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Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:19:00 +0800
COVID-19 cases in Philippines hit another record high at 34,021
Thursday's tally beat the previous record of 33,169 infections logged on Monday. 

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:10:00 +0800
Law granting survivorship benefits to kin of deceased state prosecutors signed
President Rodrigo Duterte has enacted a law granting retirement benefits to the surviving legitimate spouse and dependent children of deceased members of the National Prosecution Service.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0800
'Shotgun approach': NGOs hit 'no vax, no ride' policy on public transportation
 "The policy will further burden weary commuters who already struggle to ride limited public transport and have no other way to travel... Excluding them from public transport would prevent them from going to work, earning a living, and feeding their...

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:33:00 +0800
DOH: COVID-19 testing optional for close contacts without symptoms
Under the updated testing protocol discussed by DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Wednesday, health workers, senior citizens, and people with comorbidities should be prioritized for RT-PCR testing.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:35:00 +0800
Local DepEd officials allowed to suspend classes amid COVID-19 surge
In a memorandum released Thursday, the DepEd allowed its regional offices and school division offices to suspend classes in January “based on their reliable assessment of the health status of their teachers and learners and the IATF risk classifica...

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:19:00 +0800
Premises of courts in NCR, Alert Level 3 areas closed until January 31
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo has ordered the closure of premises of all courts in areas placed under stricter restrictions in Alert Level 3 amid an alarming increase of COVID-19 infections in the country.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:52:00 +0800
Cases filed against anti-vaccine protesters for quarantine violations
To recall, "more or less 150 persons" affiliated with anti-vaccination group Gising Maharlika took to the Liwasang Bonifacio Shrine in Ermita, Manila City to "publicly question government action against [the] COVID-19 pandemic and encourage their me...

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:44:00 +0800
New DOH guidelines shorten quarantine, isolation for fully-vaccinated
Under the updated guidelines, the isolation period of probable, asymptomatic and mild cases would be reduced to seven days, provided they are fully vaccinated.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:53:00 +0800
PNP investigating journalist shot dead in Sultan Kudarat
Jaynard Angeles, a reporter for the Radio ni Juan Radio Station who is running for councilor in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat was shot at Park Sampaguita in Brgy. New Carmen on Wednesday morning. 

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:34:00 +0800
Immigration reduces on-site workforce to 30% amid COVID-19 spike among staff
The Bureau of Immigration reduced its on-site workforce capacity to 30% from January 13 to 22, amid an alarming increase of COVID-19 cases among their personnel.



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