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DOH projects less active cases if ECQ is extended in NCR

The Department of Health (DOH) projected possible scenarios of the COVID-19 active cases in Metro Manila by the end of September depending on the duration of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in place.

40% of NCR’s population vaccinated

At least 40% of the National Capital Region’s (NCR) population have already been given a shot of COVID-19 vaccine, data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed. As of Aug. 10, a...

Fire hits construction site in Taguig

Authorities reported a fire at a construction site in Taguig on Wednesday night (Aug.10). In an interview with DZBB, Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano said the initial report was that a gas pipe...

NCR begins ‘ayuda’ distribution

The cash assistance or ‘ayuda’ distribution in the National Capital Region (NCR) began today (Aug. 11) amid the ongoing implementation of a 14-day enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). The Department of Budget and...

DILG: No delay in the distribution of ayuda in NCR today

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Wednesday (Aug. 11) there will be no delay in the distribution of the ‘ayuda’ (financial aid) from the national government for...

Another barangay exec ordered to explain refusal to give Q-Passes to residents not fully vaxxed

Another barangay official was served a show-cause order by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for refusing to give quarantine passes to those not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  ARTA sent Barangay San Isidro...

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