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Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:27:00 +0800Philippines detects over 1,000 new BA.5, BA.4 cases
There were 1,011 new cases of the Omicron subvariant BA.5, according to the DOH.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:28:00 +0800OCTA: Metro Manila positivity rate trending downward, but wave not yet over
"While cases may have already peaked in the National Capital Region, the trends will need to hold, as trends are still reversible. The risk level in the NCR remains moderate. The wave is not yet over," he said.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:21:00 +0800Postponing barangay, SK polls won't save government money after all
Commission on Elections chairperson George Garcia also appealed to Congress not to move the elections to 2024 as the poll body would be preparing for the 2025 midterm polls by then.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:49:00 +0800Sugar administrator resigns following import mess
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has accepted the resignation of Hermenegildo Serafica as SRA administrator.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:46:00 +0800LTO, lawmakers call for suspension of NCAP implementation
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) again called for the temporary suspension of the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) as they iron out better rules.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:34:00 +0800DBM releases P1.4 billion funds for extended EDSA Busway free rides
"The Free Ride is a great help and relief in the pockets of commuters, especially for students and those who belong to the labor force. This will support up to 50-million ridership from September 1 until December 31," Pangandaman said.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:53:00 +0800Colegio de San Lorenzo officials in talks with CHED after closure
Officials of Colegio de San Lorenzo, which announced its permanent closure coinciding with the first day of classes, are currently in discussions with officials of the Commission on Higher Education’s Metro Manila office.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:44:00 +0800US CDC adds Philippines to ‘high’ travel risk list
The Philippines, Russia, and Nepal were added to places with Level 3 or “high” risk designation.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Dengue cases increase by 131% from last year
The Department of Health yesterday said more than 100,000 dengue cases have been reported nationwide.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Imee hits DA plan to import white onions
Sen. Imee Marcos yesterday hit the plan of the Department of Agriculture to import white onions supposedly to address a shortage of supply.