Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Friday urged the government to speed up its COVID-19 vaccination program, warning that it would take the country almost 12 years to reach herd immunity if nothing changes.

Associate Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Friday gave his commitment that, if appointed, he will continue programs started in the present court of Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta, in drafting and reviewing of rules.

The country reported the highest single-day rise since September 14, when the country had 4,699 cases.

(Updated 5:26 p.m.) The National Bureau of Investigation filed Friday multiple criminal charges against 11 people who were involved in the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera and the initial investigation of her case.

The assessment comes as the country battles a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

The national leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte’s party disowned calls of some of its members for the chief executive to run again in the 2022 elections, this time as vice president.

(Updated 2:38 p.m.) In a statement released to reporters, Eleazar, who serves as the PNP's deputy chief for administration, said he was designated officer-in-charge of the police force "as a matter of protocol."

(Updated) If appointed as the new chief justice, Senior Associate Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe said she will remain a textualist who will stick to the word of the law if the measure and intent are clear.

Senate Bill No. 2093, filed by Sen. Joel Villanueva, expands the list of prohibited discriminatory acts against women under the labor code.

In a statement, the Department of Health and the Food and Drug Administration said there is “no reason” to halt the use of AstraZeneca vaccine in the country as benefits of vaccination continue to outweigh risks.