IATF’s Decision to Approve Uniform Travel Protocols for All LGUs “Concerning”, OCTA Research Says The OCTA Research group said that the Inter-Agency Task Force’s decision to approve uniform travel protocols for all LGUs. On Saturday (February 27, 2021), OCTA Research Team Dr. Guido David said that the decision of IATF for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases […]

Manila Mayors Approve Lowering Age Restrictions to 15 Above The Manila mayors and the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the easing of age restrictions. The Metro Manila Council and IATF agreed to lower the age limit of minors allowed to go outside. The mayors across the National Capital Region agreed to allow persons 15 […]

Religious Gatherings in GCQ Areas Approved by PH Government To Increase Venue Capacity Up to 50% The Philippine government has allowed to increase the capacity for the religious gatherings up to 50 percent in GCQ areas. On Friday (February 12, 2021), presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases […]

Harry Roque Says IATF Plans Transition to ‘New Normal’ in COVID-19 Free Areas MANILA, Philippines – The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) is planning the transition of COVID-19 free areas to ‘New Normal’. On Monday (January 18, 2021), the Malacañang Palace said that the areas with coronavirus cases may soon shift to the “new normal”. IATF […]

Gatchalian Want to Prohibit Fiestas and Other Mass Celebrations Amid Pandemic Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urges local governments to prohibit fiestas, processions, and other mass celebrations amid pandemic. On Twitter, Gatchalian appeals to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases that they should prohibit the holding of fiestas, street parades, and processions in the […]

IATF Said Kids Now Allowed To Join Staycation Under Certain Conditions KIDS NOW ALLOWED TO JOIN STAYCATION – The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) said that minors are now allowed to join their family’s staycation but there are conditions. We are in the holiday season now but this Christmas season may be different compared to what […]

IATF Says Businesses Allowed to Conduct More Events During Christmas Season The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) would allow various businesses to conduct more events during the Christmas Season. The IATF for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases would allow establishments such as hotels, restaurants and malls under general community quarantine to conduct more events during the […]

IATF Requires All Establishments to Impose Stay Safe Contact-Tracing App The Inter-Agency Task Force for COVID-19 response requires all establishments to impose Stay Safe contact-tracing app and its QR Code. The IATF approved the recommendation of the Office of the Cabinet Secretariat to implement the Safety Seal Certification Program in addition to StaySafe.ph. An establishment […]

Mall Sales Are Back After Getting Approval From COVID-19 Task Force MALL SALES ARE BACK – The Interagency Task For Emerging Infectious Diseases gives the approval to allow mall sales. According to its spokesman, Harry Roque, malls may hold activities such as sales to boost economic or business activity. However, he emphasized that these events […]

IATF Suspends Inbound Travel Of LSI To Areas In Western Visayas, Iligan, Lanao del Sur IATF SUSPENDS LSI TRAVEL – Inbound travel of locally stranded individuals (LSI) was temporarily suspended by the interagency task force (IATF) in Western Visayas. Along with this, the IATF also suspended the inbound travel to Iligan City and Lanao del […]