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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:27:00 +0800
Despite Calida manifestation, NUPL lawyers say they still represent Aeta farmers
Disputing Solicitor General Jose Calida’s claim, the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers-Central Luzon has asserted its lawyers are still the counsels on record of Aeta farmers Japer Gurung and Junior Ramos in the anti-terrorism law case filed aga...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:08:00 +0800
Philippines seeks 4 medals in SEAG volleyball
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation Inc. is eyeing nothing less than to medal in all four events in the 31st Southeast Asian Games from November 21 to December 2 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:01:00 +0800
Galaxy Racer acquires majority stake in Philippine esports firm DreamFyre
The Philippines’ rising powerhouse esports and gaming agency, DreamFyre Group, announced a majority stake acquisition by Galaxy Racer Holdings Limited, the fastest-growing eSports organization in the world.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:51:00 +0800
DFA: 23 more Filipinos die of COVID-19 overseas
The Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday reported 23 new coronavirus-induced deaths among migrant Filipinos, the highest daily rise in fatalities in over a month.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:29:00 +0800
SC: Aetas' plea to join petitioners vs anti-terrorism law junked due to pending case
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by 2 Aeta farmers to join the petitions against the Anti-Terrorism Act due to the pendency of a separate case against them under that law in a different court.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:28:00 +0800
PNP chief Sinas alerts police units for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
“In our own assessment of the simulation exercise of the vaccine delivery, all systems are in place to ensure the unhampered transport of the vaccine shipment to the storage facilities and distribution hubs,” Sinas said.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:28:00 +0800
Palou: PVL teams could start practicing next week
Palou said they are waiting for the Games Amusements Board to first inspect the venues they have targeted before they would be allowed to start training.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:22:00 +0800
Source: NCAA mulls 'virtual' Season 96
Doing it online means the league might be doing away with the four mandatory sports — basketball, volleyball, track and field and swimming — in a “bubble” atmosphere that require face-to-face encounter. 

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0800
COVID-19 infections in Philippines hit 541,560 with 1,345 new cases
Active cases or those undergoing treatment or quarantine accounted for 30,188 or 5.6% of the total.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0800
Senate urged to probe surge in cases of online abuse, exploitation of Filipino children
This comes as several non-government organizations this week called for safer and better internet for children, expressing alarm at the sharp increase in cases of exploitation and abuse of young people amid the coronavirus pandemic.



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