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Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:23:00 +0800
Lawmakers to distribute ivermectin for COVID-19, defying warnings on drug
Despite warnings from the World Health Organization, the Department of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and various medical societies that there is not enough evidence to support the use of ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19, two lawmake...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0800
Coronavirus cases in Philippines rise to 1,013,618
The Philippines on Tuesday recorded 7,204 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 1,013,618.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0800
Philippine Air Force pilot dead, 3 injured in chopper crash in Bohol
A Philippine Air Force pilot was killed while three were injured after an MG 520 helicopter crashed on Tuesday in Getafe in Bohol.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:44:00 +0800
Senate seen to censure Parlade for calling senators stupid
Even as the threat of defunding looms over the government's anti-communist task force, one of its red-tagging spokespersons continues to draw the Senate's ire and will likely face a formal condemnation from its members next month. 

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:50:00 +0800
8 million doses of Covaxin from India to arrive by end-May — envoy
Philippine Ambassador to India Ramon Bagatsing Jr. on Tuesday said some eight million doses of Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine could reach the country by end of May.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:39:00 +0800
Robredo’s office calls for more volunteers for teleconsultation service
The Office of the Vice President is calling for more medical and non-medical volunteers for its teleconsultation service that caters to patients from Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:24:00 +0800
Ombudsman urged to review dismissal of raps vs cops over secret jail cell
“We appeal to the Ombudsman to thoroughly review their decision. It is crucial that we work together in ensuring that grave abuses are held to account to prevent such abuses from happening again,” the CHR said.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0800
LIVE: Oral arguments on petitions vs the anti-terrorism law — Day 5
Tune in to the live audio streaming of the oral arguments scheduled at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:53:00 +0800
China insists sovereignty over Panatag Shoal, Pag-asa Island amid Philippine coast guard drills
"We urge the relevant side to respect China's sovereignty and rights and interests, and stop actions complicating the situation and escalating disputes," Wang said.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:25:00 +0800
Copycat? PNP to 'plant' civilians in community pantry-like 'Barangayanihan'
"These netizens can be planted beneficiary civilians so as to manifest community appreciations." 



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