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Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:25:00 +0800
DOH says 'multitude of factors' driving rising COVID-19 cases in Visayas, Mindanao
In a briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said there were reports from the department’s regional offices that there was complacency in the implementation of health rules.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:25:00 +0800
Alex Eala 'super motivated' heading into Wimbledon juniors’ stint
The Wimbledon Championships may be Alex Eala’s first grass court stint but she is brimming with confidence and motivation that she can perform well like her impressive stints on other surfaces.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:26:00 +0800
DOH: Scrapping of community quarantines a long-term goal for now
The Department of Health confirmed on Monday that the national government is discussing the eventual scrapping of quarantine classifications in the country, but stressed that this remains a long-term goal for now.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:46:00 +0800
Palace: Face shields no longer required outdoors
President Rodrigo Duterte will discuss rules on face shields during his meeting with pandemic task force officials this evening.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:46:00 +0800
After murder of Laguna teenager, PNP chief says police lapses are 'promptly addressed'
“We constantly review our protocols to check if these still fit the kind of setting we have today or if there are adjustments or changes that need to be made."

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:30:00 +0800
Less than 15% of service contracting funds used by gov't
As far back as early May, transport collectives and advocates have been calling on the LTFRB to improve its payout systems for participants of the service contracting program, saying "not even one percent" of the budget set aside for it had been s...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:13:00 +0800
The Thai journey of footballer Patrick Deyto
The moment Filipino goalkeeper Patrick Deyto got to Thailand, he knew he made the right decision. 

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:43:00 +0800
Globe's 5G network now covers 88% of Metro Manila
The 5G arms race heats up as Globe Telecom Inc. makes headway in the roll-out of wireless network around Metro Manila, a welcome development for a country where internet connectivity remains slow and pricey.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:35:00 +0800
OVP: Volunteers needed for vaccination drive for pedicab, delivery riders
The Office of the Vice President is calling for volunteer doctors and nurses for the rollout of its Vaccine Express program that intends to inoculate target sectors and communities on June 22.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:17:00 +0800
From sea to shelf: What happens before a can of sardines is sealed
Ayuda or financial aid from friends, family or the government became literal lifelines for many as the Philippines recorded the highest number of people going hungry since 2009.



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