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Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:05:00 +0800
Immigration officers on lookout for Julian Ongpin
Immigration officers are monitoring ports across the country for the possible departure of Julian Ongpin, the last known companion of artist Bree Jonson who was found unconscious in a hostel room in La Union and later declared dead in the hospital.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:52:00 +0800
Death of Bree Jonson: What we know so far
Many questions behind the death of 30-year-old painter Bree Jonson still remain. Here's what we know so far. 

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:47:00 +0800
De Lima appeals dismissal of drug rap vs inmate-witness
Sen. Leila De Lima has appealed the Muntinlupa prosecution office’s dismissal of her criminal complaint against inmate Joel Capones, the prosecution’s star witness against her in the conspiracy to commit drug trading case against her.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:36:00 +0800
FDA warns public against black market tocilizumab
Health authorities have said the country's supply of the arthritis drug will remain limited until the end of the year. 

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:08:00 +0800
Duterte asks rich nations to deliver on climate finance pledges
In a speech during the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Duterte called for urgent climate action, “especially from those that can truly tip the balance.”

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:51:00 +0800
House OKs bill to institutionalize UP-DND accord
A unanimous vote by 179 members of the lower chamber brought House Bill 10171 closer to passage. A similar proposal had been filed and remains pending in the Senate. 

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:40:00 +0800
Duterte tells 'inadequate' UN to reform
President Rodrigo Duterte criticized the United Nations during its 76th General Assembly, calling the international body “inadequate” in the face of global crises.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:23:00 +0800
Duterte’s ‘drug war’ review order before UN only reiteration of ongoing DOJ-led evaluation
In the face of an investigation by the International Criminal Court, President Rodrigo Duterte told state leaders at the United Nations that he ordered a review of the “war on drugs,” which was apparently a push for the ongoing Department of Just...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:18:00 +0800
Duterte again calls for abolition of kafala system
President Rodrigo Duterte renewed his call to abolish the kafala system, which he said allows the “exploitation and oppression” of migrant workers.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:55:00 +0800
'Selfish act': Duterte criticizes rich nations' COVID-19 vaccine booster talk
In his last address before the United Nations General Assembly, Duterte said there is a “man-made drought of vaccine ravaging poor countries.”



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