Gov’t eases quarantine restrictions to help more businesses resume operations

Leila B. Salaverria - Philippine Daily Inquirer 05/24/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) on Saturday eased some quarantine restrictions to allow more businesses to resume full operations, according to presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. Roque said in a statement…

BSP: No interest on loans during ECQ, MECQ period

Daxim L. Lucas 05/22/2020

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday reminded lending institutions that they are prohibited from charging interest on interest, fees and charges—such as late payment fees—on all loan payments falling due within the ongoing quarantine period.…

Public cooperative so far on third day of MECQ in Talisay City

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It has been generally peaceful so far on the third day of the implementation of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Talisay City, Cebu. Police Major Gerard Ace Pelare, chief of Talisay…

After easing quarantine rules, gov’t now eyes lockdowns per barangay

Darryl John Esguerra - INQUIRER.net 05/21/2020

MANILA, Philippines — After relaxing some community quarantine restrictions, the government may impose lockdowns per barangay and do away with locking down areas by regions, National Task Force Against COVID-19 chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said…

Talisay City to remain under MECQ until May 31 – Gullas

Doris C. Bongcac 05/19/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Talisay City will not shift to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) just yet. Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas announced in a Facebook post Tuesday night, May 19, 2020, that the Interagency Task Force on Emerging…

SC: Courts in areas under MECQ still closed

Jerome Aning - Philippine Daily Inquirer 05/17/2020

MANILA, Philippines – Lower courts located in areas under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) will remain closed but those under general community quarantine (GCQ) would physically open starting on Monday. Through two circulars issued on Friday…

Public told about new normal: Wear face masks, observe social distancing

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The public must remember to still use face masks, observe social distancing and avoid mass gatherings in areas that are already under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ) because…

Labella welcomes IATF’s decision; Cebu City to remain under ECQ

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella welcomed the decision of the national government allowing the city to remain under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). The decision came a day after the city government on Friday,…

Chan continues to wait for IATF reply on his appeal to place Lapu under MECQ

Doris C. Bongcac 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – What will it be for Lapu-Lapu City? Mayor Junard Ahong Chan said in a Facebook post early on Saturday morning, May 16, 2020, that he continues to wait for the reply of the…

Certain businesses in Cebu City allowed to operate starting tomorrow

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some businesses can start to operate at limited capacity starting Saturday, May 16, 2020, as the city shifts to the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). In the newly signed Executive Order No. 77,…

Regional IATF recommendation: Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue under MECQ

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cities of Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue should be included in the areas in the country to be placed under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). This was the recommendation of the Interagency Task Force…

Cebu City hopes to remain under ECQ

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government is hoping that the city will remain under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) despite the recommendation of the Interagency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) that the city…

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