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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0800
2022 Bar to be held in 14 local testing centers across Philippines
The Supreme Court on Monday said that the 2022 Bar examinations shall be held in 14 local testing sites across the country.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:13:00 +0800
Philippines extends COVID-19 state of calamity for emergency procurement, allowances
The Philippines is extending its COVID-19 state of calamity status for “possibly” until the last quarter of the year to allow the country to have emergency procurement benefits and to continue giving allowances for healthcare workers, among other...

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:01:00 +0800
PNP stands behind cops facing murder raps over Bloody Sunday raids
"To my mind, they were just performing their role as police officers, so we don't know what they saw that they had to file cases," Azurin said in mixed Filipino and English.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:12:00 +0800
Enhancing defense relations, Israel shares anti-drone expertise with PHL
The Israeli Embassy in the Philippines hosted an anti-drone seminar on Monday to discuss its own experiences and to introduce its top-of-the-line defense companies in a bid to enhance security relations with the Philippines.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:03:00 +0800
Marcos OKs voluntary use of masks outdoors
The order states that voluntary wearing of masks in open spaces, or in non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation is allowed.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:14:00 +0800
UN rights council urged to pass reso to address ongoing abuses in Philippines
In a policy paper submitted to UN member states, Human Rights Watch said that extrajudicial killings in the government’s ‘war on drugs’ still continue.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:45:00 +0800
House bill seeks PCGG abolition; functions transferred to DOJ
Should the measure pass, the functions of the PCGG will be passed down to the Department of Justice headed by Marcos appointee and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:15:00 +0800
DOTr still backing face mask mandates on public transportation
"The Secretary favors maintaining the face mask protocol in all public transport because prevailing infection numbers show the virus has not been fully controlled and we should not let our guard down," the Department of Transportation said in a state...

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:38:00 +0800
Inday slightly weakens; trough may bring isolated rains
Inday may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tonight or early Tuesday morning.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Eala makes history, bags US Open jrs crown
Under the gloomy skies of Flushing Meadows in Queens, a tennis princess has risen.



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