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This is CLRG's special coverage on news stories concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. It provides a one-stop-page for LGUs who may want to read, review, or revisit news about how different LGUs in the country respond to the crisis. This also includes news of national scale but are affecting how LGUs respond to the issue.

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Law Enforcement
and Policy Implementation

Zamboanga, Tawi-tawi beef up backdoor security vs COVID-19 variants
Rappler, July 22, 2021

Allow local govts to choose which national protocols vs COVID-19 to enforce: senator
ABS-CBN, July 20, 2021

26 customer ng restobar sa QC, lumabag umano sa curfew
ABS-CBN News, October 11, 2020

Cocpo records 50 face mask, social distancing violators
Sunstar, October 5, 2020

Two Rizal provincial security personnel nabbed for selling fake COVID-19 test results
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020

Cops, local officials to regulate videoke sessions during online classes
Inquirer, October 4, 2020

97 quarantine violators nabbed in 2 Pasay clubs
Inquirer, October 3, 2020

97 held in Pasay bar raids
Philippine Star, October 4, 2020

Crime cases down 46% during quarantine –JTF COVID Shield
GMA News, October 3, 2020

Eleazar orders crackdown on illegal cockfighting after arrests in Batangas
GMA News, October 2, 2020

Q-violators caught: Tisa gamers, Borbon spider fight gamblers
Sunstar, October 2, 2020

Batangas ex-vice mayor, other local execs nabbed in illegal cockfight
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020

1 year jail time or P5,000-fine for tourists who break COVID-19 rules in Cebu
Rappler, October 1, 2020

BCPO to remove checkup points in Bacolod
Sunstar, October 1, 2020

Eleazar vows: Police presence in tourist spots won’t spoil the fun
GMA News, October 1, 2020

Minors still banned at computer shops even as classes start
GMA News, October 1, 2020

Ilang market stalls sa Antipolo ipinasara matapos lumabag umano sa safety protocols
ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020

Mga walang face mask sa barangay sa QC sinita
ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020

Prusisyon sa Cabuyao na lumabag umano sa health protocols iniimbestigahan
ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020

Leyte municipal council seeks probe on dumping of infectious wastes by quarantine facilities
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020

Police to enforce ‘no minors in internet shops’ rule as classes start on Oct. 5
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020

2 private markets in Antipolo closed for quarantine violations
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020

Hefty fines, jail time await tourism protocol violators in Cebu province
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020

‘Going for quality, not quantity’: In allowing tourists back, Cebu warns vs COVID-19 protocol violation
Inquirer, September 30, 2020

QC slaps higher fines on bikers without helmets
Inquirer, September 30, 2020

Police visibility up in Metro Manila bus terminals
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020

Beachgoers in Dagupan nabbed for drinking despite liquor ban
GMA News, September 29, 2020

More cops deployed in terminals as provincial buses resume operations
Sunstar, September 29, 2020

New ordinance penalizes Cebu tourists breaking health protocol
Sunstar, September 29, 2020

Task force orders intensified police presence in bus terminals
GMA News, September 29, 2020

Full operation for businesses violates minimum health standards -UP research group member
GMA News, September 29, 2020

Probe on for Bacolod COVID-19 cash aid release that drew hundreds
ABS-CBN News, September 29, 2020

DOH: Hospitals ‘strictly prohibited’ from charging patients for donated PPEs
Inquirer, September 28, 2020

'Safety marshals' to patrol Cebu City supermarket aisles
Rappler, September 28, 2020

Año to NCR LGUs: Endorse mild, asymptomatic COVID-19 patients to Oplan Kalinga facilities
GMA News, September 28, 2020

Hospitals can't charge for donated PPEs —DOH Usec. Vergeire
GMA News, September 28, 2020

Eleazar to police commanders: Watch out for unauthorized ops of beerhouses, bars
GMA News, September 28, 2020

93 arrested in QC bar for quarantine violation
GMA News, September 27, 2020

95 arrested in Quezon City bar for drinking after curfew
Rappler, September 27, 2020

424,000 accosted so far over health protocol violations —Eleazar
GMA News, September 27, 2020

Police alerted over unauthorized opening of beerhouses, bars
Sunstar, September 27, 2020

People crowd New Government Center, disregard health protocols
Sunstar, September 27, 2020

Over 17,000 PUVs held for quarantine violations
Manila Bulletin, September 27, 2020

More COVID-19 cases traced to drinking spree
Philippine Star, September 27, 2020

95 quarantine violators arrested in QC resto bar
CNN Philippines, September 26, 2020

13 anyos hinuli sa 'di pagsuot ng facemask sa Malabon; pina-blotter, kinunan ng mugshot
ABS-CBN News, September 26, 2020

Quezon City police round up 95 quarantine violators in local resto-bar
BusinessWorld, September 26, 2020

Over 150 quarantine violators nabbed in Quezon City
Philippine Star, September 25, 2020

Police told to enforce smoking ban due to added pandemic risk
Philippine Star, September 24, 2020

9 family members catch COVID-19 from partygoers
Philippine Star, September 24, 2020

Golf course sa Cavite na nag-tournament habang quarantine, ipinasara
ABS-CBN News, September 24, 2020

Remulla orders Sherwood Golf and Country Club closed indefinitely
Rappler, September 23, 2020

DILG directs CIDG to probe group’s ‘flatten the fear’ event
GMA News, September 23, 2020

Establishments caught violating guidelines on liquor sale to face closure
Sunstar, September 23, 2020

Bataan offers cash incentives to villages winning battle vs COVID-19
Rappler, September 23, 2020

460 lumabag ng Navotas quarantine nitong weekend
ABS-CBN News, September 21, 2020

OCD warns of solicitation scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
GMA News, September 21, 2020

400,000 quarantine protocol violators nabbed
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020

Cavite police ordered to boost presence in prov’l borders, Tagaytay
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020

Makati bar faces closure, fine for violating health protocols
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020

MPD station chief sacked for failing to control Manila Bay crowd
Sunstar, September 20, 2020

Ermita Police chief relieved for social distancing failure at Manila Bay ‘white sand beach’ opening
Sunstar, September 20, 2020

Police station chief sacked due to safety protocol violations at Manila Bay
ABS-CBN News, September 20, 2020

Caught on live video: 34 curfew violators, including 9 foreigners, nabbed at Makati bar
ABS-CBN News, September 19, 2020

34 rounded up for not distancing in Makati bar
Rappler, September 19, 2020

34 arrested in Makati bar raid for violating curfew, health protocols
CNN Philippines, September 19, 2020

Eleazar: Licenses of PUV drivers who violate 1-meter distance rule will be confiscated
Inquirer, September 18, 2020

Duterte places PH under state of calamity until Sept. 2021: battle vs. COVID-19 pandemic continues
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020

More cops to be deployed in areas where SAP cash aids will be distributed manually — DILG
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020

Ginang na naglalaba sa tapat ng bahay habang walang face mask, pinagmumulta
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020

Lalaking nagbebenta ng pekeng travel authority timbog sa Pasay
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020

San Juan bike patrollers get body cameras
Philippine Star, September 18, 2020

Quiapo prelates ready to face Nazarene motorcade probe
Philippine Star, September 17, 2020

Zamora: Police bike patrollers to ensure strict enforcement of quarantine rules in San Juan
GMA News, September 17, 2020

Negros Occidental gov’t orders arrest of 7 persons who refuse to be tested for COVID-19
Inquirer, September 17, 2020

San Juan cops on bikes get body cams to catch violators of health rules
Inquirer, September 17, 2020

Metro Manilans need medical certificate, travel pass for Tagaytay visit — Roque
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020

MPD to investigate Black Nazarene procession over physical distancing violations
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020

6 arrested in Quezon for cockfighting amid strict quarantine rules
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020

Cayetano lauds arrest of 16 quarantine violators in Taguig
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020

Online child porn transactions surge amid COVID-19 lockdown
BusinessWorld, September 16, 2020

DSWD cites DILG, PNP for running after officials linked to SAP irregularities
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

Remulla: late-night videoke considered a curfew violation
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

Facebook report on drinking session assists police in arresting 16 persons in Taguig
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

Probe eyed on Black Nazarene 'motorcade' held in Quiapo amid pandemic
GMA News, September 15, 2020

16 Taguig locals nabbed for violating social distancing rules
GMA News, September 15, 2020

Late-night videoke sessions not allowed in Cavite —governor
GMA News, September 15, 2020

Late-night videoke singers in Cavite risk arrest
ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020

More than 240 police academy cadets, staff positive for COVID-19
Rappler, September 14, 2020

DILG backs JTF COVID Shield call on netizens to report quarantine violations
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020

Police nab 43 COVID-19 protocol violators in Quezon
Inquirer, September 13, 2020

COVID task force invites netizens to its FB page
Manila Bulletin, September 12, 2020

JTF COVID now on Facebook to accept reports of quarantine violations
Inquirer, September 12, 2020

Social media empowers public to report officials violating quarantine: PNP
ABS-CBN News, September 10, 2020

Minor, 8 others arrested for selling fake rapid test results, government documents
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020

Eleazar says abuse by cops of social media monitoring is disallowed
GMA News, September 9, 2020

DOLE: Nearly 10K establishments fail to comply with health standards vs COVID-19
Inquirer, September 9, 2020

COVID task force arrests 46 persons for fake documents
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020

COVID-19 patient burns quarantine facility
Philippine Star, September 8, 2020

9 suspects nabbed for making fake NCRPO travel papers, COVID-19 test results
Inquirer, September 8, 2020

‘Crack down on sellers of sub-standard masks,’ NTF urges DTI
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020

Over 100,000 quarantine violators arrested in PH since March
Rappler, September 8, 2020

Northern Samar guv warns illegal cockfighting violators
Sunstar, September 7, 2020

DILG: Police will verify quarantine violations monitored on social media before making arrests
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

Home quarantine passes reimposed, liquor ban up anew in Masantol
Sunstar, September 7, 2020

Bacolod police told to probe unauthorized quarantine pass printing
Sunstar, September 7, 2020

Huwag 'nagkakalat': PNP to probe only 'public' social media posts
Rappler, September 7, 2020

NTF to visit Bacolod amid reported spike in COVID-19 cases
GMA News, September 7, 2020

QC dangles cash reward for barangays with effective anti-COVID-19 programs
GMA News, September 7, 2020

Caloocan to use ‘quarantine wristbands’ to track possible COVID-19 cases
GMA News, September 7, 2020

Nothing illegal in monitoring social media for quarantine violations — Palace
GMA News, September 7, 2020

Navotas LGU to fine residents taking groufies without face masks, social distancing
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

Quarantine violations posted on social media subject to verification — DILG
Inquirer, September 7, 2020

Police to monitor social media for quarantine violators
Philippine Star, September 6, 2020

Police use social media to monitor quarantine violations
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020

Eleazar vows respect for privacy in monitoring quarantine violations
GMA News, September 6, 2020

In Cebu, 2 emergency responders may be arrested after refusing swab test
Rappler, September 6, 2020

Police to monitor social media for drinking sessions, other quarantine violations
CNN Philippines, September 5, 2020

Beware of your social media posts, it may betray quarantine violations
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020

Police ordered to monitor social media for quarantine violators
Inquirer, September 5, 2020

Police commanders urged to monitor social media for quarantine violations
GMA News, September 5, 2020

Police to 'regularly monitor' social media for quarantine violations
Rappler, September 5, 2020

City ordinance allows violators to be detained, says city attorney
Sunstar, September 5, 2020

Manila cops uncover another case of faking COVID-19 test results
Inquirer, September 4, 2020

Underground COVID-19 hospitals exclusive for Chinese patients probed by CIDG
Manila Bulletin, September 4, 2020

DOH-Davao: No transmission in wedding party
Sunstar, September 4, 2020

Mayor to city workers: Follow health protocols
Sunstar, September 4, 2020

Police to 'regularly monitor' social media for quarantine violations
Rappler, September 4, 2020

Pagawaan umano ng fake travel authority, swab test results, sinalakay sa Maynila
ABS-CBN News, September 4, 2020

New PNP chief to cops: Tap 'respected women' to enforce lockdown
Rappler, September 3, 2020

Manila LGU, naglabas ng show cause order laban sa diagnostic center na pinagmulan ng nagkalat na test kits
ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2020

DOH: Facilities breaking infectious waste disposal protocols may be suspended, shut down
Philippine Star, September 2, 2020

Grave sanctions await healthcare facilities improperly disposing COVID-19 test kits
CNN Philippines, September 2, 2020

COVID Shield prefers community service, fine for curfew violators
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020

Show cause order issued vs medical laboratory for improper disposal of used rapid test kits
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020

COVID-19 police task force wants community service, fines for lockdown violators
Inquirer, September 2, 2020

Quiapo health center asked to explain improper disposal of COVID test kits
Inquirer, September 2, 2020

Mayor Isko orders investigation over improper disposal of used rapid test kits
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020

DOH warns of sanctions vs facilities not following waste disposal protocols
Inquirer, September 2, 2020

Cascolan focuses on Covid-19 response, anti-drugs drive
Sunstar, September 2, 2020

Cascolan vows to discipline cops who violate quarantine protocols
GMA News, September 2, 2020

Filipinos only 50% compliant with minimum health standards vs. COVID-19, says DILG exec
GMA News, September 2, 2020

Health facilities not disposing waste properly may get licenses revoked — DOH
GMA News, September 2, 2020

Navotas mayor ipakukulong ang magulang ng mga batang lumalabag sa curfew
ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2020

8 bar drinkers held in Lucena City for violating curfew hours
Inquirer, September 1, 2020

Iloilo City Hall counts on barangays in Covid-19 war
Sunstar, September 1, 2020

Enforcers mull fines, community service sanctions for curfew, quarantine violators
Philippine Star, September 2, 2020

BFP probing despedida party for ex-Batangas fire marshall
GMA News, August 31, 2020

DILG reminds public: Wear your face masks, face shields in commercial establishments, public transport
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020

Eleazar orders more police visibility in business districts as more establishments reopen
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020

DOH warns vs. disclosing identity of COVID-19 patients
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020

Roxas City begins 2-week moratorium on return of OFWs, LSIs
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020

Mayor Isko: Report persons asking money to cremate Manileños who died of COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, August 30, 2020

More than 92% of C. Luzon firms comply with COVID-19 protocols — DOLE
Manila Bulletin, August 28, 2020

Makati City shuts down 2 establishments for violating quarantine protocols
Manila Bulletin, August 28, 2020

PNP warns Gadon of arrest for flouting protocols on face mask, face shield
Inquirer, August 28, 2020

Tourism office to investigate grandiose wedding party
Sunstar, August 28, 2020

Sara Duterte orders probe on Davao City grand wedding amid COVID-19 pandemic
GMA News, August 27, 2020

Cebu City police eyes hiring 200 civilians to help in enforcing protocols
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

Ex-QC barangay exec faces charges for breaching home quarantine protocol
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

San Fernando to businesses: Follow quarantine guidelines vs Covid-19
Sunstar, August 25, 2020

Ex-barangay exec, son face raps for violation of QC quarantine rules
Inquirer, August 25, 2020

3 pulis sa Davao City kinasuhan matapos daw mag-inuman sa isolation facility
ABS-CBN News, August 25, 2020

DOH: People refusing swab tests to face sanctions
Rappler, August 24, 2020

QC gym found operating despite GCQ guidelines, 12 arrested
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Cebu City reports fewer quarantine violators
Inquirer, August 24, 2020

San Juan City warns against fake health clearances
Manila Bulletin, August 23, 2020

DOJ chief: Those with COVID-19 exposure, symptoms can be compelled to get tested
Inquirer, August 23, 2020

Graphic artist nabbed for ‘faking’ health certificates, travel pass
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020

15 Mati resorts ordered temporarily closed for lack of DOT certificates
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020

Iloilo mayor threatens purveyors of fake news on COVID-19 with charges
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020

Four persons charged for using hospital logo to try and enter Baguio City
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020

Riders’ group to help in enforcement of new motorcycle back-riding rules
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

Quarantine caretaker charged for raping LSI in Leyte
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

70 construction sites flagged in Quezon City
Philippine Star, August 19, 2020

PNP vows to be vigilant as NCR, other provinces back to GCQ
Rappler, August 18, 2020

Courts in GCQ areas open to public starting Aug. 19
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

SPECIAL SECTION RELATED TO LOCAL AUTONOMY

‘No need to lock down 25 Quezon City barangays’
Philippine Star, August 18, 2020

Palace denies Cabinet officials interfering in local virus response
ABS-CBN News, August 18, 2020

‘Big brother’ partnership to ensure closer anti-COVID 19 coordination – Galvez
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Hontiveros seeks probe on Cabinet members playing ‘Big Brother’ to LGUs
Inquirer, August 17, 2020

Hontiveros seeks Senate inquiry into designation of Cabinet secretaries to LGUs on COVID response
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

Palace defends IATF decision to assign Cabinet members to assist LGUs in fighting virus
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

Palace defends assigning Cabinet execs to monitor gov’t response in COVID-19 hotspots
GMA News, August 14, 2020

Nograles suggests special concern lockdowns for 25 QC barangays
GMA News, August 14, 2020

Cabinet members playing ‘Big Brother’ to LGUs may hamper local autonomy’ — Drilon
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

IATF defends assigning Cabinet members to MECQ areas
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

Olivarez welcomes ‘big brother’ Galvez to oversee COVID-19 response in Parañaque
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

Palace: ‘Big brothers’ in MECQ areas meant to ensure effective response vs COVID
Inquirer, August 14, 2020

Drilon says ‘big brothers’ in LGUs may lead to ‘overstepping of authority’
Inquirer, August 14, 2020

Duterte aides to be ‘bridges’ between MECQ areas, gov’t agencies: Nograles
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020

Senators reject plan to assign Cabinet men to NCR cities
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020

Cabinet members will support, not override LGUs on COVID-19 response, says Roque
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020

Galvez: Cabinet members assigned in LGUs to ‘harmonize’ COVID-19 response
Inquirer, August 13, 2020

Cabinet officials to serve as ‘big brother, sister’ to LGUs for virus response
ABS-CBN News, August 13, 2020

IATF members tasked to support LGUs in fight against COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

Areas teeming with COVID-19 cases get Cabinet members as health protocol overseers
Inquirer, August 12, 2020

Laguna cops remove basketball rings amid locals' distancing violations
GMA News, August 18, 2020

Several individuals in Cebu City cockfight event charged for violating quarantine protocols
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020

Lalaki, arestado sa Ozamiz matapos suwayin ang quarantine protocols
GMA News, August 17, 2020

More enforcers to implement stricter health GCQ guidelines – Eleazar
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

27 nabbed for violating health protocols in Cebu City
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

QC lowers fines for face mask violators
Inquirer, August 17, 2020

CDO mall, shops face sanctions for holding promo sale
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

Dinumog na mall sale sa CDO ipinatigil; physical distancing di pinatupad
ABS-CBN News, August 16, 2020

Active barangay participation needed now — Eleazar
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

Transport group leaders tapped to enforce quarantine rules in PUVs
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

Formation of Barangay Disiplina Brigade urged by DILG
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

PUV drivers warned, fined on Day 1 of face shield policy
CNN Philippines, August 15, 2020

Fines, jail time for Cebu City quarantine violators starting August 16
Rappler, August 15, 2020

QC ibinaba ang multa sa hindi pagsusuot ng face mask
ABS-CBN News, August 15, 2020

COVID Shield seeks TODA leaders' help in quarantine rules enforcement
GMA News, August 15, 2020

QC quarantine, health protocol violators to get violation tickets; no more arrests
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

DILG, DOH launch campaign to instill discipline among citizens in COVID-19 fight
GMA News, August 14, 2020

QC LGU rounds up 1,300 quarantine violators
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

Caraga records 2,300 community quarantine violators
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020

42 nabbed for breaking new Bulacan MECQ curfew
Inquirer, August 13, 2020

Hotel, BPO put on lockdown for violating quarantine protocols
Inquirer, August 13, 2020

Galvez: Cabinet members to act as 'big brothers, sisters' to LGU execs in COVID-19 fight
GMA News, August 13, 2020

Sellers ignoring SRP for basic face shields can be fined up to P2 million —DTI
GMA News, August 13, 2020

DOH sets suggested retail prices for face shields
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

SRP for face shields out within the week — DOH
Inquirer, August 12, 2020

Vendors selling overpriced face shields in Manila may be summoned, warns city gov’t
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

Lalaki tiklo sa umano’y pamemeke ng travel permit, health certificate sa Davao
ABS-CBN News, August 12, 2020

Pandemic lets loose scammers in recession-hit Philippines
Rappler, August 12, 2020

Duterte’s plan to deploy troops for quarantine enforcement unconstitutional —De Lima
GMA Network, August 12, 2020

Cabinet members tasked to oversee COVID-19 response in NCR, other hotspots
GMA Network, August 12, 2020

Duterte gov't assigns Cabinet members to Metro Manila, Luzon COVID-19 hot spots
Rappler, August 12, 2020

PNP sees lower crime incidence to continue amid quarantine
GMA Network, August 12, 2020

Over 2,000 quarantine violators apprehended daily – PNP
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020

Duterte says he might tap military if public won’t comply with quarantine rules
Inquirer, August 11, 2020

Dela Rosa backs Duterte plan to tap ‘well-organized’ military in enforcing quarantine
Inquirer, August 11, 2020

Hard to protect public as quarantine violators reach 300k — Eleazar
Inquirer, August 11, 2020

Sen. Bato backs gov’t plan to tap military, police in strict enforcement of quarantine rules
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020

Higit 300 katao, huli sa paglabag sa quarantine measures sa Muntinlupa
ABS-CBN News, August 11, 2020

Violators of 14-day quarantine face P5,000 fine
Sunstar, August 11, 2020

Bato: Police, military better equipped, quickly deployable for COVID-19 response
GMA Network, August 11, 2020

Amid rise of COVID-19 cases in NCR, Duterte eyes using military in case of 'runaway' spread
GMA Network, August 11, 2020

Over 3,000 AFP reservists may be tapped for Covid-19 response
Sunstar, August 10, 2020

‘Watch out for side-tripping APORs’, police officers alerted
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020

305 quarantine violators nabbed in Muntinlupa during MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020

Pasay LGU to implement ‘no face shield, no ride’ policy
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020

P20-fine for every health protocol violation for Davao City gov’t employees
Manila Bulletin, August 9, 2020

Cebu City to get tougher on protocol violators
Manila Bulletin, August 9, 2020

Penalties for improper disposal of PPEs urged
Manila Bulletin, August 9 2020

Ordinance vs. quarantine violators to take effect on Aug. 16
Sunstar, August 8, 2020

Important to be ‘meticulous’ in combating contagion, says Cebu City COVID-19 response head
Rappler, August 8, 2020

Angeles City shutters videoke stalls, fines persons not wearing face masks
Rappler, August 8, 2020

DILG orders crackdown against ‘fake’ contact tracers
Manila Bulletin, August 8, 2020

400 sa QC dinampot dahil sa paglabag sa liquor ban, kawalan ng face mask
ABS-CBN News, August 7, 2020

Muntinlupa scholars tatanggalan ng scholarship kapag lumabag sa curfew
ABS-CBN News, August 7, 2020

200 cops, servicemen to man San Jose Del Monte quarantine checkpoints
GMA Network, August 7, 2020

36 quarantine violators nabbed inside billiard hall in Sorsogon
Inquirer, August 6, 2020

Police patrol, visibility beefed up in MECQ areas
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020

Lapu Council allows citizen’s arrest for persons not wearing masks in public
SunsStar, August 5, 2020

Lapu-Lapu City ordinance allows citizen’s arrest to enforce mandatory wearing of masks
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020

Navy redeploys troops to assist in enforcing quarantine rules in MECQ areas
GMA News, August 5, 2020

From batons to one-meter sticks: Davao City cops arming to enforce physical distancing
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020

Manila deploys 400 COVID-19 safety marshals
Inquirer, August 4, 2020

Ops vs motorcycle backriders without barriers in NegOcc on
SunsStar, August 4, 2020

86 motorcycle backriding violators arrested, fined
SunsStar, August 4, 2020

Cops carry 1-meter stick for physical distancing
SunsStar, August 4, 2020

Driver using fake WHO IDs to enter Baguio arrested
Rappler, August 4, 2020

Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto has ordered the shut down of an e-bingo establishment…
Philstar Facebook, August 4, 2020

E-bingo shop spotted operating in Pasig, ordered closed
Inquirer, August 3, 2020

Cops to tighten security under looming new 'lockdown'
Philstar, August 3, 2020

Magsuot ng face mask o magbayad ng multa: Metro Manila LGUs
ABS-CBN News, August 1, 2020

PNP-HPG starts apprehending motorcycle riders without barriers
GMA News, August 1, 2020

Duterte: Military to implement govt's free vaccine program vs. COVID-19
GMA News, July 31, 2020

Laguna company faces suspension over COVID-19 cases
ABS-CBN News, July 30, 2020

Resort sa Batangas, suspendido ang operasyon sa paglabag sa DOT guidelines
ABS-CBN News, July 30, 2020

10,000 violate rules on motorcycle backride: DILG
ABS-CBN News, July 27, 2020

Remulla: Mall in Cavite temporarily closed for quarantine 'violations'
GMA News, July 24, 2020

Police raid print shop producing fake medical certificates of COVID-19 results
CNN Philippines, July 23, 2020

2 babaeng namemeke umano ng medical certificate, COVID-19 test results, tiklo sa QC
ABS-CBN News, July 23, 2020

COVID-19-positive woman escapes from quarantine hotel, recovered after chase
GMA News, July 22, 2020

DOJ says quarantine rules applied fairly, public figures also charged for alleged violations
ABS-CBN News, July 22, 2020

Philippines eyes more apprehensions of quarantine violators
ABS-CBN News, July 22, 2020

Every barangay to have a cop as ‘quarantine rules supervisor,’ says Eleazar
GMA News, July 22, 2020

Vico suspends grocery store in Pasig for not maintaining distancing rule
Inquirer.net, July 21, 2020

Belmonte vows there'll be no indiscriminate arrests of quarantine violators in QC
GMA News, July 21, 2020

15,000 apprehended in QC for not wearing masks
ABS-CBN News, July 20, 2020

Cops ready for start of localized lockdown in parts of Pasig City
GMA News, July 19, 2020

QC gov’t intensifies crackdown on quarantine violators
Manila Bulletin, July 19, 2020

Mga hindi nagsusuot ng face mask hinuhuli pa rin sa Maynila
ABS-CBN News, July 18, 2020

12 nag-pool party sa Iloilo City noong quarantine tukoy na ng pulisya
ABS-CBN News, July 17, 2020

Stringent rules hamper OFW repatriation efforts
Manila Bulletin, July 17, 2020

Some Manila residents disregard mask, distancing requirements; Mayor Isko warns violators
GMA News, July 16, 2020

Valenzuela eyes penalties vs quarantine violators
ABS-CBN News, July 16, 2020

34 parents arrested after children violate lockdown rules in Manila
Rappler, July 16, 2020

Philippines to start apprehending motorcycle back-riding violators July 20
ABS-CBN News, July 15, 2020

30 huli sa paglabag sa lockdown protocols sa Sta. Cruz, Maynila
ABS-CBN News, July 15, 2020

Cebu City authorities apprehend quarantine violators amid eased restrictions
ABS-CBN News, July 14, 2020

4 na lumabag sa back-riding rule huli sa QC
ABS-CBN News, July 14, 2020

Lapu-Lapu City residents tapped as COVID ‘warriors’
Philstar, July 12, 2020

Higit 870 tao nahuli sa QC dahil sa 'face mask violation'
ABS-CBN News, July 9, 2020

Most new COVID-19 cases due to ‘community transmission,’ lax implementation of health standards
ABS-CBN News, July 8, 2020

Navotas family faces charges for holding a party during ECQ
Manila Bulletin, July 7, 2020

Antipolo closes 38 commercial stores for violating physical distancing
Manila Bulletin, July 4, 2020

9 nabbed in Caloocan bar for quarantine violations
Inquirer.Net, July 3, 2020

Customs seized P244-M smuggled PPEs, medical supplies from March to May — DOF
GMA News, July 3, 2020

Lapu-Lapu City mayor asks council to pass law for informant’s reward vs face mask violators
Business World, July 3, 2020

53 residents, barangay captain arrested for cockfight in Tabogon
SunStar Cebu, July 1, 2020

Makati LGU shuts down Skye Bar following raid
Manila Bulletin, June 30, 2020

14 individuals to face charges over procession in Cebu City barangay amid ECQ
GMA News, June 29, 2020

Pasig City gov’t suspends bakeshop operations after employees found not wearing face masks
Manila Bulletin, June 25, 2020

Another covert COVID clinic raided in Multinational village
Manila Bulletin, June 21, 2020

Bacoor City shuts down illegal computer shops accommodating minors amid GCQ
Manila Bulletin, June 11, 2020

More than P1-million worth of face masks seized in San Juan
Manila Bulletin, June 10, 2020

Manila City gov’t impounds 16 tricycles, 1 pedicab after drivers violate quarantine protocols
Manila Bulletin, June 9, 2020

16 tricycles impounded in Manila for overcharging, distancing violations
Inquirer.Net, June 8, 2020

126 arrested in Pampanga for not wearing face masks
Rappler, June 8, 2020

Olivarez directs law enforcers to file charges against 123 quarantine violators
Manila Bulletin, June 7, 2020

Cops raid Baclaran clinic which allegedly sells medicine, medical supplies for COVID-19 treatment
Manila Bulletin, June 6, 2020

Pasay LGU closes 3 construction projects not complying with COVID-19 safety rules
Manila Bulletin, June 5, 2020

Parañaque LGU waiting for results on investigation of mass testing on POGO workers in village clubhouse
Manila Bulletin, May 30, 2020

Parañaque stops COVID-19 mass testing for Chinese citizens
GMA News, May 29, 2020

Underground clinic raided, unregistered medicines seized in Pampanga
GMA News, May 29, 2020

DOJ chief to ask NBI, BI to help locate other underground clinics
GMA News, May 28, 2020

'Di awtorisadong' COVID-19 testing ng nasa 200 Chinese sa Parañaque ipinatigil
ABS-CBN News, May 28, 2020

2 Chinese nationals arrested in raid on another unlicensed COVID-19 hospital in Pampanga
Inquirer.Net, May 28, 2020

Illegal clinic for COVID-19 Chinese patients raided in Makati
Inquirer.Net, May 28, 2020

NBI may step in probe into makeshift hospital for Chinese COVID-19 patients
Philstar.com, May 26, 2020

Gamboa reminds cops to observe ‘balance’ in law enforcement
GMA News, May 25, 2020

Suspects arrested for selling fake quarantine passes
Manila Bulletin, May 25, 2020

Nearly 500 arrested for online scam, overpricing amid pandemic –DTI chief
GMA News, May 21, 2020

SAP, 4Ps beneficiaries nabbed for illegal gambling
Manila Bulletin, May 19, 2020

P500,000 in fines collected from those not wearing masks in Negros Oriental
Manila Bulletin, May 19, 2020

Cops raid underground hospital for Chinese COVID-19 patients in Pampanga
GMA News, May 19, 2020

More than 1,700 apprehended for violating GCQ protocols in Cavite
Manila Bulletin, May 18, 2020

Remulla orders temporary closure of malls in Cavite for not ensuring social distancing
GMA News, May 17, 2020

DOJ orders NBI probe on Metro Manila police chief's birthday gathering
ABS-CBN News, May 13, 2020

11 arestado sa pagsasabong sa Negros Occidental
ABS-CBN News, May 11, 2020

Brgy chairperson, 6 SAP beneficiaries nabbed drinking amid GCQ in Negros Oriental
Manila Bulletin, May 11, 2020

Cop arrested in Iloilo for illegally transporting liquor
Manila Bulletin, May 10, 2020

2 brgy councilors nabbed at illegal cockfight
Manila Bulletin, May 8, 2020

68 kahon ng alak nakumpiska sa Iloilo checkpoint
ABS-CBN News, May 7, 2020

4 village execs nabbed for quarantine violation
Philstar.com, May 5, 2020

Davao del Norte town suspends operations of pedicabs for GCQ violations
Manila Bulletin, May 5, 2020

5 arrested for holding illegal cockfight in Leyte amid GCQ
Inquirer.Net, May 3, 2020

400 alleged profiteers, hoarders arrested amid COVID-19 crisis –DTI
GMA News, May 2, 2020

1,000 GCQ violators in Digos arrested; render community service
Inquirer.Net, May 2, 2020

Diño: Local execs must observe ‘maximum tolerance’ in dealing with ECQ violators
Inquirer.Net, April 29, 2020

Sinas encourages cops to take videos while enforcing ECQ rules
Inquirer.Net, April 28, 2020

DTI-Central Visayas asks 89 business firms to explain ‘overpricing’
Inquirer.Net, April 28, 2020

Quiapo police impound 80 tricycles for operating in violation of ECQ
Manila Bulletin, April 27, 2020

Police apprehend more than 100 violators in Sampaloc ‘hard lockdown’
Manila Bulletin, April 25, 2020

Ilocos Norte to slap ECQ violators with P5,000 fine
GMA News, April 22, 2020

Malabon residents seen in public without quarantine pass to be arrested — local gov’t
Manila Bulletin, April 21, 2020

No more warnings: On-the-spot arrest, inquest await ECQ violators
Inquirer.Net, April 21, 2020

Strict ECQ implementation nets 42 violators in Baguio
Manila Bulletin, April 21, 2020

Pampanga orders at least P20,000-fine for not wearing face mask
Manila Bulletin, April 21, 2020

Manila barangays with most quarantine violators face ‘hard lockdown’
Inquirer.Net, April 20, 2020

Valenzuela bikers who violated travel restrictions to do community service
Inquirer.Net, April 20, 2020

Gov. Remulla wants military to enforce ECQ in Cavite as residents continue to violate ECQ rules
GMA News, April 20, 2020

PNP uses technology to implement quarantine rules
Manila Bulletin, April 19, 2020

Cebu City to enforce vehicle coding scheme to prevent spread of COVID-19
Inquirer.Net, April 18, 2020

Quarantine violators in Pampanga plant vegetables as punishment
Inquirer.Net, April 18, 2020

DILG urges LGUs to pass ordinances on punishing COVID-19 quarantine violators
CNN Philippines, April 17, 2020

Online seller of overpriced alcohol nabbed in Negros city
Manila Bulletin, April 17, 2020

MMDA reminds public: Using quarantine pass to enter another city, town not allowed
GMA News, April 17, 2020

Cops watch out for 'physical distancing' in QC markets
ABS-CBN News, April 17, 2020

PNP to go after private motorists violating ECQ
Inquirer.Net, April 16, 2020

Sta. Rosa, Laguna residents caught in cockfighting derby
GMA News, April 16, 2020

3 Pasig residents arrested for faking student ID for P400 coupon
GMA News, April 16, 2020

Market schedule to be implemented in Muntinlupa
GMA News, April 15, 2020

DILG to LGUs, PNP: Ensure non-basic establishments remain closed during ECQ
Inquirer.Net, April 15, 2020

Cops to issue traffic tickets vs drivers with unauthorized passengers
Rappler.com, April 15, 2020

Govt to enforce stricter quarantine guidelines amid rise in road traffic, violators
Inquirer.Net, April 15, 202

17 quarantine violators posing as NGO members nabbed in Quezon
Inquirer.Net, April 15, 2020

Davao City gov’t uncovers group behind fake quarantine passes
Manila Bulletin, April 14, 2020

Duterte tells mayors: Implement social distancing or I’ll arrest you
Philstar.com, April 14, 2020

Observe social distancing in markets — IATF
Philstar.com, April 13, 2020

PNP records 108,088 ECQ violators for a period of 27 days
GMA News, April 13, 2020

Cebu City: Labella eyes community service as punishment for ECQ law violators
SunStar Cebu, April 13, 2020

CEBU: More than 40 ECQ violators to face jail time
SunStar Cebu, April 13, 2020

Manila barangay to be placed on total lockdown after holding boxing match
Rappler.com, April 13, 2020

MMDA concedes many motorists not observing ECQ, seeks LGUs' help
GMA News, April 13, 2020

Pasig City pauses giving of financial aid to jeepney drivers due to social distancing violations
GMA News, April 13, 2020

More law enforcers to be deployed in markets to ensure social distancing, Eleazar says
GMA News, April 13, 2020

Bukidnon’s first COVID-19 patient may face charges after quarantine protocol breach, local authorities say
CNN Philippines, April 12, 2020

QC halts retail selling at Balintawak markets over distancing concerns
GMA News, April 11, 2020

Number of violators during enhanced community quarantine exceeds 100,000 —PNP
GMA News, April 11, 2020

Taguig mayor warns residents against engaging in leisure, outdoor activities
GMA News, April 9, 2020

Davao City files 267 complaints vs. quarantine violators
GMA News, April 9, 2020

Complaint against Koko Pimentel likely to be heard mid-May — official
GMA News, April 9, 2020

Man faces raps for violating COVID-19 social distancing measures
GMA News, April 5, 2020

Pasig barangay turns to smart CCTV to enforce social distancing
GMA News, March 27, 2020

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