Disparity or discrimination? Was the daily NAT regime for Filipinos based on science?

The SAR health authorities announced that from July 22, all Filipino nationals are mandated to take daily nucleic acid tests without exception. Any missing daily nucleic acid test

IAM accommodates over 160 pets during partial lockdown 

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has accommodated over 160 pets during the partial lockdown, as well as those living in red zone buildings. During the partial lockdown, the

DSAT clarifies schedules displayed at LRT stations following accusations

Schedules are displayed at all Light Rapid Transit (LRT) stations and platforms for passengers’ information, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) said in reply to lawmaker Ron

Two residents found dead in apparent suicides

Two residents have died by suicide in the span of just two days, and the Judiciary Police is now investigating the cases.  In a

SMEs negotiating rent with landlords amid pandemic crisis

Several small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have to face the pressure of landlords not decreasing their rent while operations of their business are restricted, according to a

Struggling catering workers desperate for early resumption of dine-in service

It is hoped that dine-in services will be able to resume soon since catering workers have recently been faced with intensifying survival pressures, head of

Gov’t suspends operation of outdoor NAT station due to heat

The health authorities have suspended the operation of the new nucleic acid test (NAT) sampling station located outdoors on its first day of operations.

MUST study shows mRNA booster produces more antibodies against Omicron variants

A study from the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has found that people taking the BioNTech mRNA vaccine as the third booster dose produces

30,000 people in two new key areas, NAT required

Health authorities established yesterday two key areas located around Areia Preta district in which all people living, working, or undergoing any activities for over 30 minutes

Lawmaker hopes for clear criteria for business resumption

The criteria for the reopening of businesses should be clarified, to give business owners and operators a clearer idea, lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has said.

Group calls for details of general subsidy scheme

A deputy of a local group has called on the government to release details on the proposed general subsidy scheme, with the budget already passed by

3G, 4G licenses renewed up to 2028

3G and 4G telecom licenses of CTM, Hutchinson, China Telecom and Smartone have been renewed, according to several dispatches in the Official Gazette. The 3G service contracts

Legal grounds founded for gov’t to wiretap social media contacts

Following the passing of a law allowing interceptions of communications, the government has set up a legal ground for it to request communication records from social

Manila to boost assistance following viral clip of nationals grappling for food packs

The Philippines’ Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing to assist the country’s Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in case the department sends additional

Handful of Filipinos allegedly face verbal bullying while in NAT queue

A handful of Filipino nationals have allegedly been verbally harassed while queuing for the three-day mandatory nucleic acid test (NAT), a mandate that created dissent on

Filipinos and condo workers stop daily NAT

Filipino passport holders as well as condominium management workers have been removed from the list of key groups that need to undergo daily nucleic acid tests

NAT venues Gov’t preparing to swap schools for city parks, garden areas

Local health authorities are preparing to use city parks and gardens as venues for nucleic acid testing (NAT). During yesterday’s daily press briefing of

Construction workers added to key group for NAT, with new key area

All construction workers are required to take a SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test (NAT) every day starting from now, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre

Lawmaker suggests improving NAT services

Lawmaker Lei Chan U expressed hope that the Macau government will improve nucleic acid testing (NAT) services to ensure that Covid-19 pandemic prevention needs are

NAT directive for Filipinos receives backlash, Consulate says order not a ‘political issue’

The Philippine Consulate General in Macau has called on Filipino nationals to heed the new mandate from the local government that requires all Filipinos to

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