The Palace reminded the public on Saturday, Jan. 8, to get updates and news, especially about the COVID-19 pandemic, only from official sources to avoid panic and confusion.
The water level of three major dams in Luzon will likely continue to drop this January, fueling the need to manage and conserve water to help guard against water shortage before the onset of the rainy season.
Following an increase in the number of infections traced after the Christmas and New Year revelries, Ilocos Norte has again tightened its borders by requiring a negative test result from all those wishing to enter the province.
New cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Bacolod City have doubled in two days, prompting Mayor Evelio Leonardia to strongly remind Bacolodnons to continue observing minimum public health standards to curb further spread of the infection.