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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles reiterated that the economic gains made by the Duterte Administration in its first three years will help the Philippines survive the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that there are already signs that the country is on the road to recovery. In his opening remarks at the second Pre-State of […]
The national government is still weighing calls to lift the provincial bus ban to help drivers and operators recover from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said. In an interview over DZBB, Nograles said part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) “calibrated approach” on the resumption of public transportation […]
The national government has discouraged home-based quarantine for those who have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to minimize the risk of transmission within households, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said. Nograles, also co-chairperson of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), said the government will instead be shifting its […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Metro Manila could possibly be placed under the less restrictive modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) on July 16 as long as localized lockdowns are imposed immediately. Nograles emphasized that a shift to MGCQ will be one of the two options that will be proposed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for […]
The government is set and ready to implement its Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program in various provinces in Central Luzon after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and farmers groups entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through “virtual signing” at Clark, Pampanga last […]
The government will prioritize systems that will expedite the delivery of food aid or financial support to vulnerable sectors, one of which is the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) or the National ID system.This according to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who at the Tapatan sa Aristocrat virtual forum on Monday stressed the importance of an accurate […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Monday assured the public that the government would work to continue food programs that target Filipino children even as it grapples with the challenges brought about by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking to members of the media at the virtual edition of Tapatan sa Aristocrat, Nograles, Chair of the […]
The Philippine government will focus on five key areas as part of efforts to overcome the challenges to food security in the country as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic––five priorities to rebuild confidence and help the Philippines adjust to the “new normal.” These were enumerated on Thursday by Cabinet Secretary Karlo […]
With the country dealing with unemployment as a consequence of the adverse economic impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles has appealed to the public to adopt a “country first” or #PinasMunaTayo mindset to help Filipino industries and businesses get back on their feet and continue employment of their workers.Speaking on […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles urged the private sector to aid government efforts to ensure food security and resiliency in the country, stressing on Tuesday that a whole-of-government approach was necessary to provide the public with access to affordable food in order to eradicate hunger.Speaking to members of the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, Inc. (PCFMI) […]