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Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:49:00 +0800
Ten more Philippine universities cited for fulfilling UN sustainable development goals
Ten more universities in the Philippines were included as among the higher education institutions (HEIs) which delivered on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact rankings.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:41:00 +0800
DOJ: Espinosa retraction won't affect drug charges vs De Lima
“Mr. Rolan ‘Kerwin’ Espinosa’s retraction with regard to his statements about his alleged transactions with Senator De Lima will not, in any way, affect the pending drug cases which the latter is facing before two branches of the Regional Tri...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:49:00 +0800
Comelec Commissioner Bulay seeks temporary relief of spox Jimenez, director Arabe over debate mess
Commission on Elections spokesperson Jimenez and director Frances Arabe were among the Comelec officials asked by Commissioner Rey Bulay for an explanation over their supposed push for the poll body to release P15 million so the debates can continue.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:33:00 +0800
Robredo challenges archrival Marcos to debate
Vice President Leni Robredo is challenging her archrival, former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., to a debate, saying that people must be given a chance to scrutinize him.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:43:00 +0800
COVID-19 patients under isolation won't be able to vote
COVID-19 patients who are isolating at their homes or in facilities would not be able to vote on election day as local government units will not allow them to break their isolation.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:44:00 +0800
Following Kerwin's recantation, Amnesty International renews call for De Lima's release
Amnesty International renewed its call to free detained Sen. Leila de Lima, whom they referred to as “prisoner of conscience,” after confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa retracted his allegations of giving money to the lawmaker.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:39:00 +0800
Metro Manila remains under Alert Level 1 until mid-May
All business establishments may operate at full capacity in areas under Alert Level 1.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800
BG party-list backs Build, Build, Build program
The Bisaya Gyud party-list 108 has vowed to sustain the gains of the government’s Build, Build, Build Program beyond President Duterte’s term.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Marcoleta drops out of Senate race
Lagging in all pre-election surveys among pollsters, Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta dropped his senatorial bid under the UniTeam of former senator Bongbong Marcos and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Comelec aiming for ‘COVID-19 proof’ elections
All the necessary safeguards are in place for a “COVID-proof” election, Commission on Elections officials assured the 67.4 million voters trooping to polling precincts nationwide on May 9.



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