Friday's new cases pushed the Philippines' total COVID count to 2,705,792.

Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu announced Japan’s pledge of additional doses of Japan-manufactured AstraZeneca vaccine.

Select hospitals in Metro Manila, including the Philippine General Hospital, held ceremonial vaccination activities on Friday.

There are only 12 seats up for grabs in 2022 but Lacson said the tandem plans to leave it up to the electorate to choose from their slate. 

The gardening project was initiated as a response to the scarcity of work and food because of the pandemic.

The updated classification will take effect from October 16 to 31.

"We will not be against that because that is their right as we are a member of the international community," Pacquiao said.

Vice President Leni Robredo has unveiled her senatorial lineup for the 2022 elections.

Pacquiao told ANC's "Headstart" they have yet to complete the slate, but announced seven names. 

Some 862,290 doses arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, while 76,050 doses were delivered to Cebu on Thursday.