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QC reminds companies to report potential COVID-19 cases; eyes suit vs construction firm

The Quezon City government has reiterated its call to companies to immediately report possible coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases among their workers even as it plans to sue a construction firm...

DOTr resumes ‘libreng sakay’ for medical frontliners, essential workers, APORs

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) resumed its expanded free ride service for medical frontliners, essential workers and authorized persons outside residence (APORs) on Monday (Sept. 13).

PGH faces staffing crisis – official

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is facing a staffing crisis as some of its healthcare workers are getting sick while other volunteer doctors opt to quit, a PGH spokesperson said on Monday (Sept. 13).

DSWD, LGUs to fund food packs for residents under granular lockdowns

Households under granular lockdowns will be receiving food packs instead of cash assistance, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said.

DOH yet to approve booster shots for medical workers

The Department of Health (DOH) clarified on Monday (Sept. 13) that the DOH All Expert Group (AEG) is still “carefully deliberating” on the administration of booster shots to healthcare workers here.

Davao City fast-tracks procurement for oxygen plant materials

The Davao City provincial government is fast-tracking the procurement process for materials to build an oxygen plant in the city. In an interview on Monday (Sept. 13), Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio...

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