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‘NO MASK, NO ENTRY’ NOT PART OF COVID-19 QUARANTINE GUIDELINES – NOGRALES

The “no mask, no entry” policy set by some supermarkets, pharmacies, and restaurants is not among the measures being enforced as part of the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine, a Palace official said. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said these establishments should continue to allow customers to enter their places of business for as long as the […]

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GOVT TO ENSURE STEADY SUPPLY OF FOOD, ESSENTIAL GOODS IN THE MARKET — NOGRALES

The government is assuring the public that it is continuously monitoring and addressing issues involving the transport of raw materials needed by meat processors in Luzon which is now under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Saturday stressed that measures had already […]

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POGOs CLOSED DURING COVID-19 QUARANTINE – NOGRALES

Operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are temporarily suspended while the enhanced community quarantine to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is being enforced in Luzon, a Palace official said. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said that aside from malls and hotels, the operation of POGOs are also suspended until COVID-19 situation in the country […]

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ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE IN LUZON TO HELP CONTAIN COVID-19 — NOGRALES

The government has stressed that the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) now in place in Luzon will help contain the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and reminded Luzon residents to stay at home in order to prevent the coronavirus from further spreading in the country. Addressing the public in the government’s daily “Laging Handa” […]

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COUPLES ENCOURAGED TO POSTPONE WEDDING IN METRO MANILA – NOGRALES

As part of the government’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Malacañang encouraged couples to postpone their wedding in Metro Manila. Speaking to Palace reporters, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said love can wait but the threat of COVID-19 cannot be stopped. “Ito yung struggle natin (This is our struggle) but this is the […]

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CARAGA FARMERS TO DIRECTLY MARKET PRODUCTS TO GOV’T INSTITUTIONS – NOGRALES

Various government agencies led by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with private organizations to improve market linkage for the farm products of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Caraga Region.  Organized under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program of DAR and the Department of Social […]

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GOVT TO STRICTLY ENFORCE BAN ON ‘MASS GATHERINGS’ – NOGRALES

“Government will not stop us from going about our business––but we have to understand that it cannot be business as usual if we hope to overcome this public health threat.”  This was according to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who on Friday, announced that the government will be strictly prohibiting “mass gatherings” as part of its […]

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TRANSPORT OF GOODS NOT COVERED BY METRO MANILA COMMUNITY QUARANTINE — NOGRALES

The suspension of domestic air, land, and sea travel to and from Metro Manila from March 15 until April 14 excludes the transport of goods to and from the National Capital Region to ensure that grocery shelves remain stocked for the duration of the community quarantine that will cover Metro Manila’s close to 13 million […]

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PHILHEALTH TO SHOULDER COVID-19 TESTING COSTS — NOGRALES

As part of directives from President Rodrigo Duterte for government to address concerns involving COVID-19, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will now shoulder testing costs for the disease so that the public need not worry of the expenses that could be incurred by persons seeking treatment. This was announced on Wednesday by Cabinet Secretary […]

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4-DAY WORK WEEK, FLEXI WORK TO HELP GOVT, PRIVATE SECTOR COPE WITH COVID-19 – NOGRALES

A four-day workweek for government workers and flexi-work arrangements are among the options being considered by the government to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as prevent job losses as the private sector attempts to cope with the impact of the outbreak on businesses. In an interview on Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles […]