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Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:55:00 +0800
Philippine Red Cross tops int'l NGOs in 'Odette' humanitarian response — Gordon
Sen. Richard Gordon said the Philippine Red Cross ranks first among the 62 international non-government organizations (INGOs) which responded to communities affected by Super Typhoon Odette (international name Rai), after conducting more than 750 ...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:11:00 +0800
Premises of trial courts in 15 more areas ordered closed until Jan. 31
The Supreme Court has ordered the closure of trial courts’ premises in 15 more localities as the Philippines grapples with a surge in new COVID-19 cases.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:05:00 +0800
Recoveries surpass 3 million as 32,744 new COVID-19 cases logged
The agency also tallied 32,744 additional infections, pushing the COVID-19 caseload to 3,357,083.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:36:00 +0800
Leni on nuclear power: 'I'm open to discussions'
Presidential aspirant Leni Robredo said on Friday that she is open to discussions on the possible use of nuclear energy in the country, noting that it is crucial to tackle concerns on safety and technology to lessen its environmental impacts. 

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:23:00 +0800
Gov't OKs entry of recovered Filipinos who still test positive for COVID-19
Upon arrival, they will be required to undergo facility-based quarantine applicable to them based on the classification of the country or jurisdiction of origin, and their vaccination status.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:56:00 +0800
Gov't to offer COVID-19 jabs at transport hubs, train stations
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the government will hold a mobile COVID-19 vaccination drive for commuters and transport workers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange from January 24 to 28.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:59:00 +0800
DoE sees 'no specific concerns' yet on power supply during dry season
The Department of Energy (DoE) said it does not yet see any power supply issues which will affect the dry season, after the transmission service provider pointed out the Luzon power grid may experience thin operating margins during the period.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:54:00 +0800
PDP-Laban faction backs Sara for VP, leaves out running mate Bongbong
A faction of the administration party, PDP-Laban, announced that it has adopted Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio as its vice presidential candidate for the upcoming elections.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:59:00 +0800
House probe sought on restrictions for unvaccinated
The Makabayan bloc is urging the House of Representatives to conduct an inquiry into the restrictions imposed on the unvaccinated as they raise concerns that these curbs could be violative of human rights.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:47:00 +0800
SWS: Vaccine hesitancy among Filipinos continues to drop
According to a poll taken in December 2021 and released on Thursday, only 8% of adult Filipinos did not want to get vaccinated against COVID-19, down from 18% in September, 21% in June and 33% in May.



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