Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez (File photo) MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday reminded the candidates to strictly follow physical campaign guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This, after the Comelec received several reports that some campaign sorties have not followed campaign protocols, particularly the wearing of face mask and physical distancing. "It has been brought to our attention that several campaign sorties conducted since the campaign period started have not been compliant with the mandatory face mask and face shield policy, as well as the strict physical distancing requirements," Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said in a statement. "In case the candidates need reminding, they are responsible for the safety of their staff and supporters and that the guidelines on physical campaigning are strictly followed that is their lookout," he added. He said election campaign activities that involve physical or personal interac
STRICT WATCH. Davao City Tourism Operations Office head Generose Tecson assures the public Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2021) that strict enforcement of Covid-19 protocols is being observed at accredited multi-use hotels (MUHs) in Davao City. The assurance came after the Department of Tourism suspended the accreditation of a Makati hotel and revoked its permit as MUH for its failure to prevent a guest from breaking quarantine rules. (PNA file photo) DAVAO CITY - The City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) assured Dabawenyos on Wednesday that strict enforcement of coronavirus disease 2091 (Covid-19) protocols is being observed at accredited multi-use hotels (MUHs) serving as quarantine facilities for arriving repatriated overseas Filipino workers (ROFWs) and returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs). The assurance came after the Department of Tourism (DOT) suspended the accreditation of a Makati hotel and revoked its permit as an MHU after it failed to stop a guest from breaking quarantine rules. "W
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos, Jr. (File photo) MANILA - There will soon be enhanced restrictions regulating the movement of individuals still unvaccinated against Covid-19 in the National Capital Region (NCR) as agreed upon by the Metro Manila Council (MMC). In a virtual presser on Monday, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. said MMDA Resolution No. 22-01, series of 2022, urges local government units (LGU) to enact ordinances for "enhanced restriction" on unvaccinated individuals. Abalos said the resolution has been agreed upon "in principle" by the MMC composed of the 17 mayors in NCR and the MMDA in a meeting that included members of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF). "Ito ay pinakita namin sa mga meeting namin kahapon [Jan. 2, 2022] sa mga alkalde ng Metro Manila. In principle, nagbotohan kami