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Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:25:00 +0800
Philippines detects over 900 new cases of Omicron subvariants
Beverly Ho, the agency’s deputy spokesperson, reported the detection of 890 new BA.5 cases in all regions of the country except Soccsksargen and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:36:00 +0800
At Imee's suggestion, Marcos Jr. switches stance on new disaster department
Marcos family dynamics were in full display when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. quickly shifted his stance on the creation of a new disaster department after suggestions from his older sister, Sen. Imee Marcos.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:59:00 +0800
Lack of PUV route plan, cap on TNVS units keep commuters waiting for rides
“There are a lot of things dependent on this rationalization plan. We understand that they need to carefully study how to make our public transportation more efficient and effective in moving passengers but we want to know what is taking them so lo...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:54:00 +0800
SC clarifies guidelines on plea bargaining in drug cases
Plea bargaining allows the accused and the prosecution to arrive at a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case, where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser offense.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:14:00 +0800
Marcos, Philippine legal execs meet on ICC situation, but mum on details
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has met with his administration’s top lawyers to discuss the International Criminal Court investigation into the former administration’s bloody “war on drugs.”

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:01:00 +0800
Palace extends authority of OICs until December 31
Memorandum Circular 3 amended and supplemented Memorandum Circular 1, which directed officers-in-charge of government agencies, non-career executive officials occupying career executive service positions in hold-over capacities, and affected contract...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:15:00 +0800
Bill creating EDCOM II lapses into law
A bill creating a congressional body that would conduct a three-year review and assessment of the country's education system lapsed into law on July 23.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:47:00 +0800
Nearly 13K people in Cordillera affected by Abra quake — NDRRMC
In its 6 a.m. report, the NDRRMC said a total of 12,945 individuals or 3,456 families in the Cordillera Administrative Region have been affected by the 7.0-magnitude quake that hit Abra.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:24:00 +0800
Ateneo shooting suspect indicted
The Quezon City prosecutor’s office indicted doctor Chao-Tiao Yumol, who is facing three counts of murder, one count of frustrated murder, car theft, malicious mischief and violation of Republic Act No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Law on Firearms an...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800
DICT taps SpaceX for free internet in remote sites
The Department of Information and Communications Technology is tapping satellite-based internet provider SpaceX and its Starlink network of orbital satellites to provide connectivity in remote areas of the Philippines.



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