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Sat, 28 May 2022 16:18:00 +0800VP-elect Sara Duterte 'formally communicated' with OVP, DepEd for smooth transition — spox
Vice president-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio has already begun speaking with the Office of the Vice President and the Education department about securing a smooth transition, her spokesperson said Saturday.
Sat, 28 May 2022 15:42:00 +0800CHR, senator support tougher penalties for careless use of firearms
The Commission on Human Rights and a senator expressed support for a measure which calls for stiffer penalties for the willful and indiscriminate use of firearms, which was earlier passed the third and final reading.
Sat, 28 May 2022 14:27:00 +0800Private hospitals: COVID-19 admissions 'manageable' despite rise in cases
An association of private hospitals said Saturday that they can still handle COVID-19-related admissions, describing these as "manageable" amid the reported rise in infections.
Sat, 28 May 2022 11:26:00 +0800No FDA approval yet for monkeypox antivirals — DOH
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Saturday that the country's Food and Drug Administration has not yet given approval or authorization for monkeypox antivirals.
Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Palace: No legal issue with Marcos appointing Duterte
There is no legal impediment should President Duterte accept the offer to become the next administration’s anti-drug czar, Malacañang said yesterday.
Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Group files complaint vs Guanzon
The anti-corruption group Citizens Crime Watch has sued former Commission on Elections commissioner Rowena Guanzon for “unlawfully divulging confidential information” in the disqualification case against then presidential aspirant and now presid...
Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Guevarra: DOJ has done well under Duterte
Secretary Menardo Guevarra believes the Department of Justice (DOJ) which he heads has done a good job in upholding the rule of law and balancing the interests of the people and the country during the Duterte administration.
Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Bayan Muna blames Duterte for election loss
Party-list group Bayan Muna has blamed President Duterte and the alleged massive black propaganda by the government for its failure to secure a seat in Congress during the May 9 elections.
Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Philippines, US sign maritime framework
The Philippines and the United States have signed a maritime framework to improve regional domain awareness and confront maritime challenges together.
Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800NDRRMC wants disaster resiliency department under Marcos
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council under the Office of Civil Defense is hoping for the creation of a Department of Disaster Resiliency during the Marcos administration.