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Mon, 5 Apr 2021 15:55:00 +0800
NBI files murder rap vs doctor over killing of retired CA justice Pizarro
The National Bureau of Investigation has filed a murder rap against a doctor in Pampanga over the brutal killing of retired Court of Appeals Justice Normandie Pizarro in 2020.

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 15:28:00 +0800
'Blatant falsehoods': DFA hits Chinese embassy remarks over presence of ships in Juan Felipe Reef
The DFA said China's claims on the presence of vessels in the Juan Felipe Reef are "blatant falsehoods" that promote its "expansive and illegitimate claims."

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 15:08:00 +0800
COVID-19 cases in Philippines may reach 1M before end-April — OCTA Research
In a public briefing Monday, OCTA Research fellow Guido David said new cases may still climb to 11,000 to 12,000 a day “for the next week or so until we see a downward trend.”

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 12:41:00 +0800
Lawmakers condemn continued Chinese presence at Julian Felipe Reef
"So hard-headed. The Chinese vessels in Julian Felipe reef should leave immediately. If they are fishing vessels as China claims, then they can't fish in our Exclusive Economic Zone without our consent. Is it really a misunderstanding or are they pur...

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 12:24:00 +0800
Duterte appoints Gesmundo as new chief justice
President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Associate Justice Alexander Gesmundo as the country’s new chief justice, Malacañang announced.

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 12:14:00 +0800
SC: Judiciary employees now in 4th category of gov't priority list for COVID-19 vaccination
Employees and officials in the Judiciary are now at the fourth category on the government’s priority list for COVID-19 vaccines, the Supreme Court announced on Monday.

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 11:54:00 +0800
DILG exec says gov't 'willing to take criticism' but 'successful' containing COVID-19
"We're accepting the criticism, and we're doing our best. Again, this is a problem with no solution on hand. The vaccine could be the solution, but it may [also] not be...so we're trying to do our best to contain and help everybody," a DILG official ...

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 11:08:00 +0800
Johnson & Johnson applies for emergency use of single-dose jab in Philippines
(Updated) Johnson & Johnson filed emergency use authorization last March 31, FDA Director General Eric Domingo said.

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 09:53:00 +0800
Voter registration still suspended in 'NCR Plus'
Voter registration in Metro Manila and four nearby provinces will remain suspended until April 11, the Commission on Elections announced on Monday.

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 09:14:00 +0800
Robredo says anti-Asian hate crimes 'deeply concerning, appalling'
In a statement Monday, Robredo said the recent attacks against Asian Americans are “deeply concerning, and an appalling turn of events.”



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