There were 1,011 new cases of the Omicron subvariant BA.5, according to the DOH.

"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. 

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.

Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has accepted the resignation of Hermenegildo Serafica as SRA administrator.

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.

"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.

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.

The Philippines, Russia, and Nepal were added to places with Level 3 or “high” risk designation.

The Department of Health yesterday said more than 100,000 dengue cases have been reported nationwide.

Sen. Imee Marcos yesterday hit the plan of the Department of Agriculture to import white onions supposedly to address a shortage of supply.