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Tue, 2 Nov 2021 16:09:00 +0800
Pandemic task force eyes scrapping face shield requirement
The IATF is reviewing its controversial face shield policy, Malacañang confirmed on Tuesday. 

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 16:01:00 +0800
2,303 COVID cases, 128 deaths seen on All Souls' Day
Tuesday's new cases pushed the Philippines' total COVID count to 2,792,656.

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 15:29:00 +0800
Philippines probes into fire that damaged 148,678 COVID-19 vaccine doses
The National Task Force against COVID-19 confirmed 148,678 doses were compromised after fire hit the health office in Pagadian City on the evening of October 31. 

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 14:41:00 +0800
CHR starts probe into killing of journo in Davao del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights has started its independent investigation into the slaying of a journalist in Davao del Sur, as the watchdog noted the string of unresolved killings in the country.

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 14:35:00 +0800
PhilHealth urged anew to settle obligations as private hospitals plan to sever ties
"It is unjust for our frontline institutions to continue waiting for years seemingly with no end in sight on when they can be reimbursed." 

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 14:28:00 +0800
LGUs told: Prioritize potable water supply, sanitation in devolution transition plans
“Water is very important in our daily lives. Now that the coffers of the LGUs will be increased at the beginning of the implementation of the Mandanas ruling in 2022, may you promote the availability of safe and clean water sources for your constit...

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:16:00 +0800
520 new Delta variant cases seen from 748 samples
This comes amid the Philippines easing more restrictions as it continues to see a decline in newly reported infections per day. 

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 12:24:00 +0800
DFA lowers Iraq to Alert Level 3, directing voluntary repatriation
The Department of Foreign Affairs has lowered the status of Iraq to Alert Level 3 (Voluntary Repatriation) following improvements in the security of the country.

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 12:15:00 +0800
Citing PDP-Laban infighting, former Pacquiao volunteer group shifts support to Moreno
“MP Nation is now IM4P or [the] Isko Moreno For President Movement."

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 10:27:00 +0800
DZRH apologizes for incorrect report on Robredo caravan
The station manager of radio DZRH has apologized to Vice President Leni Robredo and her supporters from Northern Samar over its erroneous report that said they did not receive payment for joining the motorcade to support her presidential bid.



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