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Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:03:00 +0800Philippines reports 11,085 new COVID-19 cases
Today's numbers pushed the country's total to 1,776,495. DOH said nine laboratories did not submit testing results.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:29:00 +0800At least 24 local testing centers approved for 2020-21 Bar exams
The Supreme Court inked agreements with eight more local testing sites to accommodate takers in the coming Bar exams, the first to be held digitally and across the country.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:23:00 +0800Tagaytay house and lots for Olympic medalists begin construction
Diaz, Petecio, Paalam and Marcial were shown the houses and lots in Tagaytay City as rewards for bringing home the country’s first Olympic gold medal the Tokyo Games apart from a couple of silver and a bronze.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:18:00 +0800LGUs urged: Tap sign language interpreters to assist the deaf, mute in vaccination sites
"My call to other LGUs is to provide sign language interpreters so that our deaf and mute can communicate with government employees when it comes to vaccination as well as when they receive financial assistance."
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:01:00 +0800SWS: Majority has easy access to vaccination sites, half find rollout slow
Half of Filipinos fiind the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations slow, results of a recent Social Weather Stations survey suggest.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:55:00 +0800Saso targets second major LPGA title in British Open
Saso is fresh off of a joint-15th finish in the recently concluded Women's Scottish Open where USA's Ryann O'Toole ruled the competition.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:52:00 +0800Arjo Atayde camp airs side over Magalong's protocols breach accusation
The camp of Arjo Atayde released a statement after Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong revealed that the actor breached safety protocols after getting COVID-19 and leaving the city without permission.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:43:00 +0800Senator says DOH underspent 31% of pandemic funds
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said the Department of Health failed to spend some P24 billion that could have been used to bolster the government's response to COVID-19.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:38:00 +0800Bea Alonzo: Dominic Roque not there 'to hurt women'
Kapuso actress Bea Alonzo revealed that her relationship with boyfriend Dominic Roque only started just a few months ago.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:22:00 +0800Paralympics chief hopes private sector extends support to Para athletes too
Hoping to enjoy the same kind of success in the Paralympics in Japan where six Filipino para athletes are set to compete, Barredo is yearns to see equal enthusiasm in supporting the differently abled athletes.