Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police Gen. Guillermo Eleazar has directed police offices and units in Metro Manila to “immediately coordinate” with local government units (LGUs) on limitations to be imposed for outdoor exercises.
The Department of Health (DOH) was given 10 days to pay healthcare workers who have yet to receive their benefits such as special risk allowance (SRA) and Active Hazard Duty Pay (AHDP).
The LRT-2, MRT-3, and Philippine National Railways (PNR) will continue to provide Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APORs) who are vaccinated against COVID-19 free rides on selected hours.
Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Saturday (Aug. 21) said the DOH recommended modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) accompanied by granular lockdowns.