| 1970-01-01 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Monitoring of Covid-19 patients but also persons under monitoring (PUMs) and patients under investig... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 1970-01-01 |
International flights suspension |
The Department of Tourism has created a Tourism Airport Team that provides a 24-hour service to stra... |
Intl SOS |
| 1970-01-01 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
At least 82 different localities have imposed differing restrictions and quarantine measures. ... |
Intl SOS |
| 1970-01-01 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
At least 82 different localities have imposed differing restrictions and quarantine measures. ... |
Intl SOS |
| 1970-01-01 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Additional five laboratories (+2 in the making) were set-up and testing kits imported ... |
Department of Health |
| 1970-01-01 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Leyte IATF monitors persons with cough, flu in barangays... |
Philippine Information Agency |
| 1970-01-01 |
Testing policy |
Due to limited tests, only people are tested that have severe symptoms and not if they only have an ... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 1970-01-01 |
Schools closure |
DepEd chief says classes to open on August 24... |
PNA |
| 1970-01-01 |
Economic measures |
The city government is distributing vegetable seeds to encourage residents to grow vegetables as a s... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-01-19 |
Border closure |
Ban of citizens to leave the country for tourism (exception of Overseas Filipino Workers)... |
Department of Foreign Affairs |
| 2020-01-22 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Training of health professionals on COVID-19 and ensuring of preparedness (e.g. equipment assessment... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-01-30 |
Testing policy |
Testing of Persons Under Investigation (PUI): defined as having both a symptom (cough, colds or feve... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-01-31 |
Visa restrictions |
Travel ban for people from the Hubei province... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-01-31 |
Strengthening the public health system |
PhilHealth will cover the payments for the quarantine and isolation for people under suspicion or co... |
PhilHealth |
| 2020-02-02 |
Visa restrictions |
Suspension of visa issuing to all Chinese citizen and other nationals that were in China during the ... |
Department of Foreign Affairs |
| 2020-02-06 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
Mandatory 14 day quaratine for Filipino repatriats... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-02-06 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Mandatory 14 day quaratine for Filipino repatriats... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-02-06 |
Economic measures |
Central bank cuts interest rates... |
Financial times |
| 2020-03-03 |
Visa restrictions |
All travels from and to the northern regions of South Korea that are affected by an outbreak is bann... |
Department of Foreign Affairs |
| 2020-03-09 |
State of emergency declared |
State of public healt emergency declared... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-10 |
Limit public gatherings |
Ban on public gatherings... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-10 |
Schools closure |
In national capital region all school are closed... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-11 |
Limit public gatherings |
Strong advice against participation in public gatherings; event organizers are mandated to take care... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-03-11 |
Strengthening the public health system |
PhilHealth will cover all COVID 19 tests... |
PhilHealth |
| 2020-03-11 |
Changes in prison-related policies |
Visits to prisons suspended... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-11 |
Economic measures |
PhilHealth will cover all COVID 19 tests and cover the quarantine and isolation costs; additional fu... |
PhilHealth |
| 2020-03-12 |
Border checks |
Thermal scanning and disinfection at NAJA airport... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-13 |
Military deployment |
To support logistics around COVID-19 and support quarantine monitoring ... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-14 |
Curfews |
Many local government units (including in Metro Manila) have announced overnight curfews (most commo... |
ABC news |
| 2020-03-15 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Limited public services; e.g. malls... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France |
| 2020-03-15 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
Metropolitan Manila (with school closure included)... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France |
| 2020-03-15 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Metropolitan Manila (with school closure included)... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France |
| 2020-03-15 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
No travel to or from manila... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France |
| 2020-03-15 |
Public services closure |
Limited public services; e.g. malls... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France |
| 2020-03-15 |
Visa restrictions |
Travellers from China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea.... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France |
| 2020-03-15 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Limited public services.. Only Emergency and Health.... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France |
| 2020-03-16 |
State of emergency declared |
State of calamity declared... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-16 |
Economic measures |
Freeze of prices for food nationally; fines up to 2 million pesos or 15 years imprisonment for viola... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-16 |
Strengthening the public health system |
The price of face masks is being regulated and frozen at 28 pesos nationally... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-03-17 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Due to quaratine, all flights to and from Luzon are cancelled... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-17 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
For regions and municipalities across the country; in some regions check-points are being used to en... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-17 |
Awareness campaigns |
Information hotline launched... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-03-17 |
Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival |
Medical certificate testifying COVID negative issued in the previous 48 hours.... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Italy |
| 2020-03-19 |
Visa restrictions |
All visa issuing and entries to the PHN without visa are being halted... |
Department of Foreign Affairs |
| 2020-03-21 |
Economic measures |
Food support given out across regions in the Philippines... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-22 |
Curfews |
Full 24h curfew for students and elderly ... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-22 |
Military deployment |
Coast guard and navy activated to control the Manila bay during extended quarantine... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-22 |
Border closure |
All foreign citizens (apart from those with residency in the Philippines) are banned from entering... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-23 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Rationing of health equipment nationally ... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-24 |
Limit public gatherings |
People with TB will get 1 month supply of their medication to avoid exposing them unnecessarily... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-03-24 |
Amendments to funeral and burial regulations |
Only immediate relatives allowed to attend funerals ... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-24 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
On March 24, Duterte signed RA 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act which authorizes him to wie... |
PNA |
| 2020-03-25 |
Strengthening the public health system |
People giving wrong information around COVID at health centres are being prosecuted under newly set-... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-25 |
Economic measures |
Overseas Filipino Workers receive a 200 USD cash support... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-25 |
Limit public gatherings |
Support for elderly to do their shopping has been installed to protect them as vulnerable groups... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-25 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Law was implemented to give President Duterte special powers in the response to COVID-19... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-25 |
Limit public gatherings |
Ban on sale of alcohol implemented (as part of strict lock-down, border control and public service c... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-25 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Evacuation centres opened to be used for quaratine... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-26 |
Partial lockdown |
Full lock-down of the multiple regions with only essential services remaining and people allowed to ... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-26 |
Economic measures |
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration releases 96.30 mio. PHP to stranded overseas Filipino wo... |
Government |
| 2020-03-27 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Telemedicine' program launched to limit public gatherings in health facilities... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-27 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Government agencies that will lead the task groups of the National Task Force (NTF) on COVID-19 have... |
Government |
| 2020-03-28 |
Amendments to funeral and burial regulations |
Funeral guidelines for deceased Covid-19 patients issued... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-30 |
Economic measures |
Release of P200-billion social protection program for low-income families... |
Philippine Information Agency |
| 2020-03-30 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
The city is equipping its 73 closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) with an AI (Artificial Intell... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-31 |
Mass population testing |
Enough test kits are available in the region to initiate mass-testing ... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-03-31 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Boats and hotels are being identified across the country as potential quaratine facilities... |
Government |
| 2020-04-01 |
Full lockdown |
Only grocery shopping and medical purposes legitimate reason for leaving house... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-04-01 |
Economic measures |
Private sector employers may defer the grant of holiday pay for their employees this April in view o... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-04-01 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Police is providing escorts to health workers in the face of recent attacks... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-04-02 |
General recommendations |
Supermarkets, pharmacies urged to stay open up to 12 hours. “Supermarkets, public and private wet ... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-02 |
Limit public gatherings |
The government is strongly encouraging supermarkets and other establishments selling basic necessiti... |
Philippine News Agency |
| 2020-04-02 |
Economic measures |
Bus companies and partners participating in the Department of Transportation's Free Ride for Health ... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-02 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
President Rodrigo Duterte announced Wednesday that he has delegated the Department of Social Welfare... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-02 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Funds of P50 mio. to help augment local government units ... |
Philippine Information Agency |
| 2020-04-03 |
Economic measures |
DSWD releases emergency subsidy of 4Ps beneficiaries... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-03 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
The government will launch on Friday afternoon the RapidPass System, a virtual identification system... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-03 |
Strengthening the public health system |
PH now has 8 Covid-19 testing centers: Palace... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-04 |
Curfews |
In Davao region, a daily curfew has been imposed between 21.00 and 05.00 since 4 April. Work from ho... |
Intl SOS |
| 2020-04-05 |
Strengthening the public health system |
DOTr partners with 2GO for operation of ‘quarantine ships’... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-05 |
Economic measures |
IATF grants DAR authority to issue quarantine passes to farmers... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-06 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Taguig City has utilized government-owned buildings and other facilities to house possible and confi... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-06 |
Visa restrictions |
POEA suspends deployment of Filipino health workers. The Philippine government has temporarily suspe... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-06 |
Limit public gatherings |
Marikina launches online medical consultation amid Covid-19... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-06 |
Economic measures |
PRRD OKs special risk allowance for public health workers. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday signe... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-06 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Single parent cops exempted from Covid-19 front-line duty... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-07 |
Curfews |
In Davao City, daily curfew timing will be adjusted to 18.00-06.00 from 7 April. Residents can only ... |
Intl SOS |
| 2020-04-07 |
Partial lockdown |
Duterte approves Luzon-wide ECQ extension until April 30. The entire Luzon is currently under an enh... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-07 |
Limit public gatherings |
Courts 'physically closed' until April 30: SC... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-07 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
IATF-EID approves Bayanihan One-Stop Shop creation. The Bayanihan One-Stop Shop will serve as a sing... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-07 |
Economic measures |
Cash aid for formal workers affected by Covid-19 OK’d... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-08 |
Economic measures |
LandBank distributes cash aid to qualified PUV drivers... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-08 |
Strengthening the public health system |
NCRPO’s anti-hoarding ops net P2.1-M medical supplies... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-09 |
Economic measures |
Duterte eyes sale of gov’t assets if no sufficient Covid-19 funds... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-10 |
Full lockdown |
Mayor orders lockdown of four barangays after one resident positive of the Coronavirus disease today... |
PIA |
| 2020-04-10 |
Schools closure |
Taguig pilots online classroom to engage students amid extended ECQ... |
PIA |
| 2020-04-11 |
Military deployment |
Navy mobilizes reservists in Zambo for Covid-19 response... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-11 |
Strengthening the public health system |
DOTr quarantine ships ready for operations... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-11 |
Partial lockdown |
Sunday ‘total quarantine’ up in 11 Iloilo towns to April 30... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-12 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is now in charge of leading the contact-tracing efforts of the gov... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-12 |
Awareness campaigns |
New classification of Covid-19 patients based on int'l system... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-12 |
Full lockdown |
President Duterte earlier imposed an ECQ on the island of Luzon until April 12. The quarantine was e... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-13 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Labor group lauds DOH decision to hire add'l health workers... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-13 |
Awareness campaigns |
DOST opens app featuring Covid-19 updates, info on sci-tech... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-13 |
Partial lockdown |
Guv extends ECQ in Negros Oriental... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-14 |
Full lockdown |
Año backs LGUs' total lockdown of villages defying quarantine... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-14 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Gov’t agencies, LGUs told to adopt new Covid-19 classifications... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-14 |
Strengthening the public health system |
More manpower means more lab hours, tests: IATF... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-14 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Mobile checkpoints launched to flag non-essential travel... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-14 |
Awareness campaigns |
President Duterte ordered hospitals to accept all patients, incl those suspected of being infected w... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-14 |
Amendments to funeral and burial regulations |
Ensure burial, cremation of Covid-19 deaths within 12 hours: DILG... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-14 |
Economic measures |
GSIS raises life insurance for medical front-liners... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-15 |
Curfews |
Bacolod adopts ‘number coding’ in use of home quarantine pass. According to EO 30, persons holdi... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-15 |
Partial lockdown |
The general community quarantine in Northern Samar (GCQ) has been extended to April 30 due to the ri... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-15 |
Testing policy |
Duterte's visitors to undergo rapid testing for COVID-19. Admitting that rapid tests are “totally ... |
GovtPH |
| 2020-04-15 |
Partial lockdown |
The enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) has been extended in the entire Samar province and its two c... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-15 |
Curfews |
24-hour curfew for children and elderly until April 30, while regular curfew is still from 9 p.m. un... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-16 |
Border closure |
The govt has allowed foreign cruise ships carrying Filipino crew members to dock in Manila ports and... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-16 |
Full lockdown |
Another Baguio village locked down for defying ECQ rules... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-16 |
Curfews |
Legazpi City adjusts window hours for businesses, pass-holders to between 4am and 3pm... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-16 |
Economic measures |
PhilHealth assures ample funds for Covid-19 patients... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-16 |
Strengthening the public health system |
New Army nurses to help in Covid-19 fight... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-16 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
DSWD amends guidelines to expedite cash aid distribution... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-16 |
Awareness campaigns |
Unlawful to refuse any patient, solon to hospitals... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-16 |
Amendments to funeral and burial regulations |
MMDA to lead disposal of bodies for Covid-19 cases... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-16 |
Partial lockdown |
Leyte extends community quarantine to April 30... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-17 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Gov't to localize Nat'l Action Plan vs. Covid-19... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-17 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Sarangani runs 24/7 Tele-Konsulta amid COVID-19 lockdown... |
PIA |
| 2020-04-17 |
Economic measures |
Maintain prices of crematorium services: PRRD... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-17 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Antique EO requires use of face mask in public... |
PIA |
| 2020-04-17 |
Border closure |
Biliran extends border closure due to virus threat. The new directive extending the movement restric... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-17 |
Strengthening the public health system |
QC sets guidelines for cleaning, disinfection of infrastructures, public areas... |
PIA |
| 2020-04-18 |
Strengthening the public health system |
The presidential yacht, BRP Ang Pangulo (ACS-25) is now ready to accept COVID-19 patients as necessa... |
PIA |
| 2020-04-18 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Gov’t strategy to prevent Covid-19 spread: locate, isolate, cure... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-18 |
Economic measures |
ECQ-affected farmers can claim cash subsidy over-the-counter: DA... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-19 |
Economic measures |
DA ramps up food security programs amid health crisis... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-20 |
Mass population testing |
Navy deploys air assets for anti-Covid-19 efforts... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-20 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
NEDA-ICC approves DOH's P5-B Covid-19 emergency response project ... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-20 |
Military deployment |
AFP deploys mobile kitchens for homeless amid ECQ... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-20 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Trikes, pedicabs back on road in NegOCC starting April 20... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-20 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
More cops to be deployed to arrest ECQ violators: PNP... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-20 |
Testing policy |
IATF releases revised guidelines on expanded testing for Covid-19... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-20 |
Awareness campaigns |
Metro Manila now Covid-19 anti-discrimination zone... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-21 |
Schools closure |
DepEd's online learning platform reaches over 4M users ... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-21 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Metro cops to undergo mental health wellness program... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-21 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Megaworld donates P60-M Covid-19 test labs to Red Cross... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-21 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
AO30. President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all government offices to new rules on their different p... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-21 |
Military deployment |
PNP deploys SAF (Special Action Force) troops in NCR areas with high ECQ violations... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-22 |
Changes in prison-related policies |
DOJ okays new rules easing clemency, parole process... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-22 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Conversion of PH Sports Complex into PCC completed... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-22 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
29 NCR village chiefs summoned for failure to enforce ECQ... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-22 |
Economic measures |
US provides add'l $5.3-M aid for PH Covid-19 response... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-23 |
Changes in prison-related policies |
DOJ okays new rules easing clemency, parole process... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-23 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Gov’t agencies ordered to set new rules amid Covid-19 pandemic... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-23 |
Full lockdown |
Duterte extends ECQ in NCR, other Covid-19 ‘high risk’ areas. Roque said ECQ would be maintained... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-23 |
Full lockdown |
Luzon-wide ECQ was supposed to end on April 12 but was extended until April 30. Under the memorandum... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-23 |
Full lockdown |
Sampaloc district in Manila placed under 48-hour ‘hard lockdown’. Domagoso signed an executive o... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-23 |
Curfews |
Foreigners are free to return to their respective home countries if they cannot follow the quarantin... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-25 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
IATF to thresh out protocol issues in areas under ECQ, GCQ... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-27 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Makati City has passed ordinances requiring all its residents to wear protective gear and punishing ... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-28 |
Full lockdown |
ECQ in Metro Manila; Central Luzon, except Aurora; Calabarzon; Pangasinan; Benguet; Baguio City; Ilo... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-28 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Navy activates patient care center in Cavite... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-29 |
Economic measures |
DSWD starts payout for 'social pension' beneficiaries... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-29 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
7 'mega community quarantine' facilities completed: DPWH... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-30 |
Limit public gatherings |
Iloilo, Bacolod cities still under ECQ until May 15. Other places that will remain under ECQ are Met... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-30 |
Strengthening the public health system |
PH Air Force completes 7 Covid-19 patient care centers... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-30 |
Economic measures |
The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait on Thursday advised undocumented overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) t... |
PNA |
| 2020-04-30 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
individuals who belong to age groups 21 and below and 60 and above; people with immunodeficiency, co... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Limit public gatherings |
ECQ revised guidelines - what is allowed and what is not. Roque noted that manufacturing and process... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Philippine Arena now open to isolate Covid-19 patients... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Beginning May 1, non-leisure shops in malls operating in low-risk or moderate-risk areas are likewis... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Other public health measures enforced |
GCQ: minimum public health standards “at all times” in areas where GCQ would be enforced.“Ibig... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Border closure |
OFWs, permanent residents of foreign jurisdiction, and stranded foreign nationals may leave for abro... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Duterte issues EO on ECQ, GCQ implementation... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Economic measures |
GCQ: resumption of essential public and private construction projects would be allowed, in accordanc... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Partial lockdown |
GCQ to be imposed May 1 in areas removed from ECQ list: Palace... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Public services closure |
Beginning May 1, non-leisure shops in malls operating in low-risk or moderate-risk areas are likewis... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Schools closure |
GCQ: higher education institutions (HEIs) may hold classes through flexible learning arrangements to... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-01 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
GCQ: public transport in reduced capacity and the reopening of select establishments subject to mini... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-03 |
International flights suspension |
The Philippine government has temporarily restricted the flights to and from the country for one wee... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-04 |
Mass population testing |
PH’s Covid-19 testing capacity now over 5K daily... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-04 |
Economic measures |
PRRD hikes import duty for petroleum products amid pandemic... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-04 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
IATF-EID creates panel to decide on ECQ, GCQ areas... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-04 |
Schools closure |
HEIs allowed to operate on skeletal workforce beginning May 4. Higher education institutions (HEIs) ... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-05 |
Economic measures |
DOLE extends application period for alien work permits... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-05 |
Mass population testing |
Gov’t calls for volunteerism to boost PH testing capacity... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-05 |
International flights suspension |
IATF approves suspension of inbound flights until May 8... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-06 |
Economic measures |
APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing... |
NZ Beehive |
| 2020-05-07 |
Economic measures |
US provides $5.9-M add'l pandemic assistance to PH... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-07 |
Limit public gatherings |
IATF okays interim guidelines for workplaces, malls... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-07 |
Other public health measures enforced |
CSC Resolution No. 2000540 (Revised Interim Guidelines for Alternative Work Arrangements and Support... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-09 |
International flights suspension |
Inbound commercial international flights will remain restricted at the Ninoy Aquino International Ai... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-09 |
Full lockdown |
Quezon City Police District (QCPD) headquarters in Camp Karingal was placed under a three-day lockdo... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-10 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
PNP to intensify police visibility under ‘new normal’... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-10 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Free ride for Taguig residents requiring medical attention... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-11 |
Limit public gatherings |
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday said it will only accept online applications ... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-11 |
Awareness campaigns |
Social distancing 'new norm' until vaccine is ready: PRRD... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-11 |
Economic measures |
School-based feeding programs will continue in public schools where face-to-face classes are allowed... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-11 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Navy deploys small boats to curb unauthorized sea travel... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-12 |
Strengthening the public health system |
PhilSports Arena patient care center now operational... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-12 |
Partial lockdown |
Metro Manila, Laguna, Cebu City to be under 'modified' enhanced community quarantine from May 16 to ... |
Bloomberg |
| 2020-05-12 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Land Transportation Office (LTO) will resume its operations in areas earlier placed under a general ... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-12 |
Economic measures |
Hazard pay only for gov’t employees working in offices: CSC... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-12 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Metro Manila, Laguna province south of the capital and Cebu City in the Visayas under a modified enh... |
Bloomberg |
| 2020-05-12 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Checkpoints, police presence remain as more areas transition to GCQ areas... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-13 |
Economic measures |
Increased tariffs on imported oil products temporary: Palace... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-13 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Beach trips still prohibited during community quarantine: IATF... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-14 |
Partial lockdown |
GCQ, not MGCQ, to be implemented in low-risk Covid-19 areas... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-14 |
International flights suspension |
Budget airlines cancel domestic, in'tl flights till May 31... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-14 |
Testing policy |
LGUs authorized to utilize FDA-approved antibody test kits... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-14 |
Strengthening the public health system |
OFWs, except health care workers, allowed to work abroad... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-14 |
Schools closure |
IATF okays resumption of HEIs’ ‘face-to-face’ learning in Sept.... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-15 |
Limit public gatherings |
Couple, 3 guests only allowed in civil weddings: Supreme Court... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-15 |
Mass population testing |
PH actual testing capacity for Covid-19 up by 74%: Galvez... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-15 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Cashless payment required for all taxis, TNVS in GCQ areas... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-16 |
Limit public gatherings |
Religious gatherings now allowed in areas under MECQ, GCQ... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-16 |
Partial lockdown |
ECQ in Cebu, Mandaue cities; MECQ in Central Luzon provinces... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-16 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Cops to enforce social distancing as some malls reopen May 16... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-16 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Cops to enforce social distancing as some malls reopen May 17... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-17 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Non-essential travel still banned under MECQ: Palace... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-18 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Makati establishments need to file ‘notice’ to resume operations... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-18 |
Economic measures |
DOLE issues guidelines for employers on 'preservation of jobs'... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-19 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Palace assures immunization plan ready vs. Covid-19... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-19 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Persons authorized to enter ECQ, MECQ, GCQ zones identified... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-20 |
Mass population testing |
Philippine Arena mega swabbing facility opens... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-21 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Palace to employers: Provide shuttle services to workers... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-22 |
Economic measures |
UNICEF mobilizes $3-M aid to PH Covid-19 response... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-22 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Manila public school students to get food packs, hygiene kits... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-23 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Modified IATF guidelines allow some businesses’ full ops... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-23 |
Testing policy |
Employers who will require their workers to be tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) have t... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-23 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
IATF-EID Resolution 38, which contains the fresh guidelines, authorizes the full operation of public... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-25 |
Limit public gatherings |
Mass gatherings for provision of critical gov't services allowed... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-25 |
Strengthening the public health system |
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has now a license to operate a coronavirus di... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-25 |
Mass population testing |
PH testing capacity now 32K per day: Palace... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-26 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
'No mask, no entry' in churches once Masses resume... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-26 |
Strengthening the public health system |
PRRD takes full responsibility for purchase of medical supplies... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-26 |
Economic measures |
House panel approves P1.3-T economic stimulus package... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-26 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Bill extending Duterte's special powers filed in House... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-26 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Palace respects LGUs’ decision to quarantine OFWs again... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-26 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
PNP to resume front line administrative services... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-27 |
Awareness campaigns |
PNP launches helpline for quick response to quarantine concerns... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-27 |
Economic measures |
Duterte, Vietnam PM commit to stronger ties, stable rice supply... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-28 |
Checkpoints within the country |
Checkpoints, curfew part of 'new normal': Joint task force chief... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-28 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Duterte extends term of Boracay rehab task force until May 2021... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-28 |
Curfews |
Checkpoints, curfew part of 'new normal': Joint task force chief... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-28 |
Limit public gatherings |
Buses allowed to operate at 50% capacity under GCQ... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-29 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
LGUs approve home quarantine for returning OFWs... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-30 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
DOT welcomes resumption of tourism ops in MGCQ areas... |
PNA |
| 2020-05-31 |
Curfews |
Legazpi City maintains 7-hour curfew despite shift to MGCQ... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-01 |
Full lockdown |
Duterte eases community quarantine status... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-01 |
Curfews |
Modified GCQ in Leyte starts June 1... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-01 |
Limit public gatherings |
No city, prov’l buses in 1st phase of Metro Manila’s GCQ... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-04 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Antique airport, seaports resume operations... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-04 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
BOQ launches online processing of quarantine certificates... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-05 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Palace bares updated list of areas under GCQ... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-05 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Religious mass gatherings up to 50% capacity in MGCQ zones OK’d... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-06 |
State of emergency declared |
Bayanihan law Republic Act (RA) 11469 effective until June 25: Palace... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-08 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
DOLE agrees returning OFWs should not stay beyond 5 days in NCR... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-08 |
Schools closure |
No face-to-face classes until Covid-19 vaccine is available... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-09 |
Economic measures |
Families of 26 fallen healthcare workers get P1-M aid... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-10 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Restaurant seating capacity under 'new normal' set at 50%... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-10 |
Other public health measures enforced |
IATF to hotels: No DOT certificate, no operations... |
PNA |
| 2020-06-11 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
DOLE introduces tracking system for returning OFWs... |
PNA |
