Unless otherwise specifically stated in Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, the following are the specific documentary requirements to avail of the social amelioration programs (see List of Social Amelioration Programs) implemented pursuant to the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (Republic Act No. 11469) and its Implementing Directives:
Continue readingThe Survival and Recovery (SURE) Assistance Program for Marginalized, Small Farmers and Fishers is a zero percent interest (0%) rate loan assistance amounting to Twenty-Five Thousand Pesos (PhP 25,000) to be given to eligible borrowers affected by the Enhanced Community Quarantine, to be validated by Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Offices and Local Government Units (LGUs). This is one of the social amelioration programs (see List of Social Amelioration Programs), per Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, designed to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) health crisis during the Enhanced Community Quarantine, pursuant to the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (Republic Act No. 11469) and its Implementing Directives.
Continue readingThe social amelioration programs of the government (see List of Social Amelioration Programs) are consolidated under Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, issued pursuant to the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (Republic Act No. 11469) and its Implementing Directives. These programs are designed to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) health crisis during the Community Quarantine.
Continue readingThe distribution of social amelioration programs would have been quicker if the rollout of the national identification (ID) system was completed, some commentators say. The national ID system was established under a 2018 law, Republic Act No. 11055 (also known as the “Philippine Identification System Act“). This is a primer of R.A. 11055.
Continue readingThere appears to be a misconception that all donations related the Philippines’ fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-2019) pandemic must be coursed through the government. There is no such rule. Donors may still choose the recipients of their donations.
Continue reading[On 28 March 2020, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued Memorandum Circular No. 20-09, providing for exemption from lines or queues, a “Senior Only” shopping hour, and “Pagpapahalaga” Express Lane, in all supermarkets, groceries, pharmacies and drug stores, and other businesses authorized to continue business operations during the enhanced community quarantine. Here is the full text of MC 20-09.]
Continue readingTo help address the national crisis brought about by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Congress granted temporary emergency powers to the President, through the “Bayanihan to Heal As One Act” (Republic Act No. 11469). This law already took effect but not self-executory, which is why on 28 March 2020, the President, through the Executive Secretary, issued a directive to implement the emergency powers. Among the matters covered by the temporary emergency powers is the suspension of rent and loan payments.
Continue reading[The “Bayanihan to Heal As One Act” (Republic Act No. 11469), already effective after having been published in the Manila Bulletin on 25 March 2020, granted temporary emergency powers to the President to help address the national emergency brought about by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The emergency powers provided in R.A. 11469 are not self-executory, but require the directive of the President. On 28 March 2020, the Executive Secretary, acting on behalf of the President, issued a Memorandum providing for the implementation of temporary emergency powers granted to the President. Here is the full text of the Memorandum.]
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19), declared by the Philippine government as a national public health emergency and a pandemic by the World Healthy Organization, has caused a lot of hardship, deaths, and production/financial strain. The highly contagious nature of the virus necessitated the imposition of a lockdown or enhanced community quarantine.
Continue readingThere are reports that some Local Government Units (LGUs) have been intercepting cargoes, including those delivery food and medical products, and stopping them from entering or passing through their respective territories. Even when these trucks are allowed to pass through, it takes forever to reach their destination because of the endless number of checkpoints and the varying policies implemented in each checkpoint. Worse, there may be instances when roads are blocked and rendered impassable.
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