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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recorded a substantial reduction in air pollution levels on the first day of 2021 in Metro Manila by as much as 59 percent compared to pollution levels recorded last year. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu cited the support of Metro Manila local executives and residents to the government’s […]
Metro Manila rated Satisfactory to Very Satisfactory in following anti-smoking policies according to a study conducted by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Foundation Inc. (UPCMCFI) on the level of compliance in implementing smoke-free policies in five local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) resumed its road clearing operations in coordination with the 17 local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim said members of the Task Force Special Operations (TFSO) will assist the LGUs in their operations against obstructions in an effort to help alleviate traffic and […]
Eight hotels in Metro Manila have secured certifications from the Department of Tourism (DOT) to operate for “staycations” under the general community (GCQ). quarantine. As of October 9, the following hotels are allowed to accept staycations: Okada Manila Grand Hyatt Makati Shangri-La Nobu Hotel Shangri-La at the Fort Solaire Resort Edsa Shangri-La Joy Nostalg Hotel […]
A total of 23 additional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) quarantine facilities in Metro Manila are now under construction and is being fast-tracked for completion before the end of August 2020. This was disclosed by Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar citing the urgency of the projects as the Department of Health recently announced […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez has advised the public not to panic buy and engage in hoarding following the enforcement of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) measures in Metro Manila and in four other adjacent provinces. Lopez said there is enough supply of goods in Metro Manila and the four other […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will install three more solar-powered sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Metro Manila after unveiling the first one along Roxas Boulevard in Manila recently.DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said similar solar-powered STPs will be installed along major river systems that drain into Manila Bay: the Libertad outfall in Parañaque […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Metro Manila could possibly be placed under the less restrictive modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) on July 16 as long as localized lockdowns are imposed immediately. Nograles emphasized that a shift to MGCQ will be one of the two options that will be proposed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) national president and Quirino Gov. Dax Cua said he welcomes efforts to review and improve protocols in the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program (BP2) to prevent a surge of COVID-19 cases in the provinces, and suggested that the national and local governments work together to improve incentives […]
Deputy Speaker LRay Villafuerte has moved to fast-track the implementation of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asainitiative of President Rodrigo Duterte by proposing new legislation establishing township revitalization programs nationwide in a bid to finally decongest Metro Manila and create more jobs and self-employment opportunities in rural communities against the backdrop of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. […]