Aid to be given to areas placed under ECQ — PalaceMANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday vowed to provide aid to areas that were placed on lockdown last week because of rising COVID-19 infections. "To the people in Iloilo province, Iloilo City, Cagayan De Oro, and Gingoog, you are not forgotten by the president. Perhaps, it will not be lower than the aid given to residents of Metro Manila who were not able to work when Metro Manila was under ECQ," he added. Iloilo province, Iloilo City, Cagayan De Oro and Gingoog City will be under the strictest ECQ until the end of the month. Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno said the social welfare department is coordinating with local officials for the distribution of assistance.

Source: Philippine Star July 21, 2021 12:33 UTC