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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:14:00 +0800
No internal rules yet, but DOJ promises terrorist designation can be appealed
As the Anti-Terrorism Council looks into designating 25 personalities as terrorists, the Department of Justice said the body has yet to iron out internal rules for delisting but promised terror tags can be appealed.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:01:00 +0800
Philippines' COVID-19 cases reach grim 1 million with 8,929 more infections
The Philippines breached a million COVID-19 infections on Monday as officials reported 8,929 additional cases.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:44:00 +0800
Moderna seeks emergency use approval for COVID-19 vaccine in Philippines
Moderna has applied for emergency use approval of its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines, the FDA said.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:33:00 +0800
DOH: Government can't compel COVID-19 vaccination but getting jab is 'moral obligation'
In a briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stressed that COVID-19 vaccination should be “purely voluntary.”

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:08:00 +0800
Erap to leave hospital after battle with COVID-19 — Jinggoy
Former president Joseph "Erap" Estrada will be discharged from the hospital today after a bout with COVID-19, his son Jinggoy said. 

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:01:00 +0800
With probe stalled for a year, Jory Porquia's son asks DOJ to look into his murder
Lean Porquia wrote to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra to ask that his father’s case be included in Administrative Order 35 committee investigations.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:05:00 +0800
DOH developing COVID-19 home care package as hospitals fill up
In a briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the care kits will contain vitamins, paracetamols, face masks and shields, alcohol, disinfection supplies as well as monitoring tools such as thermometer.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:23:00 +0800
DILG asks community pantries: Let barangays reach seniors in their homes
"We're asking community pantry organizers, let's look for a way to not force our senior citizens to line up. Let's look for a way to let the barangay do house-to-house and give the aid through a safer and more effective way," Malaya said in Filipino...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:41:00 +0800
Health chief Duque says MECQ in 'NCR Plus' should be extended
In an interview with dzMM Teleradyo Monday, Duque said Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal—dubbed as the “NCR Plus”—must remain under MECQ for another week or two.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Virus spread slowing in Metro Manila bubble – OCTA
The latest rate of coronavirus disease infections in the National Capital Region-Plus bubble, the country’s central “high risk” area, is on a “clear downward trajectory,” the OCTA Research Group said yesterday.



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