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Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced the partial resumption of the ‘Build, Build, Build’ projects. For areas under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), Villar said construction workers accredited by the DPWH “will be allowed to work on quarantine and isolation facilities, health facilities, emergency and maintenance works, flood control and other […]
Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles lauded all workers who are working to ensure Filipino families are protected against the threat of COVID-19 on Labor Day.“Nagbibigay-pugay tayo hindi lamang sa frontliners natin. A lot of industries are working triple-time so that the country can cope with the crisis we are currently facing.” “Congress must take […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported that it has completed seven “mega community quarantine” facilities for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, in partnership with private companies. In an accomplishment report, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said these health facilities also called “We Heal as One Centers” can accommodate a total of 1,976 people […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking to place 10 shipping containers that have been converted into mobile health facilities at the Cultural Center of Philippines (CCP) open grounds in Pasay City. “We have turned 10 shipping containers into mobile isolation facilities for patients who are awaiting diagnosis. These are those who […]
The Department Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Philippine Arena and the MVP Group of Companies have partnered in a large-scale health and safety initiative in a bid to isolate and provide optimal medical care against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Under the leadership of DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar and MVP Group of Companies chairman Manuel […]
Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero has allowed the partial operation of hardware stores and pet stores in the province of Sorsogon. In his Executive Order No. 23-2020, Escudero said the permission being granted was based on Memorandum No. 20-16 of the Department of Trade and Industry issued last April 13. “The operation shall be limited only to […]
With civil works at the Philippine Arena “We Heal As One” Center now at 70% advanced stage of completion, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is working to provide the three mega tents with electricity in preparation for their activation as quarantine facilities for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients. Public Works Undersecretary Emil K. […]
House Minority Leader Benny Abante Jr. on Thursday urged the government to continue the strict enforcement of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and other areas with a high concentration of COVID-19 cases while isolating areas that have recently recorded zero community transmissions. “There are 27 provinces that today have zero cases of […]
The conversion of three mega tents at the Philippine Arena complex in Bocaue, Bulacan into additional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) quarantine health facilities has formally started Monday, April 20, 2020. The mega tents were offered to the government by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) in response to the health crisis. The Department of Public Works and Highways […]
Pasig City has adopted an ordinance passed by Manila City which penalizes any act of discrimination against patients screened for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), healthcare workers, volunteers, and other frontliners amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto posted a copy of the ordinance in his Twitter account, saying the Pasig City government […]