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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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DOLE wants all employers to implement cashless payroll systems
GMA News, October 4, 2020

Villar: Proper Waste Management Should Be the Norm in the New Normal
Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2020

Wear anti-virus mask in Boracay, but remove when swimming: Tourism chief
ABS-CBN News, October 2, 2020

Mayors eye cancellation of Christmas parties
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020

Filipinos turn to centuries-old barter amid lockdowns
Sunstar, September 26, 2020

SC allows virtual hearings nationwide
Philippine Star, September 26, 2020

Local banks struggle in deploying AI — McKinsey
BusinessWorld, September 25, 2020

Voting by mail para sa seniors, itinutulak sa Kamara
ABS-CBN News, September 25, 2020

'3-piece swimsuit': Boracay beachgoers must don anti-virus masks, says official
ABS-CBN News, September 24, 2020

Peralta says SC 'considering' online Bar exams next year
Philippine Star, September 24, 2020

'New normal' can come for some areas by October: Palace
ABS-CBN News, September 21, 2020

Marikina reconfigures office setups to cope with ‘new normal’
Manila Bulletin, September 11, 2020

After WFH scramble, companies seen refocusing on cybersecurity to ensure business continuity
BusinessWorld, September 10, 2020

Ayala firms plan permanent ‘hybrid’ work setup
BusinessWorld, September 10, 2020

‘Brigada Eskwela’ evolving under new normal – DepEd 7
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020

Our goal is to adapt to ‘new normal’ — Galvez
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

Angara pushes digital payments to stop COVID spread
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020

Census workers to conform with protocols
Philippine Star, September 5, 2020

ARTA rules reducing permit requirements endorsed by IATF
BusinessWorld, September 4, 2020

Guimaras institutionalizes new normal protocols
Manila Bulletin, September 4, 2020

DTI says online stores and complaints surged during virus lockdown
BusinessWorld, September 3, 2020

Project Balik Buhay to serve as model for Covid-19 response in Bacolod, Iloilo
Sunstar, September 2, 2020

Will trade for food: Online bartering soars in virus-hit Philippines
GMA News, September 2, 2020

House OKs bills creating medical reserve corps
Philippine Star, August 30, 2020

Pagbabago sa proseso ng pagpaparehistro ng mga botante, ipatutupad sa Maynila
ABS-CBN News, August 28, 2020

ALAMIN: Health protocols ng Comelec sa simula ng voter's registration sa Set. 1
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020

Paalala ng DILG: Obligadong magsuot ng face shield sa public transport, workplace
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020

Better normal’ bill step toward ‘resilient pandemic recovery,’ say House leaders
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020

Health, safety measures now mandated by House-approved bill
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020

House approves ‘Better Normal Bill’ on 3rd reading
Inquirer, August 10, 2020

Face shields required on public transport
Sunstar, August 4, 2020

Mercato Centrale to launch online platform, taps MultiSys as developer
BusinessWorld, August 3, 2020

Filipinos divided about going to work, church even after COVID-19 lockdown —SWS
GMA News, July 31, 2020

Companies ‘can exist with COVID-19’ — Project ARK
BusinessWorld, July 15, 202

Aggressive testing, localized lockdown essential for new normal, says Taguig LGU
Inquirer.net, July 10, 2020

Dentists must wear PPEs and impose strict health rules, DILG reminds LGUs
Inquirer.net, July 9, 2020

Cebuana Lhuillier rolls out remit-from-home service
GMA News, July 9, 2020

IATF allows more activities under GCQ
Philstar.com, July 4, 2020

Philippines allows religious gatherings up to 10% of venue capacity in GCQ areas
GMA News, July 3, 2020

Digital payments should be new normal for government — experts
Business World, July 3, 2020

'Better Normal' bill to help businesses, schools post-COVID-19 through improved ICT —Defensor
GMA News, June 14, 2020

Año says ‘new normal’ may be enforced in some areas by July
GMA News, June 12, 2020

Spas and wellness centers prepare for ‘new normal’
GMA News, June 9, 2020

QC school board okays P2.9B budget for ‘new normal’ classes
Manila Bulletin, June 6, 2020

Health certificates, travel passes now required at airports
GMA News, June 4, 2020

House OKs on 2nd reading bill on post-pandemic ‘better normal’
Rappler, June 4, 2020

POPCOM outlines new health protocols for pre-marriage orientation, counseling
Manila Bulletin, June 3, 2020

Transport new normal
Philstar.com, June 3, 2020

Telemedicine part of ‘new normal’ in PH even as hospitals resume other services
ABS-CBN News, June 3, 2020

Life After Lockdown: Move to digital a huge trial for courtrooms, law enforcement agencies
Philstar.com, June 2, 2020

Digital operations a new normal for DA
Inquirer.Net, June 2, 2020

Magalong maps out Baguio recovery, resiliency plans
Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020

PNP to use virtual platforms for frontline services under ‘new normal’
Inquirer.Net, June 1, 2020

QC launches online application for building permits and business licenses
Manila Bulletin, May 31, 2020

Barangay in Pasig sets pace for ‘new normal’ through frontliner testing, health protocols
Manila Bulletin, May 31, 2020

Poe wary of quarantine transition, calls for ‘clear protocols’ for new normal
Manila Bulletin, May 28, 2020

CBCP explains guidelines on baptisms, weddings, confessions
GMA News, May 28, 2020

Eleazar urges public to get used to checkpoints, curfews as no vaccine yet for COVID-19
GMA News, May 28, 2020

'Cashless' pamasahe bagong sistema sa ilang public transpo kontra COVID-19
ABS-CBN News, May 28, 2020

DOTr taps PayMaya for cash-free payments for PUVs
Inquirer.Net, May 28, 2020

MMDA eyes EDSA left lanes for buses in new normal
ABS-CBN News, May 28, 2020

MMDA mulls new EDSA traffic policy for buses
Manila Bulletin, May 28, 2020

House subpanel approves 'Better Normal' bill in workplace, public spaces
CNN Philippines, May 27, 2020

3 bus changes from North to South NCR under planned single route system
Rappler, May 27, 2020

Internet cafe for lawyers? How PH justice system will cope with new normal
Rappler, May 27, 2020

MRT to test ‘new normal’ protocols on May 30, 31
Inquirer.Net, May 27, 2020

Pasig City eyes procurement of learning devices, improved Internet connectivity under ‘new normal’ in education
Manila Bulletin, May 26, 2020

MMDA sets up bike lane on EDSA for dry run in preparation for ‘new normal’
GMA News, May 24, 2020

New normal guidelines implemented at NLEX Harbor Link
GMA News, May 23, 2020

What work looks like in the 'new normal'
GMA News, May 22, 2020

DOTr-LTFRB taps GCash as digital payments provider for taxis, TNVS
GMA News, May 22, 2020

Driver creates 'Honesty Jeepney' to reduce contact among passengers
GMA News, May 22, 2020

DepEd to have 1.3M tablets, computers in 2020 as education sector shifts to COVID-19 new normal
ABS-CBN News, May 21, 2020

Immigration bureau gearing up for paperless travel procedures in new normal
GMA News, May 20, 2020

Jeepneys in Cavite and Albay show what their ‘new normal’ looks like
GMA News, May 20, 2020

DICT backs NEDA's promotion of digital economy
GMA News, May 20, 2020

Local governments issue guidelines for ‘new normal’
Inquirer.Net, May 18, 2020

Transport officials looking at designating bus and bike EDSA lanes post-quarantine
GMA News, May 18, 2020

CBCP scraps 'abays' during wedding, issues guidelines for other liturgical celebrations under ‘new normal’
GMA News, May 18, 2020

Differently abled learners must not be left behind in education sector's new normal —Gatchalian
GMA News, May 18, 2020

New normal requires frequent COVID-19 tests for employees, says Duterte adviser
GMA News, May 15, 2020

Clark International Airport prepares for ‘new normal’
Manila Bulletin, May 14, 2020

Muling pagbubukas ng mga clinic pinaghahandaan
ABS-CBN News, May 13, 2020

‘It’s time to promote cycling culture in Philippines’
Philstar.com, May 13, 2020

Welcome to the New Normal — Quezon City launches e-market for fresh produce
Manila Bulletin, May 12, 2020

Baguio City imposes physical distancing policy under new normal; ‘Angkas’ banned
Manila Bulletin, May 8, 2020

‘Wala na munang mga abay’: Manila archdiocese bares 'new normal' for weddings
CNN Philippines, May 8, 2020

Community gardens can help feed people post-pandemic
Philstar.com, May 8, 2020

Teachers' group party-list: Grades should not include attendance, recitation under new normal setup
GMA News, May 8, 2020

A cleaner environment must be part of ‘New Normal’ — Villar
Manila Bulletin, May 8, 2020

Pacquiao’s ‘new normal’ bill imposes P5k to P50k fines for quarantine violations
GMA News, May 8, 2020

E-commerce for agri product ‘new normal, positive’ effect of COVID-19 pandemic
Inquirer.Net, May 8, 2020

PAL outlines protocol when flights resume
Inquirer.Net, May 7, 2020

Cebu maps out TF New Normal’s key functions under GCQ
Manila Bulletin, May 7, 2020

No sale events for malls in GCQ areas, says govt
Inquirer.Net, May 7, 2020

Home-based learning may be 'new normal' in upcoming school year -Gatchalian
GMA News, May 6, 2020

New normal: MIAA to enforce new rules at NAIA
Inquirer.Net, May 6, 2020

Bikes, motorcycles to play important role for commuters under 'new normal'
GMA News, May 6, 2020

What can parents expect next school year? DepEd exec discusses ‘distance learning,’ resources and tuition
GMA News, May 6, 2020

DepEd cancels crowd-drawing events in upcoming school year
Inquirer.Net, May 5, 2020

TUCP pushes postlockdown safety nets
Inquirer.Net, May 5, 2020

Design to observe social distancing in PUJs released
Manila Bulletin, May 5, 2020

‘New normal’: House resumes session with strict health protocols
Inquirer.Net, May 4, 2020

'Quarantine jeep' sa Baguio naghahatid ng mga residente sa pamilihan
ABS-CBN News April 29, 2020

Taguig City launches ‘TORCH’ for easy transitioning post-ECQ
Manila Bulletin, April 28, 2020

Brace for ‘new normal’: War vs COVID-19 ain’t over even if lockdown ends
Inquirer.Net, April 15, 2020

DOH official: Physical distancing should be 'new normal' after COVID-19 lockdown
ABS-CBN a, April 14, 2020

PH prepares for ‘new normal’ for consumers, businesses after pandemic
Inquirer.Net, April 6, 2020

Life after lockdown: Gov't readies Luzon for 'new normal' after quarantine
ABS-CBN News, April 1, 2020