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Sun, 2 Jan 2022 16:38:00 +0800'Odette' death toll now at 407 as relief continues into 2022
Over 4.8 million have been listed as being affected by the storm. Of which, 339,881 remain displaced and inside 1,487 evacuation centers, while 135,292 displaced persons are still outside evacuation centers.
Sun, 2 Jan 2022 13:27:00 +0800
PNP investigating stray bullet incidents amid 'generally peaceful' start to 2022
“Overall, the situation remains generally peaceful throughout the country with no major untoward incidents that marred the traditional festive Christmas and New Year revelry,” Carlos said as he made this assessment.
Sun, 2 Jan 2022 11:24:00 +0800
DOTr orders stricter implementation on public transport ahead of Alert Level 3
“Let's not be complacent. The virus is still here, so let's make it a habit to wear facemasks especially when on public transportation. Don't eat or chat when inside vehicles. Let's also follow the correct physical distancing. The safety of commute...
Sun, 2 Jan 2022 10:02:00 +0800
COVID-19 positivity rate may breach April 2021 levels in coming days — OCTA
"I expect lower numbers, less than 2,000 per day, for January 2 to 3, based on lower testing volume... The peak positivity rate in the NCR was 30% on April 2, 2021. It looks likely we will surpass that by January 2, 2022," OCTA Research fellow Guido ...
Sun, 2 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Bong Go urges public to strictly observe health protocols
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, Sen. Bong Go has urged the public to take precautions and strictly observe health protocols so as not to waste the country’s gains in its pandemic response.
Sun, 2 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800
DENR targets swimmable dolomite beach this month
An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has bared the agency’s target to make the Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach swimmable this month.
Sun, 2 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800
‘Repeat swab test before quarantine discharge’
Following the detection of three local cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the country, the Department of Health is recommending the repeat swabbing of cases before they are discharged from quarantine.
Sun, 2 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800
New Year COVID-19 cases hit 3,617
A total of 3,617 new COVID-19 cases were recorded by the Department of Health on the first day of 2022, as the Philippines contends with a sudden rise in infections amid the holiday season.
Sun, 2 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Storm-free first week of 2022 – Pagasa
The first week of 2022 will be typhoon-free, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration.
Sat, 1 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0800
New COVID-19 cases in Philippines hit highest since October 30
The new year is up to a bleak start in the Philippines as new COVID-19 cases hit its highest since October 30 amid a resurgence of the coronavirus in the country following a lull that saw new infections reach 19-month lows.