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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has temporarily suspended operations in its Consular Office in Tuguegarao, from January 20 to 29, following the city’s shift to ECQ. Those with affected appointments are requested to contact the office for rescheduling. Read More
The construction of the Bicol International Airport (BIA), which began in 2008, is nearing completion, according to the Department of Tourism. Once operational, the airport is expected to serve up to 2 million airline passengers annually. Read More
The Tuguegarao local government has placed the city under at least a 10-day enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) status, from January 20 to 29, following a significant spike in Covid-19 cases. The city will follow amended ECQ guidelines established by the national Covid-19 task force. Read More / Read the Guidelines
The bypass road in Urdaneta, Pangasinan is now open to motorists following its official inauguration. The 7.17-km road is expected to benefit 38,000 motorists daily, according to the regional Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Read More
The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has announced that returning OFWs will no longer be allowed to undergo their required quarantine at home, following the recent detection of the new Covid-19 virus strain in the country. Read More
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, festivities for a number of annual festivals in the Cordillera Administrative Region—including Sagada’s Etag Festival and La Trinidad’s Strawberry Festival—have been cancelled or postponed. Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the upward trend in Covid-19 cases around the world, particularly in the Americas, western Pacific, and Africa, may lead to a weekly death toll of 100,000 soon. Everyone is urged to follow minimum health and safety protocols. Read More
The portion of the main road in Taft, Eastern Samar has been cleared following a rain-induced landslide last week. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reopened the road to motorists, but will impose a 6PM to 6AM closure for safety reasons. Read More
The Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has approved “in principle” the proposal to transition areas in the country with zero Covid-19 transmission cases to a “new normal” classification by February. The IATF is currently developing guidelines under the new status. Read More
The provincial government of the Mountain Province has suspended work from January 18 to 22 amid a significant spike that saw the area’s Covid-19 cases double within a week. Government and public services will maintain a skeletal workforce. Read More
Amid the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the city government and the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation, Inc. (BFFFI) have decided to postpone its annual Panagbenga flower festival for 2021. Toned-down festivities may still occur within the year, subject to health and safety restrictions. Read More
As part of the provincial government’s public transport modernization program, at least 30 new modern PUJs are set to ply roads in Cebu City, according to the regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Read More
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have resumed clearing work along the main road of Eastern Samar following rain-induced flooding and landslides in the region earlier this week. For safety, the road remains closed to all motorists. Read More
Following detection of the new UK Covid-19 variant in the Philippines, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has ordered third-generation contacts of people with the new variant to be included in contact tracing. Read More
Due to limited quarantine testing facilities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Philippine Airlines has diverted flights from Saudi Arabia to Clark International Airport from January 14 to 16. Affected flights include those from Riyadh, Dammam, Doha, and Dubai. Read More
Passengers of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) can now sign up for the train service’s contact tracing app, which replaces the manual forms and log sheets currently being used in all MRT stations. Read More
Thousands of residents in three Samar provinces have been displaced due to widespread flooding. Landslides have also rendered select roads and bridges impassable, according to a report from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Read More
The initial vaccination of priority sectors might be pursued by the third or fourth week of February, according to National Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. The first batch of vaccines is expected to arrive by February 20. Read More
Despite being urged to stay at home, over 14 thousand devotees have visited Quiapo Church and its surrounding areas for the Feast of the Black Nazarene, according to the NCR Police Office (NCRPO). The gathering has drawn mixed reactions from the public, who cite the need to be extra cautious amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More 1, 2
Despite cancelling the Traslacion (parade), the Manila city government has announced it will implement road closures from January 08 to 09 in observance of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. The city’s Public Information Office (PIO) continues to encourage devotees to stay at home. Read More
The mainline of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) has increased its train capacity and can now run 22 trains simultaneously. The additional trains aim to decrease wait time and increase the line’s daily passenger capacity. Read More
