The Department of Health announces that the number of patients infected with COVID-19 continues to improve, reporting an average of around 2,200 cases every day nationwide.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade orders the transportation sector to implement the “one-seat apart” rule to increase public transport capacity, operationalize more PUV routes and units, and accelerate service contracting for buses and jeepneys to accommodate more commuters, while strictly enforcing health protocols.
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez sees no need to defer the 13th month pay for this year as the government stands ready to support distressed micro and small enterprises amid the pandemic.
Latin America and the Caribbean reports at least 10 million confirmed coronavirus cases and 370,000 deaths, plunging the region into its worst health, economic and social crisis in recent history.
The financing, which aims to support vaccination of up to 1 billion people, is part of an overall World Bank package of up to USD160 billion through June 2021 to help developing countries fight the pandemic.
Royal Canin PH launches its rewards program mobile application, Royal Canin Club, which aims to bring credible information and exclusive brand deals and content to pet owners.
The Philippine Statistics Authority in Western Visayas is urging the support and cooperation of target pre-registrants for the Philippine Identification System Registration that commenced on October 12.
Despite La Mesa Dam's current water level nearing the overflow type, residents of Metro Manila should not be complacent there would not be water shortage in the future, said PAGASA.
“I hope we don’t experience what is happening in Europe as what is being reported by international news agencies, but we cannot deny that the number of infections may rise again if we become irresponsible.“
The Department of Trade and Industry in the Cordillera Administrative Region conducts regular seminars and “webinars” to help businesses adapt to the changing landscape of incorporating online marketing in the system.
ANDANAR: “The PCOO’s budget for 2021 amounts to about PHP1.59 billion, which we will use to communicate to the people, as we recover as a nation, with the Duterte administration laying out the path for resilience and sustainability.”
Completing its construction weeks ahead, travelers can now enjoy trimmed down travel time as the Skyway 3 project linking Southern and Northern Luzon seamlessly has been officially completed.
The rivalry between newly-elected Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano has ended after the two agreed to “work together” for the timely passage of the proposed PHP4.5-trillion national budget for 2021.
GUEVARRA: "It may be discussed at the IATF meeting on Thursday. This issue on curfew hours should be taken up in relation to other measures, such as allowing more business categories to open, as well as increasing transport capacity."
In a message, Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddes Libiran said the operationalization of the new passenger terminal building is slated for next year to ensure “operational readiness and transfer.”
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas announces that it has allocated PHP298.1 million for the COVID-19 response in the region.
Bacolod City analyzes the effectivity of the safety protocols in major public markets based on the results of the mandatory surveillance testing for COVID-19 participated in by vendors last weekend.
The United States government, through the US Agency for International Development, provides an additional PHP73 million (USD1.5 million) in food assistance to support displaced families in Lanao del Sur province.
Cayetano tenders his irrevocable resignation as House Speaker, saying the “untenable political situation” at the House of Representatives has prompted him to “put aside all politics.”