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Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:28:00 +0800
Strike 2: After touting ivermectin, doctor hit for false info on COVID-19 jabs
Health officials scolded Dr. Romeo Quijano after he claimed on radio dZRH that the jabs are "more dangerous" than the virus itself. 

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:01:00 +0800
12,439 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines' total to 1.7 million
The Philippines on Thursday logged 12,439 more coronavirus cases, bringing its total to 1,700,363.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:43:00 +0800
No shortage of medical oxygen supply seen — FDA
The Food and Drug Administration expressed confidence that the Philippines will not have a problem with the supply of medical oxygen amid rising COVID-19 cases.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:18:00 +0800
11% of Filipinos fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Around 12 million Filipinos have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 since the government launched its inoculation campaign in March, Malacañang said Thursday. 

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0800
Ex-diplomat indicted in US for sex with minor facing separate case in PH court
The former diplomat indicted in United States for engaging in sexual activity with a minor in the Philippines is facing separate charges in the domestic court, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Thursday.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:42:00 +0800
Isko Moreno elected as Aksyon Demokratiko president
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno was elected Tuesday night as the new president of Aksyon Demokratiko, the political party announced.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:54:00 +0800
PNP reminds food delivery riders to observe quarantine protocols
"In recent days, the PNP has received several complaints and allegations about violations by delivery riders of the minimum public health safety protocols in their waiting areas in various areas in Metro Manila," Eleazar said. 

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:31:00 +0800
Senate probe sought on audit findings on DOH pandemic spending
"[T]he DOH seems to be depriving thousands of Filipinos of healthcare services in the face of national emergency and it is nothing short of criminal."

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:45:00 +0800
Davao journalist 'mistakenly' arrested in 2019 vows to take legal fight to Supreme Court
Davao-based journalist Margarita Valle, who was arrested and locked away for hours based on mistaken identity, vowed to continue to seek accountability from the police and military, in a fight that goes beyond just her case and extends to other journ...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:25:00 +0800
DOH: Pregnant women now part of COVID-19 vaccination priority list
Pregnant women will now be part of expanded A3 priority group or those with comorbidities.



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