



Good afternoon. Here are the updates from the 09 July 2020 IATF-EID briefing:
1. LGU-RELEVANT UPDATES
• LGUs to take charge in declaring localized lockdowns and enforcement of social distancing protocols as the economy starts to reopen.
• Back riding for couples will be allowed by NTF starting tomorrow following the motorcycle prototype designed by Bohol Gov. Yap.
2. SALIENT POINTS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL PRE-SONA PRESENTATION
• SSS PHP 20,000 Calamity Assistance Program - unemployment benefit program for the private sector (OFWs, kasambahays, etc.)
• GSIS PHP 30,000 Computer Loan Program starting 01 August 2020 - educational loan program of up to PHP 100,000
• Landbank lending program for private educational institutions through ACADEME (Access to Academic Development to Empower the Masses towards Endless Opportunities)
• Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PhilGuarantee) PHP 120-billion credit guarantee program for small businesses
• TESDA online trainings
• DOT online learning series workshops as part of the re-tooling program in the tourism industry
• PHP 5,000 cash subsidy for farmers and fishermen
• DTI PHP 1 billion COVID-19 assistance to restart Enterprise Loan Program
• Build Build Build Program continues
3. TOP CONFIRMED PROVINCES/CITIES IN TERMS OF ACTIVE CASES
• Cebu City - 4,380 cases
• Quezon City - 1,899 cases
• Manila City - 1,719 cases
• Cebu Province - 1,551 cases
• Caloocan City - 793 cases
4. LSIs
• Total no. that have returned home - 4,180 as of 4-5 July 2020
• Next send-off - 25-26 July 2020
5. OFWs
• 10 July - Arrival of the first batch of departed OFWs (44 remains)
• 13 July - Second batch of arrival
Granting Authority to make Advance Payments for the Procurement of COVID-19 Vaccines
The Advocate
City Mayors to meet Vaccine Czar, FDA Director
Philippine Cities Local Issuance on COVID-19
COVID-19 at PH Cities
One Planet City Challenge 2019 - 2020
PASUNDAYAG: Central and Southern Luzon Regional Innovation Fair
SCURP: ABC in URP
APO International Conference on Public Sector Productivity
Self-learning training course on Disaster Risk Management for urban planning practitioners
Earth Hour 2018 Switch-Off Event
Guangzhou Award for Urban Innovation and WRI Ross Prize for Cities
World Bank's Philippine Urbanization Review Now Available for Download
Confucius Institute Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration
BI Bares New Travel Rules for LGU Execs, Employees
Commit to addressing mobility and health with City for Clean Air Certification
Training Program on Project Development and Management (PDM)
International Master in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action (IMACC)
World Day to Combat Desertification
International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines Food Export and Investment Seminars
Global Peace Volunteers Camp (Teen Edition)
ASEAN Creative Cities Forum and Exhibition
Australia Awards Scholarship
Conference on Sustainable Land Governance
Rediscover Filipino-Chinese Arts, Culture and heritage
UN Habitat III Opening Session
3rd International River Summit
Alberto C. Agra
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