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Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:22:00 +0800
4.6% of Filipinos fully vaccinated amid calls on gov't to 'step up' Delta variant response
To meet its own goal of herd immunity by end-2021, the government must fully inoculate another 72.71 million people in about five months. 

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:43:00 +0800
Rights, peasant groups urge end to Duterte 'type of governance'
In a forum held Wednesday, Cristina Palabay, secretary general of human rights watchdog Karapatan, said “there has been no peace and justice” during Duterte’s five years in office.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:26:00 +0800
COVID-19 roadmap, clear stand on West Philippine Sea expected of Duterte at final SONA
A "roadmap" for the country's pandemic response and a clearer stance on the West Philippine Sea are what senators expect to hear from President Rodrigo Duterte at his final State of the Nation Address next week. 

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:09:00 +0800
Robredo hoping for 'honest' Duterte on pandemic response, plans in last SONA
Vice President Leni Robredo said she hopes President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address would be upfront on the country’s current situation on government response on COVID-19 pandemic and lay down definitive targets to help appeas...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:25:00 +0800
De Lima, Duterte critic detained on drug cases, will seek reelection in 2022
A statement released by the senator's office confirmed this, noting that the "political persecution" of De Lima has only "strengthened her resolve to fight for her advocacies." 

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:45:00 +0800
Work in Metro Manila courts suspended starting noon due to inclement weather
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo suspended work in Metro Manila courts starting noon of Tuesday due to inclement weather.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:38:00 +0800
'Bikoy' faces new arrest warrant for skipping arraignment on perjury case
A Manila court has again issued a warrant of arrest for Peter Joemel Advincula over a perjury charge for linking Free Legal Assistance Group lawyers to a supposed ouster plot.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:42:00 +0800
Typhoon Fabian decelerates; southwest monsoon affects Philippines
Fabian and Severe Tropical Storm Cempaka—a cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility—continue to enhance the southwest monsoon.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:16:00 +0800
LGUs told: Prepare plans vs Delta variant of COVID-19
"Our countrymen should not worry because we already have plans for the COVID Delta variant," Año said.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Stranded seafarers, transport workers get aid from senator
Sen. Bong Go continues to provide additional support to economic frontliners whose lives and livelihoods were adversely affected by the pandemic.



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