Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ireneo Vizmonte on Friday (Oct. 15) said that cinemas and other recreational facilities like internet cafes, arcades, and swimming pools may now operate at 30% capacity.
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Wednesday (Oct. 13) approved the guidelines on the implementation of Alert Level System for COVID-19 response in chosen pilot areas, placing the National Capital Region under Alert Level 3 from Oct. 16 to 31.
As Metro Manila transitions from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sec. Ramon Lopez said more jobs are expected to return to the labor market.
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) on Tuesday (Oct. 12) urged local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) to close cemeteries, memorial parks, and columbaria from the public for five days to avoid possible spikes in Covid-19 infections.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and representatives of the local government announced the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) in the city. The program aims to enhance road safety, alleviate traffic congestion, and instill traffic discipline among motorists traversing the city.
The OCTA Research Group on Monday (Oct. 11) said the country and the National Capital Region are seeing a downward trend in the COVID-19 reproduction numbers.
