Over 1.6 million Ilonggos achieved their Step 2 registration of the Philippine ID System, an increase of the Philippine Statistics Authority's previous target population.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga received additional supplies of food and non-food items from other government agencies as relief operations continue in areas hit by Typhoon Odette in the region.
A total of 15 personnel of the Presidential Security Group have tested positive for Covid-19, PSG commander Colonel Randolph Cabangbang said on Thursday.
Thousands of families in various provinces affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette have already received "immediate" cash assistance from the National Housing Authority.
Small farmers tilling two hectares and below of rice land will get an annual direct cash assistance under a new law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte.
Police reminded all motorists and commuters traveling in and out of Metro Manila and neighboring provinces to always bring their vax cards which may be required upon entry through border control points.