Metro Manila kept under general lockdown
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Manila and nearby cities will remain under a general lockdown next month amid a coronavirus pandemic, according to the presidential palace. President…
Duterte signs bill creating coco levy trust fund
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President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Friday night signed a measure creating a levy trust fund for coconut farmers, according to the presidential…
No work, no pay on Nov. 2, Dec. 24 and 31
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President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Friday signed a proclamation declaring fewer nonworking days this year supposedly to boost the economy amid a…
Philippines to use Sinovac vaccine on health workers
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By Vann Marlo M. Villegas, Reporter
SINOVAC An inter-agency task force has approved a plan to inoculate FIlipino health workers…
Duterte signs bill to speed up vaccine orders
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Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Friday night signed a measure that will fast-track coronavirus vaccine orders. “We are confident that the…
Philippine military sets vaccination target
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The Philippine military is targeting to vaccinate 100 soldiers against the coronavirus daily once the first batch of vaccines from China’s Sinovac…
Duterte orders probe of police shootout
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PHILSTAR President Rodrigo R. Duterte has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate a shootout between police and agents of…
Filipinos in US warned vs attacks
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The Philippine Embassy in the US has warned Filipinos there to remain cautious after recent attacks against Asian Americans. “Filipinos are advised…
Listen to people on VFA, Duterte told
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KRIZ JOHN ROSALES President Rodrigo R. Duterte should listen to the people to help him decide whether to end a military deal…
Fisheries bureau boosts surveillance
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BW FILE PHOTO The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has improved and expanded its surveillance of illegal fishing activities, according…