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A member of the OCTA Research Group on Friday said the country is better prepared to address the possible entry of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, but stressed that vigilance is still needed to prevent a massive surge of new cases.

The Manila Hotel’s Christmas Tree (NOEL PABALATE) Independent research group OCTA is still optimistic that the Philippines will have a "merry" Christmas this year even with the looming threat of the Omicron variant of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). "The outlook of OCTA is clear, it's optimistic,

(File photo) MANILA - Business activities have picked up since the government placed the National Capital Region (NCR) under Alert Level 2 as both public and private sectors want to give Filipinos a better Christmas season this year. However, the Omicron variant of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) that emerged in November is bringing uncertainties, including another round of lockdown in Metro Manila. Despite the news about the possible impacts of the Omicron variant, OCTA Research fellow Prof...

Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion is batting for relaxed quarantine protocols for Filipinos visitors originating from North America. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion (Photo from Go Negosyo Facebook p

A “no quarantine” pilot test and frontloading of RT-PCR test for returning Filipinos and visitors from North America are being eyed for easier time traveling to the Philippines. This was among the solutions proposed during a meeting organized by Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Nego

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) is proposing to pilot test a "no facility quarantine protocol" for vaccinated passengers from North America to ease travel requirements for Filipinos returning home.

Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion on Friday thanked the government for heeding the private sector’s appeal to downgrade the National Capital Region to Alert Level 3 and allow the reopening of various industries. “I’m glad that the IATF has brought it down to Level 3,…

The House of Representatives ended its inquiry on OCTA Research Philippines on Monday, October 11, with the call for accuracy and responsible information about the COVID-19 situation in the country. This came about after the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, under its ch

The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in a day could reach 20,000 or more amid the existence of the more infectious Delta variant of coronavirus, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said Monday. 

Malacañang said the OCTA Research group should understand that it cannot stop lawmakers from conducting any investigations, including one aimed at the links and qualifications of its members. OCTA Research logo Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after five members of the House