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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:06:00 +0800
DOST: Gov't in 'advanced talks' with 6 firms eyeing local vaccine manufacturing
Guevara said two of these companies are “quick and aggressive” in planning for the production of COVID-19 vaccines in the country.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:05:00 +0800
In photos: Chinese maritime militia ships remain in Julian Felipe Reef
The photos were taken by personnel of the PCG's BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) from April 13 to 14.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0800
Philippines logs 11,429 new COVID-19 infections; active cases now at 183,527
The Philippines on Thursday recorded 11,429 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 904,285.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0800
DepEd seeks increased pay from Comelec for teacher-volunteers in elections
The Department of Education on Thursday said it has sought additional pay for teachers who serve as poll watchers with the 2022 elections set nearly a year from now.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:42:00 +0800
House leaders want probe into ‘detrimental’ policies on use of potential COVID-19 drugs
Two top House leaders are pushing for a congressional inquiry into the supposedly “detrimental” policies of the Department of Health and the Food and Drug Administration on drugs for the treatment of COVID-19.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:22:00 +0800
US donates P170M to support COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines
"Through this new funding, USAID will support the Philippines in strengthening the vaccine supply chain, monitoring vaccine safety, and delivering effective communication campaigns to address vaccine hesitancy," the embassy said.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0800
Extra pay sought for teachers for days added to academic calendar
Teachers should be compensated for the extra 77 days they will have to render with the present school year extended to July, a lawmaker said Thursday. 

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:35:00 +0800
ABS-CBN News chief defends airing of Chinese newscast on ANC
ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs chief Ging Reyes defended the airing of a Chinese language newscast on ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), saying this should not be equated with China’s incursions into the West Philippine Sea and cautioning aga...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:37:00 +0800
PGH doctor: Roque's swift hospitalization ‘disappointing’ amid bed shortage
"The sad part really is, well looking back now, it doesn't look like he was in really dire need of hospitalization at the time when he entered the hospital."

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:23:00 +0800
DILG says ayuda distribution to continue amid shift to MECQ
"Though more people are now back to work, the Ayuda is a commitment of government and will continue to be distributed despite the change in quarantine classification."



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