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Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:08:00 +0800
Philippines sees 13,573 new COVID-19 cases
Health authorities on Wednesday logged 13,573 more coronavirus cases to bring the country's caseload to 1,883,088.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:35:00 +0800
DOJ yet to meet with PNP on 'drug war' review findings, access to report still for discussion
The Department of Justice is still discussing whether it will make public the results of its review on 52 cases on “drug war” operations that resulted in deaths.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:29:00 +0800
After reports of sewage dumping, 88 foreign ships move out of Philippine EEZ — report
In its August 23 report, Simularity noted that there are 71 fewer ships in Union Banks, 35 fewer ships in Pag-asa (Thitu) Island and 88 fewer ships in the Philippine EEZ overall since its July 12 report on raw sewage from anchored ships in the Spratl...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:18:00 +0800
DILG extends 'ayuda' distribution deadline to end-August
Eight LGUs in NCR have at least 80% distribution rate as of August 24, the interior chief said.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:14:00 +0800
Philippine Para chess team to compete in PCAP 3rd Conference
If the game of chess is challenging enough, then consider what it must be like for the Philippine Paralympic Chess Team. 

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0800
WHO recommends vaccination of kids with comorbidities but elderly should be priority
According to experts, children have a lower risk of getting a severe case of the disease than older adults when they get infected with COVID-19.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:35:00 +0800
Duterte raising past COA reports on Aquino admin ‘a clear case of misdirection’ — De Lima
"For someone who cannot even publicly disclose and release his own SALN, Duterte's accusation against me and Sec. Mar Roxas regarding COA's past reports on our agencies is just plain rich in irony and hypocrisy," De Lima said.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0800
Med students seek board exam postponement as COVID-19 cases rise
"The worsening health crisis also puts a heavy burden on the emotional and mental wellbeing of the examinees," the Philippine Medical Students' Association said Wednesday.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:21:00 +0800
Robredo in quarantine after 'very close contact' with COVID-19 patient
"Unfortunately, I need to have myself excused in the activities I have committed myself to. Apologies to everyone who may be affected by this. I will continue to work from home during the entire period," she said. 

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:43:00 +0800
Philippines orders 10 million more Sinovac jabs
During a meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte aired late Tuesday, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said the government has signed a purchase order for additional CoronaVac doses to “ensure a steady supply.”



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