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Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0800
Philippines sees 6,959 new coronavirus infections
Local health authorities on Saturday reported 6,959 more COVID-19 infections, bringing the national caseload to 1,353,220.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:07:00 +0800
On Rizal’s 160th birth anniversary, Robredo calls on Filipinos to be beacons of hope
On the 160th birth anniversary of national hero Jose Rizal, Vice President Leni Robredo called on Filipinos to be beacons of hope to weather today’s challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:45:00 +0800
Senate urged to probe 'unabated' police killings after minor dies in anti-drug op
Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Friday said she will file a resolution calling on the Senate to launch an inquiry into the "unabated" police killings in the country following the death of yet another minor during an anti-drug operation. 

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Government turns over P98.4 million financial aid to PGH
After a fire destroyed a portion of the Philippine General Hospital in Manila, Sen. Bong Go visited the facility to witness the ceremonial turnover of financial assistance and funding for equipment support from the Office of the President.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800
House prioritizing budget, pandemic measures
The House of Representatives will prioritize the 2022 national budget and more pandemic response measures when it resumes session next month, according to Majority Leader Martin Romualdez.?

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800
SMC working quietly on Bulacan airport – Tugade
Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is doing preparatory work for the Manila International Airport project in Bulacan in line with the massive project’s expected groundbreaking in the next two months, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said before th...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Robredo thanks UK government for honoring Philippines health workers
Vice President Leni Robredo has expressed her gratitude to the British government for honoring Filipino health workers there and supplying COVID-19 vaccines by the United Kingdom’s drug maker AstraZeneca to the country.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Enough funds for minors’ vaccination – Lacson
The P57.3 billion secured as loan by the government for the procurement of vaccines is enough to cover the P25-billion requirement for the vaccination of minors next year, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said yesterday.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Comelec appeals to public: Don’t sell your votes
The Commission on Elections has appealed to the public not to sell their votes as the idea of vote buying through electronic means looms in the 2022 national and local elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800
29 more government infrastructure projects completed next year
The government is aiming to complete 29 more infrastructure flagship projects before the end of next year and turn over 28 projects in the pipeline to the next administration.



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