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Sat, 3 Jul 2021 14:32:00 +0800
DSWD sends tents to families affected by Taal unrest, says to dispatch food packs soon
The agency said it delivered 200 family tents to Batangas Sports Complex, while 500 modular tents were sent to its Calabarzon office warehouse in General Mariano Alvarez (GMA), Cavite on July 1.

Sat, 3 Jul 2021 12:16:00 +0800
Rights groups must revamp communication strategy to fight disinformation — study
"In a time of information warfare, human rights organizations need to exert control over political narratives and engage with mainstream publics."

Sat, 3 Jul 2021 10:30:00 +0800
Alert Level 3 still up in Taal Volcano; 48 quakes recorded in 24 hours
Taal Volcano remains in Alert Level 3 as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and  Seismology recorded 48 volcanic quakes in the last 24 hours.

Sat, 3 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Robredo seeks junking of Bongbong motion
Vice President Leni Robredo yesterday asked the Presidential Electoral Tribunal to dismiss the motion for reconsideration former senator Bongbong Marcos filed to reverse its previous dismissal ruling.

Sat, 3 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Philippines joins ADB-led advisory group for vaccine rollout
The Philippines has joined the Asian Development Bank-led advisory group that would ensure safe and efficient management of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the region.

Sat, 3 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800
DOH absolves vaccinators in failed jab incidents
The Department of Health has practically absolved the vaccinators involved in the three viral videos of failed COVID-19 inoculations, saying these were “human errors.”

Sat, 3 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800
No prohibition on ex-president running for VP – IBP
President Duterte can seek an elective post in the 2022 general elections because the 1987 Constitution allows presidents to run for any lower position after their term ends, according to Integrated Bar of the Philippines president Domingo Cayosa.

Sat, 3 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Pacquiao to join Partido Reporma?
Will Sen. Manny Pacquiao bolt the PDP-Laban and join Partido Reporma of former House speaker Pantaleon Alvarez?

Sat, 3 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Country still Tier 1, but lacks convictions in trafficking
The Philippines continues to meet the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, but failed to “convict any officials for complicity in trafficking crimes” and “did not vigorously investigate labor trafficking crimes,” the US...

Sat, 3 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800
‘DepEd moving to improve quality of education’
Following the release of a World Bank report outlining the poor performance of Filipino students in key literacy subjects, an official of the Department of Education gave assurance Friday that reforms are underway to improve the quality of education ...



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