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Wed, 18 May 2022 16:07:00 +0800
Rollout of 2nd COVID-19 boosters for seniors, health workers OKd
In a statement, the DOH said COVID-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Pfizer should be given to the elderly and the medical workers above 18 years old at least four months after the administration of the first booster doses.

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:42:00 +0800
DQ case vs Marcos reaches Supreme Court
Petitioners seeking the disqualification of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., currently presumptive president-elect, have elevated their fight to the Supreme Court.

Wed, 18 May 2022 14:46:00 +0800
De Lima to focus on dismissal of drug charges after failed re-election bid
The senator, a fierce critic of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, has been detained since February 24, 2017 over charges alleging her hand in the proliferation of drugs in the New Bilibid Prison when she was justice secretary.

Wed, 18 May 2022 14:11:00 +0800
US Embassy fetes community pantry organizer Ana Patricia Non
“Empowered and courageous women can change the world for the better,” US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Heather Variava said on Twitter.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:48:00 +0800
Duterte extends condolences to UAE after death of president
“The president said His Highness Sheikh Khalifa will long be remembered even beyond the UAE for his legacy of leadership, wisdom, and benevolence,” the statement read.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:41:00 +0800
Broadcaster Mon Tulfo arrested in Manila over cyber libel
Broadcaster and media personality Ramon "Mon" Tulfo Jr., was arrested by a unit of the Manila Police District on Wednesday morning due to alleged cyber libel. 

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:19:00 +0800
Coast Guard installs buoys carrying Philippine flag in West Philippine Sea
“My guidance to them, we will challenge them. But according to the Coast Guard Fleet, the WPS is peaceful and the ships of Vietnam and China have shown respect for our mission,” Abu said.

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:57:00 +0800
PNP vows to 'intensify' crackdown vs. e-sabong operations
"It will take at least two weeks to take down these illegal e-sabong sites," Police Col. Jean Fajardo said, pointing out that the government's agreement with social media sites to take down content linked to terrorism and other crime did not include ...

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:49:00 +0800
DFA lowers alert level in parts of Ethiopia, allowing Filipinos with active contracts to return to work
The regions of Oromia, as well as the Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa cities, Somali, Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region, Gabella, Harari and South West region are now under Alert Level 2.

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Go renews call for unity among Filipinos
As the winners in the May 9 elections become known, the Filipino people should respect the majority’s decision and rally behind the incoming administration that will hopefully build on the gains of the Duterte administration, according to Sen. Bong...



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