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Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:49:00 +0800
DMW ready to assist Macau OFWs caught in work suspension
The Department of Migrant Workers said it is ready to assist overseas Filipino workers based in Macau, especially those who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are affected by the work suspension.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:54:00 +0800
IATF to make the call on suspending face-to-face classes — DepEd
It is up to the government's COVID-19 interagency task force to make the decision on whether to suspend face-to-face classes in areas where schools are located, an official from the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Tuesday. 

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:19:00 +0800
In rejecting Ressa appeal, CA says cyber libel can be filed over 15-year-old posts
In rejecting the appeal of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Rey Santos, the Court of Appeals held that the cyber libel cases may be filed when assailing 15-year-old online articles.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:34:00 +0800
Philippines detects 79 more cases of Omicron subvariants
The health department said the country’s healthcare utilization rate remained low despite the continued increase in cases partly caused by the presence of more infectious COVID-19 variants.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:47:00 +0800
DepEd: School year begins on August 22; classroom learning by November
The incoming academic year for elementary and secondary schools, as well as community learning centers (CLCs), will open on August 22, 2022, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced in an order. 

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:40:00 +0800
DepEd seeks NBI probe into claims of abuse in PHSA
Vice President and education chief Sara Duterte requested the National Bureau of Investigation to provide a comprehensive report on the allegations of emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse by PHSA teachers and staff as soon as possible.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:01:00 +0800
US backs Philippines on WPS, warns that Washington will back Manila should there be armed attacks
On the 6th anniversary of the 2016 Hague ruling, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to the Philippines and warns that it will back Manila should there be armed attacks.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:51:00 +0800
'Indisputable’: Philippines commemorates 6th anniversary of Hague ruling
The Philippines commemorates the 6th anniversary of the historic 2016 Hague ruling that “upheld the Philippines’ sovereign rights and jurisdiction” over the West Philippine Sea.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:23:00 +0800
QC court sets hearing on Bulatlat's rap vs NTC, Esperon over blocked website access
The Quezon City court sets the hearing on Bulatlat.com's case against the government's move to block access to its website.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:13:00 +0800
233 evacuated, 3 hurt in ammunition depot fire at army camp in Cagayan de Oro
Three civilians sustained “minor injuries” after a fire hit an ammunition depot inside Camp Evangelista.



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