"The so-called right-of-way where many projects during the previous administration were delayed and delayed due to right-of-way. Here in this project, more than 90% of the right-of-way is done," Tugade also said.

The Bureau of Immigration has implemented the dismissal order against 45 of its officials and personnel who were held liable over the “pastillas”  scheme.

With the rising prices of oil and limited energy supply, Russia said it will work and help the Philippines in sourcing these for the country.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire noted stricter quarantine protocols will be implemented if the rise in cases leads to a significant increase in hospital admissions.

“There is no need for our countrymen to panic or think of anything,” Sorsogon Gov. Chiz Escudero said. “We expect to decamp already the evacuation centers within the day.”

This is the most number of cases reported in a single day since April 20, when the country reported 365 new infections.

The Philippine justice system is broken and no amount of censorship by the courts or anyone else can change this fact, Sen. Leila de Lima yesterday said.

President Duterte’s issuance of an executive order on coconut farmers and industry development plan would benefit 3.5 million farmers, Sen. Cynthia Villar said.

President Duterte yesterday thanked Japan for supporting the Philippines’ development projects, saying Tokyo treats Manila like one of its own provinces.

President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was urged to continue to strengthen health systems as the Supreme Court upheld the Food and Drug Authority regulatory power over cigarettes and tobacco, Sen. Pia Cayetano said.