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