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Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:22:00 +0800
NGOs cast fear over rising cases of abuse, exploitation of children online
“Online sexual abuse and exploitation of children is a silent pandemic that has permanent, and devastating effects on children’s mental health and psychosocial well-being."

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:12:00 +0800
Extra doses from 1st batch of COVID-19 shots could go to health workers of AFP, PNP — Duque
The country is anticipating the arrival of 117,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine this month through the COVAX facility, an initiative led by the World Health Organization.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:37:00 +0800
Duterte says he won’t allow ABS-CBN to operate even if given a franchise
While the tax bureau has said that ABS-CBN is regularly paying taxes, President Duterte insisted that the broadcasting firm won't be allowed to operate even if its franchise is renewed unless its owners settle their unpaid taxes.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:01:00 +0800
Party-list denies red-tagging general Parlade asked for dialogue, urges end to red-tagging
"Members of the youth and other outspoken students who only want to voice out their concerns and issues amid the pandemic and all societal issues are affected," she said.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0800
Coronavirus cases in Philippines rise to over 540,000
Active cases represent 5.4% or 29,167 of the country's confirmed cases.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 15:20:00 +0800
Calida says 2 Aeta farmers wish to withdraw petition to join fight vs anti-terrorism law
(Updated) Solicitor General Jose Calida made a manifestation on the oral arguments on the Anti-Terrorism Act that Japer Gurung and Junior Ramos, two Aeta farmers charged under the law, are withdrawing their petition to join the legal fight against th...

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 14:45:00 +0800
AstraZeneca's EUA remains despite halted South Africa rollout — FDA
The emergency use approval for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine remains, the FDA says despite South Africa halting its rollout.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 13:26:00 +0800
LIVE: Oral arguments on petitions vs the anti-terrorism law — Day 2
Tune in to the live audio streaming of the oral arguments scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 13:23:00 +0800
Amid China's warning, Biden calls US warship in South China Sea
US President Joe Biden spoke to the leadership of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group on February 8 during the Super Bowl.

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 12:37:00 +0800
More hospitals in Metro Manila, other cities to benefit from 1st batch of COVID-19 Pfizer jabs
The Philippines is expected to receive 117,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine by mid-February through the COVAX facility, an initiative led by the World Health Organization to ensure fair and equitable access to the jabs.



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