Philippines
Sun, 9 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0800For second straight day, Philippines sets record with 28,707 new COVID-19 cases
It has been 663 days since the first enhanced community quarantine was hoisted over some parts of Luzon, and the Philippines remains under the world's longest quarantine.
Sun, 9 Jan 2022 15:26:00 +0800Election period begins: Comelec imposes checkpoints, gun ban
With the formal election period officially starting and law enforcers manning joint checkpoints, the Philippine National Police said it has begun enforcing the nationwide gun ban until June 8, 2022.
Sun, 9 Jan 2022 14:53:00 +0800Marcos gave radio interview before disqualification case hearing
A medical certificate signed by one Dr. Benedict Francis Valdecanas claimed that Marcos was experiencing body malaise and that he had "difficulty in speaking due to a painfully congested throat."
Sun, 9 Jan 2022 14:23:00 +0800Alfred Vargas tests positive for COVID-19
Rep. Alfred Vargas (Quezon City), an actor, is among the thousands who recently contracted the virus that causes COVID-19.
Sun, 9 Jan 2022 14:19:00 +0800Ex-PBA import Darvin Ham picks up first win as NBA acting coachÂ
Acting Milwaukee Bucks coach Darvin Ham entered their locker room like they had just won the championship following a statement win against the Brooklyn Nets.
Sun, 9 Jan 2022 14:10:00 +0800PVL sets up 3-conference slate
Sports Vision has penciled a three-conference offering to mark its second pro season with the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference tentatively set to kick off hostilities on February 16 featuring at least 10 teams
Sun, 9 Jan 2022 14:08:00 +0800Longer terms for president, lawmakers, local officials pushed in Congress
"The three-year term for members of the House of Representatives, as the past experiences would show, is a very very short term," Resolution of Both Houses No. 7, which urges both chambers of Congress to convene as a Constituent Assembly, reads.Â...
Sun, 9 Jan 2022 13:47:00 +0800Alarmed over viral photo of PWD climbing stairs, CHR calls for better facilities
"We urge the administration of the LRT and MRT to ensure that all facilities, which cater to the specific needs of Persons with Disability, are properly working. The government should also do the same for all buildings and facilities—public and pri...
Sun, 9 Jan 2022 09:55:00 +0800OCTA: Metro Manila positivity rate 'likely' to breach 50% in coming days
An elevated positivity rate means authorities may need to tighten movement restrictions to break the virus contagion.
Sun, 9 Jan 2022 09:41:00 +0800US ready to talk missiles, military exercises with Russia — White House official
Talks could begin as early as Sunday in Geneva, a senior White House official said Saturday.Â