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Mon, 1 Feb 2021 16:59:00 +0800
Lawmakers urge probe into Chinese dredgers in Philippine waters
"This incident is not the first time Chinese-manned dredging ships were caught conducting illegal activities in the Philippines. Since 2017, there are several reports of illegal Chinese dredging activities in different parts of the country," the reso...

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 16:21:00 +0800
DOLE confirms missing Pinay worker in Adu Dhabi found dead
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Monday confirmed that the Filipina worker in Abu Dhabi that was reported missing in March 2020 was found dead in January.

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0800
COVID-19 cases in Philippines hit 527,272 with 1,658 new infections
Active cases or those who are still undergoing quarantine or treatment stood at 28,891 or 5.5% of the country’s total, data from the Department of Health showed.

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 15:56:00 +0800
Students in medical programs not required to attend in-person classes — CHED
CHED says universities should offer alternatives for students who would not opt to come to class physically with the pandemic still ongoing.

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 15:27:00 +0800
COVID-19 vaccine rollout first before relaxing quarantine rules in Metro Manila — OCTA Research
Dr. Guido David, a member of the OCTA Research Group, said the capital region, which accounts for 42% of the country’s COVID-19 infections, should not risk an increase in cases while the government implements the vaccination program.

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 14:14:00 +0800
Asked about families with bigger children, LTO says: Use bigger cars
(Updated) Asked about what families should do about bigger children who don't fit in the limited backseat of their vehicles, LTO Metro Manila chief Guinto said: "Ma'am, I suppose you should get a bigger car. We will take note of that."

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 13:55:00 +0800
DOH: 'Shortage' of reagents affects genome sequencing output
The delay in the delivery of reagents or the main ingredients used for chemical-based tests led to a low genome sequencing output last week, with the Philippine Genome Center testing only 48 samples.

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 12:02:00 +0800
Local governments reminded to align policies with ASF zoning plan
“Although the conscientious efforts of LGUs to mitigate the spread of the ASF in their respective jurisdictions are needed, they still have to ensure that their local policies and directive are aligned and consistent with those of the national gove...

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 11:33:00 +0800
SC says test run of digitalized Bar exams a success
The Supreme Court has conducted mock Bar examinations in preparation for the first digitalized licensure test for lawyer aspirants in November this year.

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0800
Groups oppose 'destructive' offshore mining project in Cagayan
In a letter sent to Department of Environment and Natural Resources officials, Cagayan provincial government officials, and lawmakers, 74 groups said the activity is “destructive and has irreversible negative impact” to marine ecosystems.



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