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Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:20:00 +0800Duterte warns hoarders in Odette-hit areas
President Rodrigo Duterte has warned hoarders in typhoon-struck areas that they would be arrested as he ordered agencies to stop the activities of those who take advantage of the situation to gain profit.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:02:00 +0800Instead of COVID-19 bulletins, DOH says to issue advisories and analysis to 'better guide' public
Vergeire said the DOH will issue advisories which include reported COVID-19 cases as well as “condensed analysis” every day.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 16:36:00 +0800Granular COVID-19 lockdowns return to city of Manila
The three areas with the highest number of active COVID-19 cases are Tondo 1 with 29, San Andres with 12 and Pandacan and Sampaloc with seven each.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 16:20:00 +0800Athletics chief declared 'persona non grata' over Obiena treatment
The Philippine Olympic Committee on Thursday declared PATAFA president Philip Ella Juico as “persona non grata” for alleged harassment and abuse against Tokyo Olympian pole-vaulter EJ Obiena.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 16:08:00 +0800'Heavily' relying on national gov't for funds, LGU revenues down in Q3
Local government units saw their revenue collections inch down in the third quarter.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:56:00 +0800US donates additional P50 million to 'Odette' disaster response
The United States on Monday announced that it would provide another P50 million to support communities affected by Super Typhoon Odette.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:32:00 +0800Illegal firecrackers, indiscriminate firing discouraged ahead of New Year celebration
"We have so many ways to celebrate this New Year peacefully without hurting others using firecrackers."
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:32:00 +0800NGO asks gov't, private sector to send housing repair materials to 'Odette'-hit areas
‘Odette’ struck central and southern Philippines in mid-December, unleashing violent winds and torrential rains that left hundreds of thousands homeless.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:22:00 +0800Isko Moreno claims 'underdog' label in presidential race, says undeterred by poll rankings
“For us, my only focus is to go round and round. It’s a big country politically. While we are geographically small, but politically, it’s a very challenging country because you must cross waters from one place to another most of the time. And w...
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:13:00 +0800'The Batman' trailer dropped: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz are 'The Bat and the Cat'
Robert Pattinson of "Twilight" fame is the new generation Bruce Wayne while "Big Little Lies" star Zoë Kravitz stars as Catwoman in the upcoming installment of the DC Comics franchise titled "The Batman."