Date	|	Description	Link
2020-08-15		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face shields required in public transport by Aug. 15: DOTr. The directive is applicable to all public transportation in the country including the aviation sector, airports, railway transport, road transport, and the maritime sector, it said.
2020-08-04		Movement restrictions: Checkpoints within the country PNP orders more checkpoints in MECQ areas
2020-08-04		Lockdown: Partial lockdown reverting Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Bulacan to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from August 4 to 18
2020-08-03		Movement restrictions: Curfews Davao City’s food and medicine pass, curfew to be lifted
2020-08-03		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Bataan bans mass gatherings, religious activities
2020-08-03		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Quarantine passes ‘required’ in areas reverted to MECQ: DILG
2020-08-03		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Quarantine passes ‘required’ in areas reverted to MECQ: DILG
2020-08-03		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Plans to mobilize reservists with medical backgrounds
2020-08-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services gyms, fitness centers, and sports facilities have been allowed to partially reopen in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ)
2020-07-30		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Minors with special needs, foreign parents can enter PH
2020-07-30		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Covid-19 recovered patients undergo counseling, monitoring in CDO
2020-07-30		Public health measures: Mass population testing Grab, gov’t launch Covid-19 test site for drivers, couriers
2020-07-30		Movement restrictions: Curfews Legazpi City reimposes stricter quarantine protocols
2020-07-30		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Makati to conduct large-scale flu vaccination drive for residents
2020-07-29		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced New procedures for seafarers, repatriates amid Covid-19: MARINA
2020-07-29		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system PH Army activates own Covid-19 molecular lab
2020-07-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures House commits to pass P66-B stimulus package for agriculture
2020-07-28		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Leyte town rolls out automated contact tracing system
2020-07-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Close to 2K traditional jeepneys resume operations
2020-07-24		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Cebu province allows tourism activities under new protocols
2020-07-23		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Non-essential outbound travel suspended anew. However, passengers with confirmed bookings as of July 20 will be allowed to travel outside the country.
2020-07-23		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Boracay now open to all Western Visayas tourists: age specific ban lifted
2020-07-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures DA releases P2.6-B loans under SURE aid program
2020-07-22		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring President Rodrigo Duterte has instructed police officers to arrest people not wearing face masks while outside their homes as well as those not practicing social distancing, two of the health protocols vital to prevent the transmission of Covid-19.
2020-07-21		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Catbalogan has set up more quarantine facilities for the 14-day mandatory quarantine of residents returning from Metro Manila and Cebu.
2020-07-21		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Bacolod City closes borders to travelers from Panay, Guimaras
2020-07-19		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Locally-made Covid-19 test kit ok for commercial use: DOH
2020-07-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Another 100,000 displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will benefit from the cash assistance program of the government, which was infused with additional funds worth PHP1 billion, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said
2020-07-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Cebu City deploys 26 swabbers for contact tracing
2020-07-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The Philippines now has 85 certified laboratories capable of testing specimens from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients.
2020-07-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Gov’t programs available for OFWs displaced by pandemic
2020-07-13		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced MRT-3 has announced that it now prohibits its passengers from talking when inside its trains - including making and receiving phone calls.
2020-07-12		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies The national government is now discouraging home-based quarantine for those who tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to minimize the risk of transmission within households,
2020-07-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Cubao diocese gets QC nod to resume Masses starting July 11
2020-07-10		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Returning residents of Maasin City in Southern Leyte who remained asymptomatic after 21-days of isolation in quarantine facilities will be discharged despite pending test results for coronavirus disease 2019
2020-07-10		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Motorcycle back-riding for couples allowed starting July 10
2020-07-10		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings IATF okays improved screening, surveillance in PH ports
2020-07-10		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Religious gatherings up to 10% capacity allowed in GCQ zones
2020-07-08		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring National Privacy Commission (NPC) reminded proprietors that the information they collect from their customers must follow data privacy laws
2020-07-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Residents of Makati City are prohibited from drinking liquor and other alcoholic beverages outside their houses whenever a state of calamity, public health crisis, and other related emergencies are declared in the city,
2020-07-07		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Non-essential travel now allowed
2020-07-07		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Non-essential travel now allowed
2020-07-07		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Non-essential travel now allowed
2020-07-06		Public health measures: Mass population testing MRT-3 off for 5 days; all workers to be tested for Covid-19
2020-07-04		Public health measures: Testing policy Singapore-bound OFWs must undergo quarantine, Covid-19 test
2020-07-03		Public health measures: Testing policy Gov’t to expand testing strategy
2020-07-03		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established IATF-EID approves Phase 2 of action plan vs. Covid-19
2020-07-01		Lockdown: Full lockdown Cebu City would remain under ECQ until July 15.
2020-06-29		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services UV Express vans and traditional jeepneys will return to the streets of Metro Manila
2020-06-29		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Cops to immediately arrest ECQ violators in Cebu City
2020-06-29		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Home quarantine no longer allowed for Covid-19 cases in Cebu City
2020-06-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Shipping lines ordered to allot cargo space for food products
2020-06-26		Movement restrictions: Border closure  IATF okays repatriation of remains of OFWs who died of Covid-19
2020-06-26		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings A maximum of 10 people can now visit memorial parks and cemeteries in the country
2020-06-25		Public health measures: Testing policy Media, other non-medical front-liners to get free Covid-19 test
2020-06-25		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring SAF troops to help enforce ECQ in Cebu City
2020-06-25		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring PNP activates tourist cops in areas under MGCQ
2020-06-22		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services jeepneys shall start to operate on June 22, following recommended restrictions such as 50 percent passenger capacity, non-permeable transparent barriers should be installed, and the strict observance of the "no face mask, no ride policy".
2020-06-21		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension DFA releases updates on travel bans, restrictions in over 160 countries in the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa.
2020-06-20		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring 1-week evaluation of Cebu City’s Covid-19 response ordered
2020-06-20		Social distancing: Schools closure  Colleges and universities in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) can now hold mass gatherings at a limited capacity,
2020-06-18		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring 100 cops deployed to enforce ECQ in Cebu City
2020-06-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Frontline workers with Covid-19 entitled to ECP claims
2020-06-17		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Joint task force releases flowchart explaining travel rules
2020-06-17		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring DOH welcomes Ombudsman probe on Covid-19 response
2020-06-16		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions IATF allows transit of lawyers of persons arrested during ECQ
2020-06-16		Lockdown: Partial lockdown President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the general community quarantine (GCQ) in Metro Manila until June 30
2020-06-16		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Cebu City back to ECQ
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions GCQ: the city has imposed a public safety hour which starts from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Exempted from this guideline include those who are out for purposes of work or dealing with emergencies.
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services CAAP airports ready for commercial flights
2020-06-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Companies hit by Covid-19 ordered to file ’establishment report’
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Mass population testing DOH aims to test 1.5% of population by end of July
2020-06-11		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring DOLE introduces tracking system for returning OFWs
2020-06-10		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced IATF to hotels: No DOT certificate, no operations
2020-06-10		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurant seating capacity under ’new normal’ set at 50%
2020-06-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Families of 26 fallen healthcare workers get P1-M aid
2020-06-08		Social distancing: Schools closure  No face-to-face classes until Covid-19 vaccine is available
2020-06-08		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies DOLE agrees returning OFWs should not stay beyond 5 days in NCR
2020-06-06		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Bayanihan law Republic Act (RA) 11469 effective until June 25: Palace
2020-06-05		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Palace bares updated list of areas under GCQ
2020-06-05		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Religious mass gatherings up to 50% capacity in MGCQ zones OK’d
2020-06-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Antique airport, seaports resume operations
2020-06-04		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies BOQ launches online processing of quarantine certificates
2020-06-01		Movement restrictions: Curfews Modified GCQ in Leyte starts June 1
2020-06-01		Lockdown: Full lockdown Duterte eases community quarantine status
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings No city, prov’l buses in 1st phase of Metro Manila’s GCQ
2020-05-31		Movement restrictions: Curfews Legazpi City maintains 7-hour curfew despite shift to MGCQ
2020-05-30		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions DOT welcomes resumption of tourism ops in MGCQ areas
2020-05-29		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies LGUs approve home quarantine for returning OFWs
2020-05-28		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Duterte extends term of Boracay rehab task force until May 2021
2020-05-28		Movement restrictions: Curfews Checkpoints, curfew part of ’new normal’: Joint task force chief
2020-05-28		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Buses allowed to operate at 50% capacity under GCQ
2020-05-28		Movement restrictions: Checkpoints within the country Checkpoints, curfew part of ’new normal’: Joint task force chief
2020-05-27		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Duterte, Vietnam PM commit to stronger ties, stable rice supply
2020-05-27		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns PNP launches helpline for quick response to quarantine concerns
2020-05-26		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system PRRD takes full responsibility for purchase of medical supplies
2020-05-26		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Palace respects LGUs’ decision to quarantine OFWs again
2020-05-26		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public _x000D_ ’No mask, no entry’ in churches once Masses resume
2020-05-26		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures House panel approves P1.3-T economic stimulus package
2020-05-26		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will resume its livelihood program for distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are back in their hometowns due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak, its administrator said Tuesday.
2020-05-26		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services PNP to resume front line administrative services
2020-05-26		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Bill extending Duterte’s special powers filed in House
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Mass gatherings for provision of critical gov’t services allowed
2020-05-25		Public health measures: Mass population testing PH testing capacity now 32K per day: Palace
2020-05-25		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has now a license to operate a coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) testing center.
2020-05-23		Public health measures: Testing policy Employers who will require their workers to be tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) have to shoulder the payment for the testing, Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on Saturday.
2020-05-23		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Modified IATF guidelines allow some businesses’ full ops
2020-05-23		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established IATF-EID Resolution 38, which contains the fresh guidelines, authorizes the full operation of public or private hospitals; health and emergency front-line services; and manufacturers of medicines, medical supplies, devices and equipment in areas under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), modified ECQ (MECQ), and general community quarantine (GCQ).
2020-05-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures UNICEF mobilizes $3-M aid to PH Covid-19 response
2020-05-22		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Manila public school students to get food packs, hygiene kits
2020-05-21		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Palace to employers: Provide shuttle services to workers
2020-05-20		Public health measures: Mass population testing Philippine Arena mega swabbing facility opens
2020-05-19		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Palace assures immunization plan ready vs. Covid-19
2020-05-19		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Persons authorized to enter ECQ, MECQ, GCQ zones identified
2020-05-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures DOLE issues guidelines for employers on ’preservation of jobs’
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Makati establishments need to file ‘notice’ to resume operations
2020-05-17		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Non-essential travel still banned under MECQ: Palace
2020-05-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings _x000D_ Religious gatherings now allowed in areas under MECQ, GCQ
2020-05-16		Lockdown: Partial lockdown ECQ in Cebu, Mandaue cities; MECQ in Central Luzon provinces
2020-05-16		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Cops to enforce social distancing as some malls reopen May 16
2020-05-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Cops to enforce social distancing as some malls reopen May 17
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Couple, 3 guests only allowed in civil weddings: Supreme Court
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Cashless payment required for all taxis, TNVS in GCQ areas
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Mass population testing PH actual testing capacity for Covid-19 up by 74%: Galvez
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Testing policy LGUs authorized to utilize FDA-approved antibody test kits
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system OFWs, except health care workers, allowed to work abroad
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system PH now has 29 certified Covid-19 test labs
2020-05-14		Social distancing: Schools closure  IATF okays resumption of HEIs’ ‘face-to-face’ learning in Sept.
2020-05-14		Lockdown: Partial lockdown GCQ, not MGCQ, to be implemented in low-risk Covid-19 areas
2020-05-14		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Budget airlines cancel domestic, in’tl flights till May 31
2020-05-13		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Beach trips still prohibited during community quarantine: IATF
2020-05-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Increased tariffs on imported oil products temporary: Palace
2020-05-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures IATF OKs resumption of all key ‘Build, Build, Build’ projects
2020-05-12		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Hazard pay only for gov’t employees working in offices: CSC
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Land Transportation Office (LTO) will resume its operations in areas earlier placed under a general community quarantine (GCQ) on Wednesday (May 13).
2020-05-12		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system PhilSports Arena patient care center now operational
2020-05-12		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Checkpoints, police presence remain as more areas transition to GCQ areas
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Metro Manila, Laguna province south of the capital and Cebu City in the Visayas under a modified enhanced community quarantine from May 16 to May 31 where manufacturing plants and public transport can restart under a limited capacity
2020-05-12		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Metro Manila, Laguna, Cebu City to be under ’modified’ enhanced community quarantine from May 16 to May 31 where manufacturing plants and public transport can restart under a limited capacity
2020-05-11		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Navy deploys small boats to curb unauthorized sea travel
2020-05-11		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Social distancing ’new norm’ until vaccine is ready: PRRD
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday said it will only accept online applications for medical assistance of patients in Metro Manila starting next week."Effective Monday, May 11, filing and processing for medical assistance for confinement chemotherapy, dialysis, hemophilia and post-transplant medicines for NCR patients shall be done through online application only," PCSO General Manager Royina Garma said in an advisory.
2020-05-11		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures School-based feeding programs will continue in public schools where face-to-face classes are allowed to protect learners from the threat of the coronavirus
2020-05-11		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures House panel okays financial industry resiliency bill
2020-05-10		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring PNP to intensify police visibility under ‘new normal’
2020-05-10		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Free ride for Taguig residents requiring medical attention
2020-05-09		Lockdown: Full lockdown Quezon City Police District (QCPD) headquarters in Camp Karingal was placed under a three-day lockdown effective Saturday afternoon,
2020-05-09		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Inbound commercial international flights will remain restricted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) until June 10, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Saturday. From May 3 until June 10, the following are exempted from the restrictions: en route flights experiencing an emergency, cargo flights, air ambulance, military flights, weather mitigation flights, maintenance flights.
2020-05-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures US provides $5.9-M add’l pandemic assistance to PH
2020-05-07		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings IATF okays interim guidelines for workplaces, malls
2020-05-07		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced CSC Resolution No. 2000540 (Revised Interim Guidelines for Alternative Work Arrangements and Support Mechanisms for Workers in the Government During the Period of State of National Emergency Due to Covid-19 Pandemic), promulgated on May 7, 2020 and circularized via CSC Memorandum Circular No. 10, s. 2020, contains the complete set of guidelines for implementing the said AWA.
2020-05-06		Social distancing: Schools closure  DepEd chief says classes to open on August 24
2020-05-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Workplace rules amid quarantine cover POGOs: DOLE
2020-05-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing
2020-05-05		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures DOLE extends application period for alien work permits
2020-05-05		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension IATF approves suspension of inbound flights until May 8
2020-05-05		Public health measures: Mass population testing Gov’t calls for volunteerism to boost PH testing capacity
2020-05-05		Public health measures: Mass population testing Another mega swabbing center opens in Taguig
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Mass population testing PH’s Covid-19 testing capacity now over 5K daily
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Schools closure  HEIs allowed to operate on skeletal workforce beginning May 4. Higher education institutions (HEIs) shall be authorized to operate within a skeletal workforce in areas not under enhanced community quarantine, only for the purposes of finishing the academic year 2019-2020, to issue credentials to students, and to prepare for flexible learning arrangements for the next academic year," Roque said in Filipino.
2020-05-04		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established IATF-EID creates panel to decide on ECQ, GCQ areas
2020-05-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures PRRD hikes import duty for petroleum products amid pandemic
2020-05-03		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension The Philippine government has temporarily restricted the flights to and from the country for one week to "decongest the country’s quarantine facilities" amid fight against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. all passenger and commercial flights to and from the Philippines will be suspended starting 8 a.m. Sunday (May 3).
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Schools closure  GCQ: higher education institutions (HEIs) may hold classes through flexible learning arrangements to finish the academic year 2019 to 2020. HEIs may operate at a limited capacity to receive students’ requirements, as well as to prepare credentials subject to the guidelines that may be issued by the Commission on Higher Education.
2020-05-01		Movement restrictions: Border closure  OFWs, permanent residents of foreign jurisdiction, and stranded foreign nationals may leave for abroad through any of the airports or seaports in areas placed under ECQ or GCQ sans any impediment. "This provision shall not be interpreted to allow outbound travel by Filipinos to countries where travel restrictions are in place," Roque said. "Departing passengers may be accompanied by not more than one person when traveling to an international port, who shall be allowed to return to his or her point of origin."
2020-05-01		Movement restrictions: Border closure  LGUs are enjoined to allow maritime vessels or aircraft transporting the abovementioned OFWs and non-OFWs to dock or land at their ports of destination,
2020-05-01		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions GCQ: road, rail, maritime, and aviation sectors of public transportation can operate at "a reduced capacity" during the implementation of GCQ. He said the operations of mass public transport must be in accordance with guidelines issued by the Department of Transportation. "In all public transports, a strict one-meter distance between passengers shall be observed and appropriate engineering controls [shall be] in place," Roque said.
2020-05-01		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions GCQ to ECQ: movement of all types of cargoes by land, air, or sea within and across areas placed under ECQ or GCQ should be unhampered. All LGUs are directed to strictly abide by the national policy, provided that only a minimum of five personnel may operate cargo and delivery vehicles by land, with or without load
2020-05-01		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions land, air or sea travel by uniformed personnel, government officials and government employees for official business with the corresponding travel authorities, especially those transporting medical supplies and laboratory specimens related to Covid-19 and other relief and humanitarian assistance would also be allowed.
2020-05-01		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Duterte issues EO on ECQ, GCQ implementation
2020-05-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures GCQ: resumption of essential public and private construction projects would be allowed, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Department of Public Works and Highways
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings GCQ: Work gatherings, religious activities allowed as long as strict social distancing of at least two meters is observed. He added that attendees are required to wear face mark, face shield, or other facial protective equipment during the event.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings GCQ: limited operations in malls and shopping centers would still be allowed. He, however, stressed that leisure establishments would remain closed.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings ECQ revised guidelines - what is allowed and what is not. Roque noted that manufacturing and processing plants of basic food products, medicine and vitamins, medical supplies, devices and equipment, and essential products would be allowed in areas where ECQ is imposed.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings GCQ revised guidelines. Malacañang bares new guidelines for areas under GCQ
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings GCQ: public movements are still limited to accessing essential goods and services and for work in the permitted industries during the implementation of GCQ. Travel for leisure activities or vacation is still prohibited
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings ECQ: amusement, gaming and fitness establishments may not operate during ECQ period.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings GCQ: hotels or similar firms cannot operate, except for those that are outside Luzon; have existing long-term bookings; and serve as basic lodging to repatriated Filipinos, healthcare workers, and other front-liners.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings GCQ: physical classes are still suspended in areas that are placed under GCQ.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Work-related, religious gatherings barred in GCQ zones
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Beginning May 1, non-leisure shops in malls operating in low-risk or moderate-risk areas are likewise allowed to resume their operations.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services DOTr sets guidelines for public transport in GCQ areas
2020-05-01		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions GCQ: public transport in reduced capacity and the reopening of select establishments subject to minimum health standards are allowed in areas that are under GCQ.
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced GCQ: minimum public health standards "at all times" in areas where GCQ would be enforced."Ibig sabihin, social distancing, pagsusuot ng face mask, yung mandatory check of temperature, at paggamit po ng alcohol at iba pang sanitizers (Meaning, social distancing, use of face mask, mandatory check of temperature, and use of alcohol and other sanitizers [must be observed])," he said.
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Philippine Arena now open to isolate Covid-19 patients
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system UAE sends 7 tons of medical aid to PH
2020-05-01		Lockdown: Partial lockdown GCQ to be imposed May 1 in areas removed from ECQ list: Palace
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services PRRD urges malls, bazaars to ensure workers’ safety vs. Covid-19. Mall owners should also disinfect their workplaces and provide durable masks for their employees.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services manufacturing activities that were closed during ECQ can return to their operation starting May 1. However, firms shall implement minimum health standards like physical distancing in the work area, wearing face masks, and providing alcohol and sanitizers.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services barbershops, salons, spas, and other personal care industries can resume their operation under GCQ but must maintain strict health standards.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Other sectors that were forced to close during ECQ but will be allowed to operate under GCQ include wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, forestry and logging, publishing activities, motion picture, video and television program production, sound recording and music publishing activities, and advertising and market research.
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Once GCQ is implemented on May 1, Roque said work in government offices may be at "full operational capacity," Roque said.
2020-04-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Iloilo, Bacolod cities still under ECQ until May 15. Other places that will remain under ECQ are Metro Manila; Central Luzon, except Aurora; Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon); Pangasinan; Benguet; Iloilo; Cebu; Cebu City; and Davao City.
2020-04-30		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system PH Air Force completes 7 Covid-19 patient care centers
2020-04-30		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies individuals who belong to age groups 21 and below and 60 and above; people with immunodeficiency, co-morbidities, or other health risks; and pregnant women residing in areas under ECQ are required to remain in their residences "at all times." He said they can only go outside of their homes "when indispensable under the circumstances for obtaining essential goods and services or for work in permitted industries and offices."
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait on Thursday advised undocumented overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to avail of the amnesty program ending on April 30.
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures DSWD starts payout for ’social pension’ beneficiaries
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies 7 ’mega community quarantine’ facilities completed: DPWH
2020-04-28		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Navy activates patient care center in Cavite
2020-04-28		Lockdown: Full lockdown ECQ in Metro Manila; Central Luzon, except Aurora; Calabarzon; Pangasinan; Benguet; Baguio City; Iloilo; Cebu; Cebu City; and Davao City will still be imposed until May 15.
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Makati City has passed ordinances requiring all its residents to wear protective gear and punishing any act of discrimination against persons with infectious diseases, as well as healthcare and medical workers who are at risk of infection amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak.
2020-04-25		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies IATF to thresh out protocol issues in areas under ECQ, GCQ
2020-04-23		Movement restrictions: Curfews Foreigners are free to return to their respective home countries if they cannot follow the quarantine protocols imposed by the Philippine government to fight coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Malacañang said on Thursday.
2020-04-23		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Gov’t agencies ordered to set new rules amid Covid-19 pandemic
2020-04-23		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies DOJ okays new rules easing clemency, parole process
2020-04-23		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies BI to review aliens’ cases to decongest jail facility
2020-04-23		Lockdown: Full lockdown Duterte extends ECQ in NCR, other Covid-19 ‘high risk’ areas. Roque said ECQ would be maintained in Metro Manila, Benguet, Pangasinan, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Batangas, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Albay, and Catanduanes, Davao del Norte, and Davao City.
2020-04-23		Lockdown: Full lockdown Luzon-wide ECQ was supposed to end on April 12 but was extended until April 30. Under the memorandum, a "general" community quarantine (GCQ) limits people’s movements to accessing basic necessities and work and directs uniformed personnel and quarantine personnel to be present at border points. Meanwhile, an "enhanced" community quarantine requires strict home quarantine in all households, suspension of transportation, regulation of food and essential health services, and heightened presence of uniformed personnel enforcing quarantine protocols.
2020-04-23		Lockdown: Full lockdown Sampaloc district in Manila placed under 48-hour ‘hard lockdown’. Domagoso signed an executive order shutting down Sampaloc district from 8 p.m. on Thursday (April 23) until 8 p.m. on Saturday (April 25).
2020-04-22		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies DOJ okays new rules easing clemency, parole process
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures US provides add’l $5.3-M aid for PH Covid-19 response
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures OWWA assists almost 13K stranded OFWs
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures IATF okays free hotel accommodation for health workers
2020-04-22		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring 29 NCR village chiefs summoned for failure to enforce ECQ
2020-04-22		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Conversion of PH Sports Complex into PCC completed
2020-04-22		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Sector-specific plans, sharing of practices boost Covid-19 fight
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Megaworld donates P60-M Covid-19 test labs to Red Cross
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Metro cops to undergo mental health wellness program
2020-04-21		Social distancing: Schools closure  DepEd’s online learning platform reaches over 4M users
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established AO30. President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all government offices to new rules on their different policies to ease the social and economic burden of the public amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic in the country. On April 21, Duterte signed Administrative Order (AO) 30 which mandates the adjustments of statutory deadlines and timelines for the filing of any public documents; payment of taxes and other fees; grant of benefits; and scheduled proceedings. The fresh order covers all state departments, agencies, offices, and instrumentalities, including government-owned and -controlled corporations, government financial institutions, state universities and colleges, and local government units.
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment PNP deploys SAF (Special Action Force) troops in NCR areas with high ECQ violations
2020-04-20		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Trikes, pedicabs back on road in NegOCC starting April 20
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Metro Manila now Covid-19 anti-discrimination zone
2020-04-20		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring More cops to be deployed to arrest ECQ violators: PNP
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established NEDA-ICC approves DOH’s P5-B Covid-19 emergency response project
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment AFP deploys mobile kitchens for homeless amid ECQ
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Mass population testing Navy deploys air assets for anti-Covid-19 efforts
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Testing policy IATF releases revised guidelines on expanded testing for Covid-19
2020-04-19		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures DA ramps up food security programs amid health crisis
2020-04-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures ECQ-affected farmers can claim cash subsidy over-the-counter: DA
2020-04-18		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Gov’t strategy to prevent Covid-19 spread: locate, isolate, cure
2020-04-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The presidential yacht, BRP Ang Pangulo (ACS-25) is now ready to accept COVID-19 patients as necessary works to transform the vessel into a floating quarantine facility were already finished.
2020-04-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system UNICEF, DOH train 2,500 health workers to stop Covid-19
2020-04-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system IATF okays guidelines for use of rapid test kits for Covid-19
2020-04-17		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Gov’t to localize Nat’l Action Plan vs. Covid-19
2020-04-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Maintain prices of crematorium services: PRRD
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Sarangani runs 24/7 Tele-Konsulta amid COVID-19 lockdown
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system QC sets guidelines for cleaning, disinfection of infrastructures, public areas
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Antique EO requires use of face mask in public
2020-04-17		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Biliran extends border closure due to virus threat. The new directive extending the movement restrictions, initially set from March 19 to April 17, will take effect until lifted, he said.
2020-04-16		Movement restrictions: Curfews Legazpi City adjusts window hours for businesses, pass-holders to between 4am and 3pm
2020-04-16		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Leyte extends community quarantine to April 30
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Unlawful to refuse any patient, solon to hospitals
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures PhilHealth assures ample funds for Covid-19 patients
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Palace rejects proposal to defer foreign debt payments
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established DSWD amends guidelines to expedite cash aid distribution
2020-04-16		Movement restrictions: Border closure  The govt has allowed foreign cruise ships carrying Filipino crew members to dock in Manila ports and be used as quarantine facility amid the government efforts to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system New Army nurses to help in Covid-19 fight
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations MMDA to lead disposal of bodies for Covid-19 cases
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations ‘Cremate now, pay later’ scheme proposed for Covid-19 deaths
2020-04-16		Lockdown: Full lockdown Another Baguio village locked down for defying ECQ rules
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Testing policy Duterte’s visitors to undergo rapid testing for COVID-19. Admitting that rapid tests are "totally different" from real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests, Durante said those who will be found positive of COVID-19 upon entering Malacañan Palace will not be accommodated as an audience to the president, however, the result would still be subject for confirmation through PCR tests administered by Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM).
2020-04-15		Movement restrictions: Curfews Bacolod adopts ‘number coding’ in use of home quarantine pass. According to EO 30, persons holding HQP passes ending in odd numbers 1,3,5,7 and 9 can be allowed to go out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only while those with passes ending in even numbers 2,4,6,8 and 0 can leave their homes only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. On these days, an HQP pass holder can go out or travel only from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
2020-04-15		Lockdown: Partial lockdown The general community quarantine in Northern Samar (GCQ) has been extended to April 30 due to the rising threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
2020-04-15		Lockdown: Partial lockdown The enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) has been extended in the entire Samar province and its two cities until April 30
2020-04-15		Movement restrictions: Curfews 24-hour curfew for children and elderly until April 30, while regular curfew is still from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., the city mayor added.
2020-04-14		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Mobile checkpoints launched to flag non-essential travel
2020-04-14		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns President Duterte ordered hospitals to accept all patients, incl those suspected of being infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). The President said hospitals that refuse to accept patients may face suspension.
2020-04-14		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system More manpower means more lab hours, tests: IATF
2020-04-14		Lockdown: Full lockdown Año backs LGUs’ total lockdown of villages defying quarantine
2020-04-14		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Ensure burial, cremation of Covid-19 deaths within 12 hours: DILG
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Gov’t agencies, LGUs told to adopt new Covid-19 classifications
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Sub-task unit formed for OFWs repatriation amid health crisis
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Observe exemptions amid villages’ lockdown, PNP to LGUs
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures GSIS raises life insurance for medical front-liners
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures PNP to release hazard pay for cops on Covid-19 duty
2020-04-13		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Labor group lauds DOH decision to hire add’l health workers
2020-04-13		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Health workers with contracts as of March 8 can leave PH
2020-04-13		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns DOST opens app featuring Covid-19 updates, info on sci-tech
2020-04-13		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Guv extends ECQ in Negros Oriental
2020-04-12		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns New classification of Covid-19 patients based on int’l system
2020-04-12		Lockdown: Full lockdown President Duterte earlier imposed an ECQ on the island of Luzon until April 12. The quarantine was extended up to April 30.
2020-04-12		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is now in charge of leading the contact-tracing efforts of the government amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis.
2020-04-11		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system DOTr quarantine ships ready for operations
2020-04-11		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Navy mobilizes reservists in Zambo for Covid-19 response
2020-04-11		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Sunday ‘total quarantine’ up in 11 Iloilo towns to April 30
2020-04-10		Social distancing: Schools closure  Taguig pilots online classroom to engage students amid extended ECQ
2020-04-10		Lockdown: Full lockdown Mayor orders lockdown of four barangays after one resident positive of the Coronavirus disease today. "I am ordering a lock down of Upper and Lower Dagsian, Hillside and Scout Barrio in view of this new infection. Only essential travels will be allowed," the mayor said. He also directed concerned barangay officials of Upper Dagsian to undergo quarantine.
2020-04-10		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension The Department of Tourism has created a Tourism Airport Team that provides a 24-hour service to stranded tourists at airports. Travellers may contact the Department of Tourism or the regional government for further information.
2020-04-10		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies At least 82 different localities have imposed differing restrictions and quarantine measures.
2020-04-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Duterte eyes sale of gov’t assets if no sufficient Covid-19 funds
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Duterte approves P30.8-B ‘Solidarity grant’ to aid LGUs COVID-19 response
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures LandBank distributes cash aid to qualified PUV drivers
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures DOLE begins processing of aid for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
2020-04-08		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system NCRPO’s anti-hoarding ops net P2.1-M medical supplies
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Office of the President approved the "Solidarity Grant to Cities and Municipalities" amounting to P30. 824-billion spending fund for local government units (LGUs) as assistance in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-07		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Courts ’physically closed’ until April 30: SC
2020-04-07		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established IATF-EID approves Bayanihan One-Stop Shop creation. The Bayanihan One-Stop Shop will serve as a single window for all state agencies involved in the importation of critical commodities amid Covid-19 outbreak in the country, according to the joint memorandum.
2020-04-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Cash aid for formal workers affected by Covid-19 OK’d
2020-04-07		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Duterte approves Luzon-wide ECQ extension until April 30. The entire Luzon is currently under an enhanced community quarantine from which strictly requires residents to stay indoors and limits movement to accessing basic necessities and heightens the presence of uniformed personnel.
2020-04-07		Movement restrictions: Curfews In Davao City, daily curfew timing will be adjusted to 18.00-06.00 from 7 April. Residents can only leave the house with a Food and Medicine (FM) pass. Work from home is being enforced except for those in essential services
2020-04-06		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Taguig City has utilized government-owned buildings and other facilities to house possible and confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and provide accommodation for some front-line workers.
2020-04-06		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Marikina launches online medical consultation amid Covid-19
2020-04-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures PRRD OKs special risk allowance for public health workers. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday signed an administrative order granting a special risk allowance (SRA) for public health workers (PHWs) assigned on the front lines.Under Administrative Order No. 28, national government agencies, government-owned or -controlled corporations, and local government units are authorized to grant a one-time Covid-19 SRA, equivalent to a maximum of 25 percent of monthly basic salary, to PHWs who have "great exposure to health risks and physical hardships" in the line of duty in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Cops get 30-day reprieve on loan payments
2020-04-06		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions POEA suspends deployment of Filipino health workers. The Philippine government has temporarily suspended the overseas deployment of health care workers amid the state of public health emergency in the country due to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
2020-04-06		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Single parent cops exempted from Covid-19 front-line duty
2020-04-05		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system DOTr partners with 2GO for operation of ‘quarantine ships’
2020-04-05		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The Medical City, PCCH partner for coronavirus response
2020-04-05		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Chinese med experts arrive in PH to help in Covid-19 fight
2020-04-05		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures IATF grants DAR authority to issue quarantine passes to farmers
2020-04-05		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Duterte donates 1-month salary for Covid-19 response. Most members of Duterte’s Cabinet have pledged to cut 75 percent of their monthly salaries from the month of April to December to help the government step up its fight against Covid-19.
2020-04-05		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures DSWD starts distribution of P5K-P8K aid in NCR, 16 regions
2020-04-05		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures PCSO releases P420M to PhilHealth amid fight vs. Covid-19
2020-04-04		Movement restrictions: Curfews In Davao region, a daily curfew has been imposed between 21.00 and 05.00 since 4 April. Work from home is being enforced except for those in essential services
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Toll fees waived for health workers amid Covid-19 pandemic
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures DSWD releases emergency subsidy of 4Ps beneficiaries
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Gov’t cites accomplishments in fight vs. Covid-19
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures P16.3-B released to social amelioration program beneficiaries
2020-04-03		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system PH now has 8 Covid-19 testing centers: Palace
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The government will launch on Friday afternoon the RapidPass System, a virtual identification system that makes use of QR code technology to ease the passage of front-liners and other exempted individuals at checkpoints.
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established President Rodrigo Duterte announced Wednesday that he has delegated the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as well as Presidential Peace Adviser and Chief Implementer of government’s national policy against Covid-19, to lead the relief efforts to individuals suffering due to the health crisis. He made the pronouncement, as he acknowledged that there are complaints about the supposed unfair distribution of relief by some local government units.
2020-04-02		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Navy gets Covid-19 emergency quarantine facility
2020-04-02		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Gov’t wants timely distribution of donations for Covid-19 by OCD
2020-04-02		Public health measures: General recommendations Supermarkets, pharmacies urged to stay open up to 12 hours. "Supermarkets, public and private wet markets, grocery stores, agri-fishery supply stores, pharmacies, drug stores, and other retail establishments engaged in the business of selling basic necessities are strongly encouraged to extend their store operations to a maximum of 12 hours," Nograles said in a virtual presser.
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Bus companies and partners participating in the Department of Transportation’s Free Ride for Health Workers Program get to receive fuel subsidies in order to sustain the continued operation of the program, as Luzon remains under enhanced community quarantine.
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures DBM releases P100-B for social amelioration programs of DSWD
2020-04-02		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) facilitated the procurement of one million sets of PPEs worth PHP1.8 billion.
2020-04-02		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The government is strongly encouraging supermarkets and other establishments selling basic necessities to extend their store operations to a maximum of 12 hours to prevent crowding
2020-04-02		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Leyte IATF monitors persons with cough, flu in barangays
2020-04-02		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Funds of P50 mio. to help augment local government units
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The city government is distributing vegetable seeds to encourage residents to grow vegetables as a source of food amid the enhanced community quarantine; the city government allotted PHP5 million for the program and so far, 1,000 families have received vegetable seeds.
2020-04-02		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Monitoring of Covid-19 patients but also persons under monitoring (PUMs) and patients under investigation (PUIs) through a mobile application that shows their real-time location within a 50-meter radius.
2020-04-01		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Police is providing escorts to health workers in the face of recent attacks
2020-04-01		Lockdown: Full lockdown Only grocery shopping and medical purposes legitimate reason for leaving house
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Private sector employers may defer the grant of holiday pay for their employees this April in view of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Wednesday.
2020-04-01		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Implementation of tax & duty-exempt importations of PPEs, medical emergency supplies
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures PhilHealth to cover Covid patients’ treatment costs till April 14
2020-03-31		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to release P447-M to gov’t hospitals for Covid-19 efforts
2020-03-31		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Boats and hotels are being identified across the country as potential quaratine facilities
2020-03-31		Public health measures: Mass population testing Enough test kits are available in the region to initiate mass-testing
2020-03-30		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring The city is equipping its 73 closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) with an AI (Artificial Intelligence) software that enable them to monitor people’s movements in real-time.
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Social Security System (SSS) to launch online application for unemployment benefits
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Department of Higher Education has readied funds to support students in tertiary education
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Release of P200-billion social protection program for low-income families
2020-03-28		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Funeral guidelines for deceased Covid-19 patients issued
2020-03-27		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) transfers PHP420 million to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to support their coverage of Covid-19 expenses
2020-03-27		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Government agencies that will lead the task groups of the National Task Force (NTF) on COVID-19 have been named by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID)
2020-03-27		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Telemedicine’ program launched to limit public gatherings in health facilities
2020-03-26		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Full lock-down of the multiple regions with only essential services remaining and people allowed to leave their home for those; some include restrictions on leaving the municipality
2020-03-26		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration releases 96.30 mio. PHP to stranded overseas Filipino workers
2020-03-26		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures To ensure production of adequate, accessible and affordable food, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is requesting for a PHP32-billion supplemental budget to implement a food security program, dubbed as "Ahon Lahat, Pagkaing Sapat (ALPAS) Kontra sa COVID-19."
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Overseas Filipino Workers receive a 200 USD cash support
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Freezing of rent payments; people may not be evicted if installments are not paid
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Support to all workers under the CAMP safety program, including direct cash support of 5000 pesos per person
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Law was implemented to give President Duterte special powers in the response to COVID-19
2020-03-25		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Donation guidelines for PPE established and coordinated by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
2020-03-25		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Evacuation centres opened to be used for quaratine
2020-03-25		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Additional five laboratories (+2 in the making) were set-up and testing kits imported
2020-03-25		Public health measures: Testing policy Due to limited tests, only people are tested that have severe symptoms and not if they only have an exposure history (e.g. travel in China); status of 19.03.2020, uncertain implementation date
2020-03-25		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Ban on sale of alcohol implemented (as part of strict lock-down, border control and public service closures) across regions
2020-03-25		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Support for elderly to do their shopping has been installed to protect them as vulnerable groups
2020-03-25		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system People giving wrong information around COVID at health centres are being prosecuted under newly set-up law
2020-03-24		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Only immediate relatives allowed to attend funerals
2020-03-24		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established On March 24, Duterte signed RA 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act which authorizes him to wield special powers to impose measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19.
2020-03-24		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings People with TB will get 1 month supply of their medication to avoid exposing them unnecessarily
2020-03-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Gov’t to give PHP 1mio. to health workers who die in fight vs. Covid-19; 100.000 PHP to those contracting COVID-19 with severe consequences; and daily hazard pay for health workers
2020-03-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Rationing of health equipment nationally
2020-03-22		Movement restrictions: Border closure  All foreign citizens (apart from those with residency in the Philippines) are banned from entering
2020-03-22		Movement restrictions: Curfews Full 24h curfew for students and elderly
2020-03-22		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Coast guard and navy activated to control the Manila bay during extended quarantine
2020-03-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Food support given out across regions in the Philippines
2020-03-19		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions All visa issuing and entries to the PHN without visa are being halted
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Medical certificate testifying COVID negative issued in the previous 48 hours.
2020-03-17		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Information hotline launched
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions For regions and municipalities across the country; in some regions check-points are being used to ensure compliance; implementation mosty within few days around 03/19/2020
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Due to quaratine, all flights to and from Luzon are cancelled
2020-03-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The price of face masks is being regulated and frozen at 28 pesos nationally
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Freeze of prices for food nationally; fines up to 2 million pesos or 15 years imprisonment for violations
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared State of calamity declared
2020-03-15		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Limited public services.. Only Emergency and Health.
2020-03-15		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Travellers from China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea.
2020-03-15		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Prohibition of all travel from the Philippines to China, Hong Kong, Macao or the Republic of Korea, except for expatriate Filipinos and permanent residents in the destinations concerned.
2020-03-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Limited public services; e.g. malls
2020-03-15		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Metropolitan Manila (with school closure included)
2020-03-15		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions No travel to or from manila
2020-03-14		Movement restrictions: Curfews Many local government units (including in Metro Manila) have announced overnight curfews (most commonly between 2000 and 0500)
2020-03-13		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment To support logistics around COVID-19 and support quarantine monitoring
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Thermal scanning and disinfection at NAJA airport
2020-03-11		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Strong advice against participation in public gatherings; event organizers are mandated to take care of safety measures and potential costs for treatment arising if a transmission occured
2020-03-11		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures PhilHealth will cover all COVID 19 tests and cover the quarantine and isolation costs; additional funds were released to finance PhilHealth’s response
2020-03-11		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system PhilHealth will cover all COVID 19 tests
2020-03-11		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies Visits to prisons suspended
2020-03-10		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Ban on public gatherings
2020-03-10		Social distancing: Schools closure  In national capital region all school are closed
2020-03-09		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared State of public healt emergency declared
2020-03-03		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions All travels from and to the northern regions of South Korea that are affected by an outbreak is banned
2020-02-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Central bank cuts interest rates
2020-02-06		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Mandatory 14 day quaratine for Filipino repatriats
2020-02-02		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Suspension of visa issuing to all Chinese citizen and other nationals that were in China during the last 14 days (travelers from Hubei province were restricted on 31/01/2020)
2020-01-31		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system PhilHealth will cover the payments for the quarantine and isolation for people under suspicion or confirmed cases
2020-01-31		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Travel ban for people from the Hubei province
2020-01-30		Public health measures: Testing policy Testing of Persons Under Investigation (PUI): defined as having both a symptom (cough, colds or fever) and exposure history (close contact or travel history)
2020-01-22		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Training of health professionals on COVID-19 and ensuring of preparedness (e.g. equipment assessments)
2020-01-19		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Ban of citizens to leave the country for tourism (exception of Overseas Filipino Workers)