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PH at 'critical risk' level for COVID-19: ex-gov't adviser

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 12 09:45 AM

The Philippines is at 'critical risk' level for COVID-19, a former adviser for the government's task force against the pandemic said Sunday. Read more »

Meralco: No disconnection in granular lockdown areas

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Updated as of Sep 10 03:35 PM

Consumers affected by granular lockdowns in Metro Manila will not be covered by disconnections once Meralco resumes cutting service for customers with unpaid bills after September 15, when modified enhanced community quarantine is lifted and government shifts to a new scheme for the region. Read more »

Metro Manila mayors seek more mobility for vaccinated persons

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Posted at Sep 10 10:54 AM

Metro Manila mayors urged the national government to study the easing of restrictions for fully-vaccinated persons to revive the economy. Read more »

It's GCQ with restrictions for Metro Manila, says MMDA

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Posted at Sep 07 11:59 AM

Metro Manila will be placed under general community quarantine with heightened restrictions as cities' quarantine status will depend on their alert level, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said Tuesday. Read more »

'Granular lockdowns to slow but not stop COVID spread'

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 07 08:15 AM

Granular lockdowns must be accompanied with immediate detection of active cases, effective contact tracing and intensified vaccination, the UP Pandemic Response Team said Tuesday. Read more »

Metro Manila balik-GCQ simula Setyembre 8; 'localized lockdowns' ipatutupad

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Updated as of Sep 06 06:29 PM

Ibababa na sa general community quarantine (GCQ) o ang ikalawa sa pinakamaluwag na quarantine restrictions ang Kamaynilaan simula Setyembre 8. Read more »

Free train rides for vaccinated passengers during ECQ - DOTr

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 07:51 PM

Individuals authorized to go outside who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may avail of free rides on MRT-3, LRT-2 and PNR trains on Aug. 3-20, the Department of Transportation said Monday. Read more »

DTI tutol luwagan ang restrictions sa NCR dahil sa banta ng Delta variant

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Posted at Jul 16 10:56 PM

Tutol pa ang DTI na ilagay sa mas maluwag na restriction level ang Kamaynilaan sa Agosto.  Read more »

With ICUs full, Gov't urged to retain Metro Manila's GCQ with heightened restrictions

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Updated as of Jun 14 07:52 AM

A group of doctors on Monday urged government to defer the easing of quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila as they said intensive care units remain full. Read more »

OCTA Research backs Metro Manila possible shift to 'ordinary' GCQ

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 13 09:35 AM

Quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila can be eased further as COVID-19 cases in the capital region decline, independent research group OCTA said Sunday. Read more »

Metro Manila mayors want GCQ to stay, open more businesses

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Posted at May 31 10:14 PM

Metro Manila mayors and researchers are proposing the extension of the region's current quarantine status despite the area's declining COVID-19 numbers. Read more »

Metro Manila mayors want GCQ to stay, open more businesses

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Updated as of May 31 02:04 PM

Metro Manila mayors have agreed to keep the capital region under general community quarantine (GCQ) but open up more businesses and seating capacity, their representative said Monday. Read more »

Metro Manila virus cases equivalent to peak of COVID surge last August: OCTA Research

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Posted at May 27 10:21 AM

Government must ensure it has enough health workers to man COVID-19 beds in the event of another surge to ease quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila, OCTA Research Group said Thursday. Read more »

Metro Manila mayors seek vaccination of essential workers, opening up more businesses

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Updated as of May 27 08:22 AM

Metro Manila mayors have agreed to recommend the vaccination of essential workers (A4) and expansion of establishments' capacity, an official said Thursday.   Read more »

'Metro Manila yet to return to pre-surge levels, more COVID vaccinations needed'

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Updated as of May 24 08:35 AM

The number of virus cases in the Greater Manila Area is generally decreasing but is unstable in some parts like Laguna, OCTA Research fellow Guido David said. Outside the capital region, virus infections are increasing in Puerto Princesa City, Bacolod City, Davao City, Iloilo City, and Zamboanga City. Read more »

Truck ban ipatutupad sa Metro Manila ngayong Lunes

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Posted at May 17 09:07 AM

Muling ipatutupad ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang truck ban simula Lunes, ayon sa chairman nito. Read more »

DTI opposes proposed mandatory vaccine pass for indoor businesses

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Updated as of May 16 09:57 AM

The Department of Trade and Industry said Sunday it is against the proposed mandatory requirement of a vaccine pass to get inside indoor establishments. Read more »

OCTA flags surge in COVID-19 cases in some southern cities

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 09 08:27 AM

(UPDATE) Independent research group OCTA on Sunday identified some southern cities as "areas of concern" following a rise in COVID-19 cases. Read more »

NCR can ease quarantine when daily COVID cases decline to 2,000: OCTA Research

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Updated as of Apr 29 02:23 PM

Metro Manila can ease to general community quarantine when its COVID-19 daily average cases declines to less 2,000 infections, OCTA Research Group said Thursday. Read more »

Quiapo vicar tells gov't: Churches safer than malls

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Updated as of Mar 24 08:19 AM

It is safer for the public to visit churches than malls, the parochial vicar of Quiapo Church said Wednesday as government opposed its operation during the Holy Week. Read more »