Local News Archives - Page 412 of 423

‘No Vax, No Ride’ In NCR Public Transport Begins Jan. 17

The Philippine Herald - January 13, 2022

Only fully vaccinated individuals, with some exceptions, will be allowed to take public transportation beginning January 17, a Department of Transportation official said.

DepEd Can’t Declare Nationwide ‘Academic Break’: Exec

The Philippine Herald - January 13, 2022

A Department of Education official said the agency cannot announce a nationwide "academic break" despite the increase in the number of learners and teachers with flu-like symptoms or testing positive for Covid-19.

DOLE To Issue Advisory On Quarantine Leave For Covid-Hit Workers

The Philippine Herald - January 13, 2022

The Department of Labor and Employment is set to issue an advisory on paid isolation and quarantine leave benefits for workers who will be in isolation due to the Covid-19.

Volunteerism Spirit Livens Up Relief Efforts To ‘Odette’ Victims

The Philippine Herald - January 13, 2022

The Department of Social Welfare and Development continues to receive various donations and volunteering offers, boosting the government’s relief efforts for the Typhoon Odette victims.

Comelec Eyes To Start Printing Poll Ballots Jan. 17

The Philippine Herald - January 13, 2022

The Commission on Elections is looking to start printing the official ballots for the May 2022 polls early next week.

Army Engineering Units Help In ‘Odette’ Rebuilding Efforts

The Philippine Herald - January 13, 2022

The Philippine Army 52nd Engineer Brigade is assisting local government units in northeastern Mindanao in rebuilding and reconstruction efforts in communities severely affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette.

Gov’t Sets Sights On 90M Full Doses, 71M Booster Shots This Year

The Philippine Herald - January 12, 2022

More than 71.16 million adult Filipinos are expected to have received booster vaccine doses against Covid-19 by the end of the third quarter this year.

Mabalacat To Launch Covid-19 Home Care System

The Philippine Herald - January 12, 2022

Mabalacat City in Pampanga will roll out its Covid-19 home care system to manage residents with mild symptoms.

Unvaxxed Persons Compliant With ‘Stay At Home’ Order: DILG

The Philippine Herald - January 12, 2022

Unvaccinated individuals were directed to limit their movements to prevent further spread of the Covid-19, said Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, also pointed out that arrests are only a last resort for stubborn individuals.

DILG Urges Antique LGUs To Extend Biz Renewal Sans Penalty

The Philippine Herald - January 12, 2022

The Department of the Interior and Local Government in Antique has called local government units to extend the period of renewal of business permits without penalty in support of their financial recovery.