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Sun, 23 May 2021 16:01:00 +0800
3,083 new COVID-19 cases seen but low number due to system updates
The Department of Health on Sunday said 3,083 more Filipinos contracted the COVID-19, but attributed the relatively low number due to updates in its system.

Sun, 23 May 2021 14:40:00 +0800
'Most promises remain unfulfilled': Gov't pressed on Marawi rebuilding, 4 years since siege
"President Rodrigo Duterte's promise saying that Marawi will rise as a prosperous city again remains invisible and cannot be felt on the ground," groups said on the Marawi siege's fourth year anniversary.

Sun, 23 May 2021 14:35:00 +0800
Toxics watchdog group warns against artificial nail set with toxic glue
“We remind consumers to be cautious when purchasing cosmetic products, especially items lacking market authorization such as artificial nails that are supplied with glue containing toxic DBP."

Sun, 23 May 2021 12:19:00 +0800
Iloilo City back to MECQ until end-May
Officials in a May 22 resolution approved the move for stricter pandemic curbs in the city after an appeal from its own local government. 

Sun, 23 May 2021 11:38:00 +0800
PNP directs precincts: Launch info campaign to convince more Filipinos to get vaccinated
“Every day, we monitored some of our personnel who initially declined being vaccinated changing their mind. And we attribute this to our aggressive information drive,” Eleazar said.

Sun, 23 May 2021 11:11:00 +0800
Groups fear learning to worsen if flexible learning pushed as new norm
The remarks came after CHED said last week that there would no longer be a return to the traditional in-person classes, and schools can continue the use of its online platforms.

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:18:00 +0800
LIVE updates: COVID-19 in the Philippines 2021
The latest updates on the spread of the novel coronavirus in the Philippines and general community quarantine of economic center of Metro Manila and other areas across the country.

Sun, 23 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Philippines, China agree on importance of dialogue in sea disputes
The Philippines and China have agreed on the importance of dialogue during their bilateral talks on the South China Sea issue, which were held amid recent tensions triggered by the swarming of Chinese vessels in areas within the exclusive economic zo...

Sun, 23 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Duterte seeks Philippine growth through global digital economy
President Duterte is pushing for intensified participation of the Philippines in the global digital economy as part of efforts to rebuild the economy left in tatters by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sun, 23 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Probes launched on sale of vaccine slots in Metro Manila
The country’s top investigation agencies have zeroed in on the reported online sale of slots for vaccination against COVID-19 in the cities of Mandaluyong and San Juan, with authorities vowing to catch those behind the scheme.



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