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Thu, 1 Apr 2021 14:51:00 +0800DILG to investigate overeager enforcers, remind them food deliveries are OK
"Yes, we are [investigating] and we continue to reiterate to all LGUs the need to let food deliveries pass through checkpoints," DILG Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya told Philstar.com in a text message.
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 12:04:00 +0800PNP urges public to report lugaw-blocking enforcers, says taking videos not prohibited
"The position of the PNP is that any kind of food that is legitimately delivered upon orders by residents during the period of ECQ in the NCR Bubble is considered as part of essential goods," Police Brig. Gen. Brandi Usana, PNP spokesperson, said in ...
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 11:03:00 +0800With COVID-19 patients being turned away, Robredo urges check on hospital bed shortage
"I am asking for patience (from authorities) if we are being persistent about this. People are getting sick and are dying."
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0800738,913 Filipinos vaccinated by March 30 — task force
Nearly 739,000 Filipinos have received their COVID-19 vaccine on the first month of the country's inoculation efforts, government data showed on Thursday.
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 04:10:00 +0800Labor coalition fights back, says gov't must investigate and condemn worker killings
In a show of force, labor unions and rights groups on Thursday called on the government go beyond investigation and categorically condemn continuing attacks on their members and on Filipino workers.
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800Spread the faith, Catholics told
Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Bishop Charles Brown yesterday urged the faithful to help spread the word of Jesus Christ as the Catholic Church marks its 500th year in the Philippines.
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800Antigen test not for screening purposes — DOH
The Department of Health clarified yesterday that the antigen test results of which will now be included in the daily tally of COVID-19 cases cannot be used for ”screening purposes” for work and travel.
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800Philippines slips in global gender equality
The Philippines slipped a notch in the global ranking on gender equality, highlighting the pandemic’s consequence on more Filipino women leaving the labor force.
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800New concession agreement signed with Manila Water – Guevarra
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra yesterday said a new water concession agreement has been signed between the government and Manila Water that would improve service and result in the implementation of reasonable charges to its consumers.
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800No April fool: LPG prices down
Retailers of liquefied petroleum gas will reduce prices in April on account of the reduction of global prices.