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Tue, 5 Jan 2021 17:03:00 +0800
Duterte OKs medical scholarship program, 3 other bills
Republic Act 11509 or the "Doktor Para sa Bayan Act" aims to establish a medical scholarship and return service program to help deserving students pursue medical education and training and enable them to serve government public health offices or hosp...

Tue, 5 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0800
COVID-19 cases in Philippines climb past 479,000 with 937 new infections
The latest figures showed that of the total cases, 21,997 or 4.6% are active.

Tue, 5 Jan 2021 15:55:00 +0800
Following Duterte's order, senators stress hearing into use of unauthorized vaccine must continue
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Tuesday asserted that Congress must continue to conduct a legislative probe into the use of unauthorized vaccines in the country, even with the Presidential Security Group ordered to keep mum on the matter.

Tue, 5 Jan 2021 15:46:00 +0800
House probe on PSG’s vaccination sought despite Duterte’s call for Congress to stand down
The leftist Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives is calling for an investigation into the inoculation of members of the Presidential Security Group with a smuggled coronavirus vaccine, defying President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for Congress...

Tue, 5 Jan 2021 15:34:00 +0800
Palace: Duterte's 'self-preservation' remark on vaccination only for PSG 
Palace on Tuesday said President Rodrigo Duterte's "self-preservation" remarks for the inoculation of his security details are only for them and not for the public, the latest in the splitting of hairs to justify the apparent use of unregulated and s...

Tue, 5 Jan 2021 15:04:00 +0800
House lawmakers take first step to defer PhilHealth contribution hike
Dozens of lawmakers from the House of Representatives across party lines have taken the first step toward deferring the scheduled increase in PhilHealth contributions this year, following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to halt its implementation...

Tue, 5 Jan 2021 13:19:00 +0800
CHR to probe death of flight attendant Christine Dacera
"As one of the sectors who most experience abuse, the government must ensure that greater protection be accorded to women. In this regard, CHR stands for the protection of women in all fronts of life and echoes the call for justice for Christine Ange...

Tue, 5 Jan 2021 12:38:00 +0800
Only 25% of Metro Manila respondents willing to get COVID-19 jabs — survey
The government faces the difficult task of conducting a COVID-19 vaccination campaign, which relies heavily on public trust that vaccines are both effective and safe.

Tue, 5 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0800
DOT issues show cause order vs Makati hotel after demise of flight attendant
The Department of Tourism on Tuesday issued a show cause order calling on a hotel in Makati City to explain why its accreditation should not be revoked in light of a death of a flight attendant in one of its rooms.

Tue, 5 Jan 2021 11:54:00 +0800
Despite Duterte's order, NBI probe into PSG's use of unauthorized vaccine to continue
The NBI said they will continue their investigation unless Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra’s order for probe is withdrawn.



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