On the observance of the Feast of the Black Nazarene
Today’s celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene is different from previous years’ observance because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Statements
On the appointment of Mr. Mark Lapid
We confirm that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed the appointment of Mr. Mark Lapid as Member, Board of Directors, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) on January 5, 2021.
On the additional measures to address the COVID-19 new variant
Relative to the detection of a new South African COVID-19 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 Austria within fourteen (14) days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines effective January 10, 2021, 12:01 AM, Manila time until January 15, 2021.
On the additional measures to address the COVID-19 new variant
The Office of the President, upon the joint recommendation of the Department of Health and the Department of Foreign Affairs, included Portugal, India, Finland, Norway, Jordan, and Brazil as among the countries / jurisdictions subject to travel restrictions.
On MMDA Chair Danilo Lim
The Palace expresses its deep condolences to the family, loved ones and colleagues of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danilo Lim who died before 8AM this morning at the age of 65.
On the January 2021 Community Quarantine Classifications
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) classification of the National Capital Region (NCR), Santiago City, Batangas, Tacloban City, Iligan City, Lanao del Sur, Davao City, and Davao del Norte.
On the additional measures to address the COVID-19 new variant
The Office of the President, upon the joint recommendation of the Department of Health and the Department of Foreign Affairs, included the United States of America (US) as among the countries subject to travel restrictions.
On the COVID-19 new variant in the United States
We are closely monitoring the situation in the United States (US) regarding the new COVID-19 strain in Colorado. Concerned local officials are now studying this matter.
On the reported US law
We recognize the democratic process of a sovereign state, such as the United States, which according to reports, recently enacted a congressional measure which bans foreign government officials allegedly “threatening, wrongfully imprisoning, or otherwise depriving of liberty of independent journalists.”
On the additional measures to address the COVID-19 new variant
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the following additional measures in light of the new variant of COVID-19.
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