Tag: pandemic
No law prohibits protests during pandemic lockdown, lawyers say
The lawyers said the law “does not prohibit rallies nor contains provisions allowing the police to arrest people on the alleged violation of mass gathering rules”
Philippine parishes to implement ‘contact-tracing’ of faithful
Contact tracing is the identification and follow-up of persons, who may have come into close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.
EU backs Philippine justice sector’s response to pandemic
The aid package includes 3 million-peso worth of 120 multi-media tablets and PPE for the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
PHOTOS: Joblessness forces Manila’s poor workers back to provinces
Workers from the province of Albay joined the exodus of jobless Filipinos out of the Philippine capital Manila in the wake of the pandemic
Pope cautions against premature claims of ‘victory’ over pandemic
Pope Francis said it is unfortunate that in many countries “the virus continues to claim many victims”
Ramon Magsaysay Awards, Asia’s premier prize, canceled due to pandemic
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is considered as Asia’s premier prize and highest honor that is given to remarkable individuals and institutions
‘Domestic church’ very much alive amid challenging times
Bishop Baylon of Legazpi stressed that the faithful have rediscovered the beauty of having a 'church in our homes' during the pandemic
Survey: Suspension of public transport burdens most Filipinos
The government maintains its decision to maintain the ban on some public transportation as preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19
Church official warns of growing number of jobless Filipinos
Authorities announced that unemployment soared to 17.7 percent in April this year, equivalent to around 7.3 million jobless Filipinos
‘Good Samaritan’ gives bike to elderly, reaps result of generosity
The "drama" was caught on a 54 second video posted on the bike shop's social media page, which immediately went viral
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