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Thu, 8 Jul 2021 16:24:00 +0800
Nurses' groups reject proposal to abolish board exams
The Filipino Nurses United stressed that abolishing the licensure examination for nurses is “perilous for people’s health especially at this time of pandemic.”

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 16:24:00 +0800
Pole vaulter Obiena, judo's Watanabe named Olympic flagbearers
EJ Obiena of pole vault and judoka Kiyomi Watanabe will be carrying the Philippine flag during the opening ceremony of the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan later this month.

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 16:05:00 +0800
Vietnam SEA Games postponed to 2022
The 31st Southeast Asian Games originally set this year in Hanoi, Vietnam has been postponed, the SEA Games Federation announced Thursday.

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 16:02:00 +0800
DOF joins DepEd in demanding World Bank apology over 'outdated' report
The Department of Finance has backed calls for the World Bank to issue a public apology over an unflattering report showing Filipino students are not meeting learning standards.

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 16:01:00 +0800
Philippines sees 5,484 more COVID-19 cases
Philippine health authorities on Thursday reported 5,484 new coronavirus cases to bring the country's total to 1,455,585.

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 15:58:00 +0800
Ex-cops wanted for murder of Cabugao teen who accused them of rape surrender
The two will be tried for murder over the July 2020 death of a minor who was shot dead by motorcycle-riding gunmen while on her way home from the San Juan Police Station.

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 15:37:00 +0800
New study shows how pandemic affects Filipino shopping habits
It's the mid-year already and people have just been treated to whopping mega sales. They did not have to queue in the mall, though. All they have to do is sit back at home and click "add to cart."

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 15:31:00 +0800
Philippine sports on the rise with more achievers
It is just halfway through 2021, and yet Philippine sports are already teeming with top achievers.

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 15:12:00 +0800
Chief Justice Gesmundo thumbs down idea to abolish Bar exams
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo has rejected the idea to abolish the conduct of Bar exams for aspiring lawyers of the country.

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 14:31:00 +0800
Politicians, groups warned vs display of tarps in COVID-19 vaccine sites
Chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said they are looking into reports of vaccination areas plastered with posters and tarpaulins carrying the names of politicians and groups.



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