Statements

On the retroactive application of IATF Resolution No. 157

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has approved the retroactive application of the testing and quarantine protocols under IATF Resolution No. 157, and has directed implementing agencies to ensure the smooth and proper implementation of these protocols intended to screen Filipinos and foreign nationals entering the country from abroad.


On Maria Belen Sunga Acosta

The Palace confirms that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed on January 6, 2022, the appointment of Maria Belen Sunga Acosta as Chairperson of Mindanao Development Authority for a term of six years.


On the latest IATF recommendations

In view of the increasing hospital care utilization rate, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Sub-Technical Working Group (sTWG) on Data Analytics has recommended the following to the National Task Force (NTF) Health Facilities Sub-Cluster:


On the audio clip and baseless rumors about a ‘total lockdown’

We have come across an audio clip that has been shared via personal messages and social media, in which a male speaker warns the public to stock up on essential supplies as the government is considering placing the country under a “total lockdown.”


On Alert Level Escalation

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved today, January 6, 2022, the recommendation of its sub-Technical Working Group on Data Analytics to escalate the following cities and provinces to Alert Level 3: Baguio City in the Cordillera Administrative Region; Dagupan City in Region 1; City of Santiago and Cagayan in Region 2; Angeles City, Bataan, Olongapo City, Pampanga and Zambales in Region 3; Batangas and Lucena City in Region 4-A; Naga Read More


On Alert Level Escalation

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved tonight, January 5, 2022, the recommendation of its sub-Technical Working Group on Data Analytics to escalate Laguna to Alert Level 3, due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the province.


On Alert Level Escalations

Due to a sharp increase of COVID-19 cases in the particular localities, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved yesterday, January 3, 2022, the recommendation of its sub-Technical Working Group on Data Analytics to escalate Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal to Alert Level 3.



On the President’s visit to Dinagat Islands

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, together with Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and other government officials, yesterday visited the victims of Typhoon Odette in Dinagat Islands.


On the President’s visit to Negros Occidental

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, together with Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and other government officials, yesterday visited the victims of Typhoon Odette in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental.