By Jerome Carlo Paunan MANILA — The Department of Budget Management (DBM) on Friday said it has released P10.894 billion to 17 Metro Manila local government units (LGUs) for “ayuda” or cash aid to individuals and households affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). The amount, the DBM said, would cover the financial assistance of… Read More DBM releases P10.89B to NCR LGUs for ECQ ‘ayuda’
By Alehia Therese Abuan PARAÑAQUE CITY — The City Government of Taguig has started its house-to-house distribution of Stay-at-Home family food packs even before the declaration of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) staring Friday. Aug. 6. The distribution was in anticipation of the ECQ from Aug. 6 to Aug.… Read More Taguig starts giving ‘Stay-at-Home’ family food packs
By Jimmyley Guzman QUEZON CITY — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) today asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the spread of fake news and misinformation that those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 shall not be given “ayuda” or cash aid, and/or benefits. MMDA Chairperson Benhur Abalos said news circulating… Read More MMDA asks NBI: Go after spreaders of ‘No Vaccine, No Ayuda’
By Phil Muslims… Read More Metro Manila curfew hours on ECQ: 8 pm to 4 am
By Jerome Carlo Paunan MANILA — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today echoed the call of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for local government units (LGUs) to ensure that facilities in vaccination sites are designed to give special accommodation to senior citizens, persons with comorbidities, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). In a directive to… Read More DILG: Vax sites should cater to persons with special needs
By Jerome Carlo Paunan MANILA– Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary and Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said alternative COVID-19 vaccination sites are now being identified in coordination with Metro Manila mayors and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Malaya said that 28 out of the 407 operational vaccination sites in NCR are affected… Read More Alternative vax sites in NCR during flooding
By Jerome Carlo Paunan MANILA, — National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Major General Vicente Danao Jr. said they have not monitored any threat during President Duterte’s last SONA this afternoon. “We have not monitored any threat ahead but we are continuously coordinating with our member-agencies,” Danao said. The NCRPO chief said more holistic… Read More No threat monitored during PRRD’s last SONA -NCRPO
By Jimmyley Guzman PASIG CITY — The Joint Task Force National Capital Region (JTF NCR) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines is all set to provide security for the sixth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Monday. The JTF NCR, under the leadership of its Commander, Brigadier General Marceliano… Read More JTF NCR all set for PRRD’s last SONA today
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