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Mon, 30 May 2022 15:55:00 +0800
With transport groups protesting possible second term, Tugade says DOTr 'delivered'
"We may not have solved all the transport problems in the [past] 6 years. But for the ones we weren't able to do, please also accept that we have addressed many."

Mon, 30 May 2022 15:44:00 +0800
Keeping in mind a new administration, Commission on Appointments defers confirmation hearing yet again
“My suggestion is since we have a last day, which could be on Wednesday, we can take it up on Wednesday. The hearing today, we can take it up on a Wednesday and under our rules, we’ll have to vote on it in caucus,” Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Z...

Mon, 30 May 2022 14:10:00 +0800
Robredo says OVP ready for transition for Duterte’s term
“We respectfully acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 27 May 2022 requesting an initial meeting between our respective teams,” the letter signed by Robredo read.

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:31:00 +0800
After meeting with Marcos, UK envoy reaffirms commitment to int'l law, Hague ruling on West Philippine Sea
After paying a courtesy call on president-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., UK’s envoy emphasized that Britain is also a maritime nation. British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils said they will continue to support the Philippin...

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:55:00 +0800
Comelec says almost 1,000 vote-buying cases under investigation
“We have almost 1,000 cases being investigated and we have several subpoenas issued, requiring the respondents to explain,” Garcia said. 

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:45:00 +0800
'Very slow' increase in COVID-19 cases seen in Metro Manila — OCTA
OCTA Research fellow Guido David said the daily average of new cases increased by 2% from May 23 to 29 compared to the previous week from 72 infections to 74.

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:52:00 +0800
DILG urges Facebook to remove illegal e-sabong pages
“We hope that Facebook will immediately suspend or block pages devoted to illegal sabong as fast as they suspend pages that allegedly violate their community standards. I presume that engaging in illegal activities is a violation of FB’s standard...

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:32:00 +0800
Speed up COVID-19 vaccination amid early signs of surge — gov't adviser
The founder of health research firm EpiMetrics stressed the need for the government to accelerate the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800
DOST funds COVID-19 vaccine immune response study
Government funds have been made available to support the University of the Philippines-Manila’s vaccine immune response study, which focuses on the World Health Organization Solidarity COVID-19 Vaccine Trials in the country.

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Approaching LPA to bring rain in Mindanao
Some parts of Mindanao may experience more rainfall in the next three days due to an approaching low-pressure area that might enter the Philippine area of responsibility.



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