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Presidential adviser warns vs return to ECQ, bats for ‘localized lockdowns’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 07:58 PM

Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said going back to ECQ would “destroy businesses and people who are trying to restart.”  Read more »

Hatid Tulong seeks understanding for sheltering stranded passengers at Rizal Stadium

Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 29 12:21 PM

MANILA – The head of the Hatid Tulong program on Saturday appealed for understanding after photos and videos of stranded individuals crammed inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, disregarding the protocol on social distancing circulated on social media.  Read more »

PBA chief still optimistic of league's return, despite extension of GCQ

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 16 02:31 PM

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial is confident that the league remains on schedule for a return to action later this year, even after the extension of the general community quarantine in Metro Manila.   Read more »

'We can't afford a second wave': Palace checks NCR coronavirus data before easing restrictions

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 10 11:01 AM

MANILA - Malacañang on Wednesday reiterated that the decision to lower or retain lockdown classifications in Metro Manila would depend on scientific data.   Read more »

Philippines rekindles economy, unwinds one of world's longest lockdowns

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 01 06:00 AM

The Philippines on Monday attempted to resuscitate its economy from one of the world's longest coronavirus lockdowns as restrictions eased further, allowing limited resumption of work and public transportation. Read more »

Parañaque to lift liquor ban on June 1, but public drinking still prohibited

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 11:04 PM

Liquor consumption will only be allowed inside residences, as drinking in public places will remain prohibited. Read more »

Unnecessary travel, leisure trips still banned under GCQ

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 12:12 AM

Unnecessary travel and leisure trips are still banned despite the easing of quarantine measures in Metro Manila. Read more »

Leaving Metro Manila during general quarantine? Here's how

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 29 10:38 AM

Stranded individuals who want to leave Metro Manila should coordinate with the police as the region prepared to further ease its coronavirus lockdown, an official said Friday. Read more »

Duterte urged to keep prohibition on old jeepneys under modified GCQ

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 01:44 PM

A member of an inter-agency task force on the coronavirus pandemic said Thursday it recommended that the loosest lockdown continue to prohibit traditional jeepneys, which may eventually be used for deliveries only.    Read more »

IATF inirekomenda kay Duterte ang pagpapatupad ng GCQ sa Metro Manila

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 28 06:39 PM

Kinumpirma ito nitong Huwebes ni Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año, miyembro ng Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) na siyang nagbabalangkas ng mga patakarang angkop sa COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more »

Duterte urged to place Metro Manila under looser general quarantine: IATF member

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 28 01:59 PM

A member of an inter-agency task force on the coronavirus pandemic said Thursday it urged President Rodrigo Duterte to downgrade the lockdown of 12 million people in Metro Manila to a general community quarantine or GCQ.    Read more »

Metro Manila mayors want coronavirus restrictions eased further

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 12:21 AM

Metro Manila mayors want lockdown measures eased further by June 1st, prompting airline and railway authorities to prepare for a possible general community quarantine.  Read more »

Bawal sukat, refund: Dep't stores naghahanda sa pagdagsa ng mga tao sa ‘new normal’

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 27 08:37 PM

Ilang paghahanda na ang inilatag ng mga mall, sakaling isailalim na sa mas pinaluwag na quarantine protocols sa Metro Manila, partikular na sa mga bilihan ng mga damit sa loob ng department stores.   Read more »

Philippines tries transport test run to prepare for commuter chaos

Reuters
Posted at May 26 09:15 PM

Police in the Philippine capital did a dry run on Tuesday of measures to enforce social distancing on public transport and control the spread of coronavirus, a tricky task in a densely populated city known for its commuting chaos. Read more »

Only parts of Metro Manila may remain under ECQ: MMC chair

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 10:36 PM

MANILA - Only specific areas or villages in Metro Manila may remain under an enhanced community quarantine if the strict lockdown in the capital region is lifted after May 31, the chairperson of the Metro Manila Council (MMC) said Friday. Read more »

Immigration files deportation charges vs Spanish man in Dasma quarantine scuffle

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 05:59 PM

Deportation charges have been filed against a Spanish national who allegedly violated coronavirus disease (COVID-19) measures and shouted at policemen at an exclusive Makati subdivision in late April, the Bureau of Immigration said.   Read more »

Las Piñas City lifts liquor ban but drinking in public places still prohibited

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 06:17 PM

Las Piñas City has lifted the ban on the sale and consumption of liquor and other alcoholic drinks, after over a month of enforcing it. Read more »

San Juan allows liquor sale again

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 09:55 PM

Officials said that consumption of liquor in San Juan is allowed "as long as it is done inside the house and physical distancing is strictly observed." Read more »

Mandaluyong OKs sale of liquor again after 2-month ban

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 09:12 PM

The ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of wines, beers and “and other intoxicating beverages” was signed by Mayor Carmelita Abalos.   Read more »

Jogging, biking, walking outdoors allowed under modified lockdown: Roque

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 15 02:24 PM

MANILA - Cooped up Metro Manila residents can now go for a walk or jog outside beginning Saturday, May 16, the day the modified enhanced community quarantine takes effect, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Friday. Read more »