Tuesday's new cases pushed the Philippines' total COVID count to 2,765,672.

The changes in rules came after over 120,000 people trooped to the artificial white sand beach on Sunday, raising concerns on compliance with health protocols set by the government.

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the memorandum of agreement between the National Bureau of Investigation and Philippine National Police on simultaneous administrative and criminal probes into deadly “war on drugs” operations may be signed...

“We encourage the public to schedule their visits to their departed loved ones before the closure to avoid crowding and ensure the health and safety of everyone,” Abalos said.

OCTA based its assessment on its own metrics, citing a continued improving picture in the capital region months after a deadly surge in coronavirus cases.

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso challenged the government’s pandemic task force to press charges against the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for violations of coronavirus curbs when it opened the dolomite beach in the capital city...

"We remind delivery and courier service companies to carefully scan their delivery riders to ensure that their companies are not being used for illegal transactions and delivery of contraband."

The Philippines will begin a limited return to classrooms on November 15. Here are the schools cleared so far for in-person learning.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said starting Tuesday, kids aged 12 and below are barred from entering the Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach where thousands of families flocked to when curbs were eased in Metro Manila.

PAGASA said that surges of cold temperatures may be expected in the coming months.