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Sat, 27 Nov 2021 15:19:00 +0800
Robredo says she backs NTF-ELCAC mandate, but 'careless' remarks put it in bad light
Robredo’s statement left groups and individuals who have been red-tagged and are working with activists arrested by agencies under the task force’s lead disappointed.

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:10:00 +0800
Philippines lowers vaccination drive target to 9M jabs amid syringe shortage
In a joint statement, the National Task Force Against COVID-19 and the National Vaccination Operations Center said the government is now targeting to administer three million doses daily.

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:46:00 +0800
Philippines halts flights from South Africa, other countries over COVID-19 variant worries
The government's imposition of travel restrictions comes as it prepares to welcome back foreign tourists.

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Dargani siblings face Blue Ribbon probe
The Senate Blue Ribbon committee was not able to squeeze much yesterday out of detained siblings Mohit and Twinkle Dargani – executives of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. – at the resumption of its inquiry into the alleged anomalies in the multibi...

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Comelec prohibits physical contact during in-person campaigning
Any form of physical contact during in-person campaigning for the May 2022 polls is a violation of the Omnibus Election Code and election health protocols, which could lead to the disqualification of a candidate, the Commission on Elections warned y...

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Pinoys need compassionate leaders to address woes – Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo stressed the need for hands-on and compassionate leaders who can effectively deal with the problems faced by marginalized Filipinos and those working in different sectors.

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Groups mull legal action vs on-site worker vax policy
Labor, transport and socio-civic groups are considering legal remedies against the two resolutions recently issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases requiring all on-site workers to get vaccinated again...

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800
‘Preventing surge key to keeping economy open’
Preventing a surge in COVID cases is key to keeping the economy open, according to presidential adviser for entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion.

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:26:00 +0800
Philippines 'intently' monitoring new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa
Acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles said the government is monitoring developments about the variant found to have a large number of mutations.

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:17:00 +0800
Traslacion still suspended for 2022 amid pandemic threat
The annual grand procession of Black Nazarene devotees “Traslacion” will be suspended for the second consecutive year due to the pandemic, the Manila City government announced on Friday.



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