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Bongbong Marcos proposes Frontliners' Day on March 15
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. proposed that March 15 be declared as Frontliners' Day to recognize the sacrifices of essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
No plan to raise NCR to Alert Level 4 despite COVID surge, says Concepcion
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion stated there is no need to raise the National Capital Region (NCR) to Alert Level 4 despite a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Duterte makes face shields mandatory in ECQ, alert level 5 areas
President Rodrigo Duterte approved recommendations making face shields mandatory only in areas under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), coronavirus disease (COVID-19) alert level 5, and granular lockdown.
SC prohibits sensitive photos, recordings in videoconferencing
The Supreme Court has ruled that sensitive photographs and recordings, particularly those involving women and children, can only be presented during in-court proceedings and are prohibited in videoconferencing.
PH economy to reach pre-pandemic level by Q1 2022
The Philippine economy is projected to recover to its pre-pandemic level by the first quarter of 2022, according to Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Chua.
PH economy grows 7.1% in Q3, exceeding expectations
The Philippine economy grew by 7.1 percent in the third quarter of 2021, exceeding the expected 4.7% and placing the country among the highest growths in Southeast and East Asia.
Philippine economy seen to beat Q3 expectations
The Philippine economy is expected to surpass third-quarter expectations, driven by a recovery in manufacturing and trade despite stricter quarantine measures.
Baguio reopens to fully vaxxed tourists starting Oct 25
Baguio City has reopened its tourism industry starting October 25, 2021, allowing entry only to fully vaccinated adult tourists and minors who will undergo testing.
Metro Manila Alert Level 3 seen to bring back 300,000 workers
Metro Manila's shift to Alert Level 3 is projected to bring back approximately 300,000 workers, with less than 100,000 remaining jobless.
Zamboanga City health workers call for stricter quarantine amid COVID-19 surge
Health workers in Zamboanga City urged the national government to impose stricter quarantine measures due to a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.