

18K daily COVID cases seen if PH lifts mask rule - DOH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 27 10:07 AM

The country's daily COVID-19 cases may reach as high as 18,000 towards the end of the year should government make indoor mask-wearing voluntary. Read more »

Health workers oppose optional mask use indoors

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 26 04:51 PM

A group of health workers is against the government's plan to make the use of face mask in indoor settings optional. Read more »

Relaxed mask rule may deter people from getting boosters - mayor

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 26 02:19 PM

Relaxing the rule on wearing mask indoors may discourage people from getting booster shots, Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian said Wednesday. Read more »

Pagsuot ng face mask magiging voluntary na sa indoor areas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 25 07:47 PM

Tuluyan nang tatanggalin ang requirement na pagsusuot ng face mask maging sa indoor areas maliban sa iilang sitwasyon, sabi ng gobyerno ngayong Martes. Read more »

NCR back to 'moderate risk' for COVID-19 - DOH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 16 03:51 PM

Metro Manila is now back at "moderate risk" for COVID-19 infection but the rate of hospital admission remains manageable, the DOH said Friday. Read more »

PNP to monitor face mask use in public transport

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 15 06:47 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. this week approved optional mask use outdoors, as long as there is proper ventilation and physical distancing. Read more »

Mga senior citizen, pabor sa opsyonal na pagsusuot ng face mask

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 14 09:39 AM

Sang-ayon ang isang grupo ng mga senior citizens sa direktiba ng pamahalaan nag awing optional na lang ang pagsusuot ng face mask sa mga outdoor areas at hindi matataong lugar. Read more »

Eased mask rule won't overburden healthcare system: expert

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 04:08 PM

The optional wearing of face masks in outdoor areas is not expected to 'overburden' the country's healthcare system, an expert said. Read more »

Bawas-kita, pangamba ng mga tindera ng face mask

Lyza Aquino, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 13 08:05 PM

Ang nga nagtitinda naman ng face mask sa Philcoa sa Quezon City, nanghihinayang dahil inaasahang liliit ang kanilang benta. Read more »

Ilang doktor pumalag sa pagluluwag ng face mask policy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 02:38 PM

Masyado pang maaga para luwagan ang pagsusuot ng face mask sa buong bansa, ayon sa ilang eksperto. Read more »

Expert: 'Not the right time' to ease face mask rule

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 12:57 PM

It is 'not the right time' to make face masks optional outdoors, a public health expert said Tuesday. Read more »