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Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:01:00 +0800
17,447 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines' count to 1.91 million
Health authorities on Friday reported 17,447 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country's overall count to 1,916,461.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:33:00 +0800
Duterte told to mind separation of powers after complaining about Senate probes
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday was told to read up on the doctrine of the separation of powers in government after he derided Senate inquiries as fruitless endeavors used by senators to "posture."  

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:32:00 +0800
116 Office of Civil Defense staff, including exec, test positive for COVID-19
More than 100 employees of the Office of Civil Defense, including its administrator, Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad tested positive for COVID-19, prompting a lockdown of the agency’s premises until August 30 for disinfection.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:17:00 +0800
Additional funds for risk allowances of 17K more health workers sought
“We have a new request to the Department of Budget and Management for around 17,670 additional healthcare workers who have submitted requirements,” Vergeire said.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:05:00 +0800
PACC head contracts COVID-19
Details were scant on the 43-year-old's condition, including on when he found out he was positive.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:03:00 +0800
No topnotchers for 2020/21 Bar exams; SC to recognize examinees with 'exemplary performance'
Marking a departure from tradition, the 2020/21 Bar examinations will not list topnotchers but will instead recognize examinees who recorded “exemplary performance” in the licensure test.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:17:00 +0800
P295M budget for genome sequencing in Visayas, Mindanao OKd
DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said health authorities are hoping that PGC facilities in the Visayas and Mindanao will start operations in a month or so. 

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:02:00 +0800
COVID-19 deaths in Philippines also up apart from new cases — DOH
DOH said the country is now averaging 106 fatalities per day as of August 24, close to the 135 in April this year.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:57:00 +0800
CHR to conduct independent probe into Cebu lawyer slay
The Commission on Human Rights will conduct its own probe into the killing of Cebu-based public interest lawyer Rex Fernandez as it reminded the government of its duty to protect human rights.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0800
Ex-DPWH chief highlights PNoy’s infrastructure legacy
Former public works and highways secretary Rogelio Singson has highlighted the strategic policy reforms and infrastructure projects of the administration of late president Benigno Aquino III that have resulted in long term benefits for the Philippine...



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