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Wed, 19 May 2021 16:22:00 +0800
House leader expects hearings on Leonen impeach complaint done by October
House Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez expects that impeachment proceedings against Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen will wrap up before the filing of candidacies in October.

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:00:00 +0800
Coronavirus cases in the Philippines climb to 1,159,071
The Department of Health on Wednesday recorded 4,700 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 1,159,071.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:39:00 +0800
DILG vows quicker delivery of vaccines to provinces
The Philippine National Police and Bureau of Fire Protection have been directed to work closely with the Department of Health and local government units to ensure the speedy delivery of vaccines to the provinces.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:28:00 +0800
Teachers' group calls for inclusion of internet subsidy in 'Bayanihan 3'
"Current government efforts to ease teachers of these financial burdens are evidently insufficient," said the Alliance of Concerned Teachers.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:11:00 +0800
Deputy speaker sees House passing Charter change, 'Bayanihan 3' by June
House Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez believes there is enough time to pass a new stimulus bill called Bayanihan 3 and the proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the Constitution in the nine session days left before Congress adjourns sine d...

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:06:00 +0800
DOH suggests: Don’t announce brand available in COVID-19 jab centers
The brand of COVID-19 vaccines available in an inoculation site should no longer be announced to prevent incidents of people swarming facilities, the Department of Health recommended Wednesday. 

Wed, 19 May 2021 14:20:00 +0800
Children of peasant leader who died of COVID-19 in detention sue cops
The two children of detained peasant leader Joseph Canlas who died of COVID-19 while in detention filed reckless imprudence resulting in homicide raps against police and jail officers over their supposed neglect that led to their father’s death.

Wed, 19 May 2021 13:39:00 +0800
NTF-ELCAC admits to 'monitoring' community pantries but not profiling
Community pantries have sprouted all over the country in the past months but have also reported harassment and profiling by cops, though police leadership continues to deny but also defend these instances.

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:56:00 +0800
‘Severe financial distress’: Hospitals say COVID-19 claims unpaid by PhilHealth since March 2020
"There is already a decrease in the income of the hospitals from the [lack of] non-covid [cases] and they are treating COVID cases that are not being paid. So it is a compounded problem."

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:52:00 +0800
PNP regional camps ready for use as vaccination hubs — chief
"The doors of every police camp are open to this cause and if necessary, your PNP is ready to pick up and deliver our countrymen to be vaccinated," said Eleazar.



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