Mayor at governor, uunahin na ring bakunahan kontra COVID-19

ni Mary Gutierrez Almirañez | April 4, 2021

Puwede nang bakunahan kontra COVID-19 ang bawat mayor at governor mula sa mga lugar na itinuturing na high risk sa virus, batay sa kumpirmasyon ni National Task Force (NTF) Deputy Chief Implementer Vince Dizon ngayong Linggo, Abril 4.

Aniya, inaprubahan ng Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases ang hiling ng League of Provinces of the Philippines para maisama sa A1 priority list ang mga governor at mayor.

Dagdag pa niya, “This request was endorsed by the President to the IATF and the IATF yesterday decided to initially allow Mayors and Governors in high risk and critical areas.”

Paliwanag pa niya, mahalaga umanong mabakunahan din ang local officials sapagkat sila aniya ang commander sa mga frontliner.

Sa huling tala ay mahigit 400 na governor at mayor mula sa Metro Manila at mga karatig-lalawigan nito ang nasa high risk at critical na kondisyon. Kaugnay nito, makikipag-usap ang NTF sa National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) sa mga susunod na araw upang planuhin ang sabay-sabay na pagbabakuna sa A1 hanggang A4 priority groups.

“Dapat wala pong bakuna na natetengga o naiiwan lang sa ating mga stock rooms. Kailangan talaga, we vaccinate as many Filipinos as possible. Kailangan sabay-sabay, simultaneous. Hindi na kailangang maghintayan para ang mga bakuna ay hindi nasasayang,” sabi pa ni Dizon.

Easter Sunday, online mass lang muna

ni Mary Gutierrez Almirañez | April 4, 2021

Ipinagdiriwang ng simbahang Katoliko ang Easter Sunday sa pamamagitan ng online mass ngayong araw, Abril 4.

Matatandaang kabilang ang religious gatherings sa mga ipinagbawal sa ilalim ng ipinatupad na bagong guidelines ng Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) dahil sa pagtaas ng COVID-19, partikular na sa NCR Plus Bubble, kung nasaan ang Metro Manila, Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite at Rizal.

Gayunman, may ilan pa ring deboto ang taimtim na nagdarasal sa labas ng simbahan, habang patuloy na sinusunod ang health protocols katulad ng social distancing at pagsusuot ng face shield at face mask.

Kabilang si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa nagpaabot ng mensahe patungkol sa Linggo ng Pagkabuhay.

Aniya, "As we collectively strive to overcome the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, I trust that the promise of salvation will inspire us to look ahead for new beginnings and move forward with stronger faith and compassion for others. May this cornerstone of Christianity guide us as we pursue our shared aspirations for a better and safer future of our people. A blessed Easter to all!”

Samantala, inaasahan naman ang ‘Orbi et Urbi’ o mensahe ni Pope Francis mula sa Vatican na mapapanood din nang live mamayang alas-4 nang hapon (PHL time).

Mall hours ngayong ECQ at Holy Week

ni Mary Gutierrez Almirañez | March 28, 2021

Naglabas na ng panibagong schedule ang mga malls na kabilang sa NCR Plus Bubble at ibang lugar sa ilalim ng enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) simula bukas, Marso 29 hanggang sa ika-4 ng Abril, alinsunod sa guidelines ng Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Pinapayuhan din ang mga residente na pumunta lamang sa mall kung importante ang gagawin o kapag maggo-grocery upang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng virus. Pinaaalalahanan din ang lahat na magsuot ng face mask at face shield at sundin ang iba pang health protocols tuwing lalabas ng bahay. Bawal ding lumabas ang menor-de-edad, senior citizen, buntis at mga vulnerable sa sakit.

Nakasaad sa ibaba ang schedule ng mga sumusunod na malls sa bawat lugar:

• Antipolo, Daang Hari, Dasmariñas, General Trias, Global South, Imus, Kawit, Lakefront, Las Piñas, Malolos, Silang, Sta. Rosa, Taguig, Tanza March 29 – April 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Bataan March 28 – 31: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 3 (Black Saturday): 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Iloilo March 28 – 31: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 3 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Naga March 28 – 31: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 3 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Pampanga March 28 – 31: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 3 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Starmall Edsa – Shaw March 29 – 31: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): sarado April 3 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Starmall Alabang and San Jose Del Monte March 29 – 31: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Starmall Talisay April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 3 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Ayala Malls Glorietta, Greenbelt, Ayala Malls Circuit, Market! Market, Shops at Serendra, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Malls Solenad, Ayala Malls Serin, Ayala Malls The 30th, Ayala Malls Feliz, Ayala Malls Marikina, U.P. Town Center, TriNoma, Ayala Malls Vertis North, Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Fairview Terraces, The District Dasmariñas, The District Imus, Pavilion Mall March 29 – 31: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday) – sarado April 2 (Good Friday) – sarado April 3 (Black Saturday) – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday) – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Bonifacio High Street March 29 – 31: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday) – piling tindahan lamang ang bukas 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday) – piling tindahan lamang ang bukas mula 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 3 (Black Saturday) – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday) – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• MarQuee Mall, Harbor Point at Ayala Malls Centrio March 29 – 31: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday) – sarado April 2 (Good Friday) – sarado April 3 (Black Saturday) – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday) – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Ayala Malls Legazpi March 29 – 31: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday) – sarado April 2 (Good Friday) – sarado April 3 (Black Saturday) – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday) – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Ayala Center Cebu March 29 – 31: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday) – sarado April 2 (Good Friday) – sarado April 3 (Black Saturday) – 10 a.m. to 9 pm April 4 (Easter Sunday) – 10 a.m. to 9 pm

• Ayala Malls Central Bloc at Ayala Malls Abreeza March 29 – 31: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday) – sarado April 2 (Good Friday) – sarado April 3 (Black Saturday) – 10 a.m. to 9 pm April 4 (Easter Sunday) – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Ayala Malls Capitol Central March 29 – 31: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday) – sarado April 2 (Good Friday) – sarado April 3 (Black Saturday) – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday) – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Waltermart Mall Bicutan, Calamba, Carmona, Dasmariñas, General Trias, Guiguinto, Macapagal, Makati, Makiling, Malolos, North Edsa, Plaridel, Sta. Rosa, Sta. Rosa Bel – Air, Sucat, Taytay, Trece Martires March 29 – 31: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): sarado April 3 (Black Saturday): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Sta. Maria March 29 – 31: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): sarado April 3 (Black Saturday): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): sarado

• Balanga April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): sarado April 3 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Balayan, Batangas City, Cabuyao, Candelaria, Capas, Concepcion, Nasugbu, Paniqui, San Fernando, Tanauan April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): sarado April 3 (Black Saturday): 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Cabanatuan, Gapan, Talavera April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): sarado April 3 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• San Jose April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): sarado April 3 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Subic April 1 (Maundy Thursday): 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 2 (Good Friday): sarado April 3 (Black Saturday): 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 4 (Easter Sunday): 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Samantala, wala pang inilalabas na schedule ng pagbubukas ang ibang hindi nabanggit na malls.