Kids 5 and up now allowed in select outdoor sites in MGCQ, GCQ areas

Leila B. Salaverria 07/10/2021

In a further easing of pandemic restrictions, children at least 5 years old are now allowed to visit select places outdoors in areas under less restrictive quarantine classifications. Under Resolution No. 125, the latest from the Inter-Agency…

Gov’t OKs 50% capacity for religious gatherings in GCQ areas starting Feb 15

Krissy Aguilar 02/12/2021

MANILA, Philippines — From 30 percent, the government has increased to 50 percent the allowed capacity for religious gatherings in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) starting on Monday, February 15. “Inapruban po ng IATF [Inter–Agency Task Force…

DTI: Maintain work from home setup, if possible

Catherine Gonzales 10/05/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is still encouraging businesses to implement a work-from-home setup for workers despite allowing several businesses in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) to operate at 100 percent…

Gyms, tutorial centers, grooming services can reopen in GCQ areas by Tuesday

Krissy Aguilar 08/31/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Gyms, establishments offering personal grooming services and tutorial centers can reopen starting Tuesday, September 1 in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ), Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said. “Iyong sektor gaya ng personal grooming, testing,…

House panel backs return of motorcycle taxi ops in GCQ areas

Neil Arwin Mercado 08/19/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The House committee on transportation has endorsed the resumption of operations of motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila during general community quarantine (GCQ) in a move to augment public transportation in the nation’s capital region.…

Churches reopen on July 11

Tina G. Santos - Philippine Daily Inquirer 07/08/2020

Catholic Church leaders are reminding the faithful to adhere to health protocols against the coronavirus as churches reopen for religious activities after restrictions were eased in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ). Religious gatherings in churches and…

IATF eases restrictions on gatherings, sports

Julie M. Aurelio - Philippine Daily Inquirer 07/04/2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has further eased community quarantine restrictions by allowing a number of activities to resume in a limited capacity. “For those who want to worship or…

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