Civic organizations and even private groups joined the government's effort to help affected communities hit by Typhoon Odette especially in Caraga Region.
San Miguel Corporation affiliate Bank of Commerce is focusing on increasing support for local businesses, particularly SMEs, to help promote economic growth in the face of the ongoing pandemic.
A total of 15 personnel of the Presidential Security Group have tested positive for Covid-19, PSG commander Colonel Randolph Cabangbang said on Thursday.
Thousands of families in various provinces affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette have already received "immediate" cash assistance from the National Housing Authority.
Small farmers tilling two hectares and below of rice land will get an annual direct cash assistance under a new law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte.
Police reminded all motorists and commuters traveling in and out of Metro Manila and neighboring provinces to always bring their vax cards which may be required upon entry through border control points.
Malacañang assured it is taking the necessary steps to enforce strict Covid-19 protocols following the planned visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to areas hit by Typhoon Odette last month.
"JAILED AND ARRESTED," President Rodrigo Duterte said those who refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19 should just “stay home” or risk getting prisoned.
President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to the Roman Catholic Church to suspend the physical masses, including the traditional Traslacion procession and mass for the Black Nazarene amid the spike of Covid-19 cases in the country.