Statements

On the inclusion of the Czech Republic in the list of areas subject to travel restrictions relative the COVID-19 new variants

Relative to the detection of the UK variant, the Office of the President, through the Office of the Executive Secretary, prohibits the entry to the Philippines of foreign passengers coming from or who have been to the Czech Republic within fourteen (14) days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines effective January 28, 2021, 12:01 AM, Manila time until January 31, 2021.


On relaxing age-based restrictions

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) carefully weighed all sides before they had resolved to ease age restrictions in areas under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ).



On the IATF Resolution No. 95

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved the recommendation to relax age-based restrictions for areas placed under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) beginning February 1, 2021.


On the 2nd BARMM Anniversary

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, together with other officials of the government, commemorated today, January 21, 2021, the second anniversary of the ratification of the organic law, establishing Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This forms part of his promise to pave the groundwork for lasting peace and progress in Mindanao.




On the appointment of Mr. Vitaliano Aguirre II

We confirm that President Rodrigo Toa Duterte has signed the appointment of Mr. Vitaliano “Vit” Aguirre II as Commissioner of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) representing the private sector.


On the appointment of Mr. Benhur Abalos

We confirm that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed the appointment of former Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr.


On the tail-end of a frontal system in Region V and Region VI

The government continues to provide assistance to families affected by the flooding incidents brought by the tail-end of a frontal system experienced in Region V and Region VI. A total of P1,584,850.00 worth of assistance has been provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, local government units and private partners to affected families, as of January 7, 2021. A total of 9 families are inside evacuation centers in Read More