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'We cannot remain in lockdown forever': DOH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 19 08:54 AM

MANILA - The National Capital Region cannot remain on lockdown forever, the Department of Health said Wednesday as it assured the public that safeguards are in place to prevent COVID-19 transmission. Read more »

No more MECQ? Philippines sets way forward in virus fight with granular lockdowns

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 02:16 PM

Virus restrictions in Metro Manila and nearby economic hubs Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will be eased to general community quarantine starting Wednesday after a 2-week modified enhanced community quarantine meant to control the surge in COVID-19 cases.   Read more »

Metro Manila eases to GCQ as gov't rushes to resuscitate economy

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 18 12:23 AM

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - Coronavirus-related restrictions in Metro Manila and neighboring urban hubs will be eased starting August 19 as the government rushes to resuscitate the economy dragged down by the pandemic. Read more »

Metro Manila mayors want strict GCQ in NCR after Aug. 18: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 18 02:18 AM

Metro Manila mayors have recommended easing virus restrictions in the capital region, Malacañang said Monday, a day before the modified enhanced community quarantine expires. Read more »

Mga doktor ipinaubaya ang desisyon sa NCR lockdown sa gobyerno

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 05:33 PM

Dalawang linggo lang ang hininging timeout para sa mga health worker pero malaking tulong pa umano kung palalawigin pa ito para makontrol ang paglabas ng mga tao sa kalsada. Read more »

Cabinet officials to serve as 'big brother, sister' to LGUs for virus response

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 02:53 PM

Cabinet officials tasked to oversee the coronavirus response of select urban hubs and provinces will serve as a "big brother and sister" to local officials, the chief implementer of the country's pandemic response stategy said Thursday.   Read more »

Duterte to announce new community quarantine classifications on Aug. 17

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 02:20 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to announce fresh community quarantine classifications on Monday, Aug. 17, a day before the strict lockdown in Metro Manila and nearby provinces expires, Malacañang said Thursday. Read more »

Cabinet secretaries assigned to oversee virus response in MECQ areas

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 08:55 PM

The government's pandemic task force on Wednesday approved giving Cabinet secretaries corresponding city and provincial assignments to "provide stronger support" to local government units with areas with high community transmission of the virus.   Read more »

‘Nagbebenta ng gulay’: Mga pagupitan kani-kaniyang paraan para mairaos ang quarantine

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 15 08:36 PM

Umaaray ang ilang mga may-ari ng barberya at salon dahil sa muling pagsasara matapos isailalim sa modified enhanced community quarantine ang Metro Manila at ilang karatig-lalawigan. Read more »

Epekto ng MECQ sa bilang ng kaso ng COVID-19 'di pa ramdam sa mga ospital

Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 07:05 PM

MAYNILA - Sa kabila ng umiiral na modified enhance community quarantine, tila hindi pa rin bumababa ang bilang ng COVID-19 patients na nangangailangang mai-admit sa ospital. Read more »

Workplace under MECQ? Gov't prohibits dining in canteens, common smoking areas

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 06:16 PM

Eating in canteens and smoking in common areas are prohibited in workplaces in modified enhanced community quarantine areas, Malacañang said Tuesday. Read more »

'Highly unlikely' to keep Metro Manila under MECQ beyond Aug. 18: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 11 02:03 PM

It is "highly unlikely" for Metro Manila to remain under modified enhanced community quarantine or MECQ beyond Aug. 18, Malacañang said Tuesday as it admitted coping with depleting resources to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

MECQ extension a 'delicate balance' between health, economy: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 12:25 PM

Extending the modified enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila and nearby provinces is a "delicate balance" on protecting public health and saving the economy, Malacañang said Monday following calls to keep the stricter lockdown until the end of the month.   Read more »

'Isagad sa isang buwan': One time, big time lockdown needed to flatten virus curve - Leachon

Aleta Nieva-NIshimori, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 08 10:11 AM

MANILA - Former adviser to the government task force on the COVID-19 response on Saturday said that a one time big time lockdown is still needed to address the pandemic. Read more »

Globe shifts to electronic billing until end of the year due to pandemic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 05 04:42 PM

Globe Telecom said Wednesday it will be sending customers bills electronically as the surge in COVID-19 cases limits messengerial delivery services. Read more »

Meralco to continue business operations, meter readings despite lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 05 02:15 PM

Meralco is also appealing to local government units and barangay officials to recognize meter readers as among the essential workers granted permission to work amid MECQ.  Read more »

Higit 300 pulis dineploy sa mga checkpoint sa Bulacan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 05 12:30 AM

Nasa 346 na mga pulis ang dineploy sa mga checkpoint sa Bulacan at mga boundary nito sa ibang mga probinsya nitong Martes. Read more »

Gov't stimulus spending sought as new lockdown seen further weakening economy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 11:36 PM

Marikina Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo said stimulus spending was needed as the economy stands to suffer more losses as Metro Manila reverts to MECQ.  Read more »

Agri department assures enough food supply for MECQ areas

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 04:24 PM

MANILA - There is enough food supply for Metro Manila and nearby provinces that reverted to a stricter modified enhanced community quarantine, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Tuesday as some households resorted to panic buying of goods.   Read more »

MECQ extension? Palace says economy unable to stand another lockdown

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 04:19 PM

The Philippine economy is unable to stand another strict lockdown, Malacañang said Tuesday as the capital region and nearby urban hubs transitioned to a stricter community quarantine for half a month. Read more »