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Possible scenarios on Marcos' DQ cases amid Comelec reshuffle
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 2) — With three commissioners of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) stepping down from their posts,
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What's next for controversial Comelec retiree Guanzon?
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 2) — Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon is obviously having her last day in office on a high note. She has hinted
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Returning Gilas coach Chot Reyes to pick up where Tab Baldwin left, SBP assures
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) stressed that continuity will remain in Gilas Pilipinas program even after the exit of Tab Baldwin,
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CA approves Acosta's nomination as CSC commissioner
The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday approved the nomination of Ryan Alvin Acosta as a commissioner of the Civil Service Commission (CSC).
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House bill bars employers from making non-urgent calls, messages during workers’ rest hours
MANILA, Philippines — A bill prohibiting employers and supervisors from giving non-urgent work-related calls and messages to their employees
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ONE yet to see the best of Loman, says Sangiao
MANILA, Philippines—Team Lakay founder Mark Sangiao wasn’t surprised at all by Stephen Loman’s dominant debut in ONE Championship and that
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COVID-19 cases rise among kids below 5, says DOH
MANILA - The number of COVID-19 cases among children below 5 years old increased last month versus the wave of delta infections last year, the Department of Health
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Groups call for oil price regulation
Members of PISTON and Anakpawis Partylist picket in front of the House of Representatives in Quezon City to protest the series of oil price hike on Wednesday. The group urged lawmakers to pass laws removing
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Face-to-face classes to proceed with expanded phase amid COVID-19 pandemic —DepEd exec
The conduct of the face-to-face classes in the country is now under its expansion phase amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla
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Comelec eyeing 105K precincts for Eleksyon 2022; face shield still a requirement in voting — spox
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing around 105,000 poll precincts for the coming May elections.
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How ‘All Of Us Are Dead’ is different from other zombie content
MANILA — In one of the scenes of “All Of Us Are Dead,” Netflix’s latest original Korean series, Yoon Chan-young’s Lee Cheong-san is asked
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DOTr eyeing mobile vaccination sites in train stations
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is eyeing the opening of mobile vaccination sites in other transportation hubs all over the country,
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Malacañang: Local leaders crucial in solving vax hesitancy in Muslim communities
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26) — The influence and ability of the local leaders to convince their constituents is crucial in ramping up COVID-19
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Pediatric vaccination side effects manageable at home – experts
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26) — The side effects of pediatric vaccination can be managed safely at home, experts said on Wednesday, as they encouraged
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Drug suspect slain; shabu worth P6.8M seized in Camarines Sur buy-bust
LEGAZPI CITY–An alleged big-time drug suspect was killed, and more than P6.8 million worth of illegal drugs were recovered during a buy-bust operation Tuesday,
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House panel recommends charges vs Duque, Domingo over COVID response
MANILA, Philippines — The House committee on good government and public accountability has recommended the filing of charges against
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BLACKPINK's Lisa hailed as 'most beautiful face of 2021'
BLACKPINK's Lisa is hailed as the "Most Beautiful Face of 2021" by TC Candler. The singer came out on top of the annual Top 100 list, which was curated after
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DOH reports 2 new firecracker-related injuries, total at 25
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported two new cases of firecracker-related injuries, bringing the total to 25.
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NBA: Tyler Herro plays role of hero in Heat win over Wizards
Reserve Tyler Herro scored a season-high and game-high 32 points, and Jimmy Butler set his career high with 15 assists, leading the host Miami
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US sends additional P950 million for Odette relief efforts
MANILA—The United States will provide an additional P950 million ($19 million) in humanitarian assistance for survivors of Typhoon Odette, its
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LGUs have 15 days to distribute cash aid to Typhoon Odette victims
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 29) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) gave local officials 15 days to distribute
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Comelec releases final list of 2022 party-list candidates
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 29) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday released the final list of party-list candidates
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Minor glitch, low turnout mar mock polls in Isabela
CITY OF CAUAYAN, Isabela––A vote-counting machine (VCM) in Cordon town, Isabela province malfunctioned,
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Legendary NFL coach, broadcaster John Madden dies at 85
John Madden, the beefy, exuberant Super Bowl-winning coach of the Oakland Raiders who became one of America’s best-known TV sports announcers and lent his name to a
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NTC orders telcos to warn subscribers on scam texts offering fake jobs
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 23) – The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has directed leading telecommunication networks
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Govt urged to allow private sector to use their purchased COVID-19 vaccines as boosters
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 23) — Several private sector organizations are appealing to the government to allow them to use the COVID-19 vaccines
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Manila receives 40k capsules of Merck's COVID-19 pill
The Manila City government on Monday received the initial batch of 40,000 capsules of molnupiravir, an experimental antiviral pill to treat COVID-19.
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Eleazar: Duterte administration should face ICC probe
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief and senatorial aspirant Guillermo Eleazar said on Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration should
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Maguindanao massacre: Daughter of 'missing' 58th victim vows to continue seeking justice
MANILA — Twelve years since the Maguindanao massacre, the daughter of photojournalist Reynaldo “Bebot” Momay, whose body remains missing,
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No COVID-19 case so far in public schools holding in-person classes: DepEd
MANILA — No COVID-19 cases have been detected so far in public schools holding limited in-person classes but some schools found it challenging to get students
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ATP to limit toilet breaks for 2022 season
Players on the ATP Tour will be restricted to bathroom breaks of no more than three minutes from next season after a series of lengthy toilet visits led
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Israel vaccinates children as young as 5 to combat ‘children’s wave’
TEL AVIV — Israel began rolling out Covid-19 vaccines for children aged five to 11 on Monday, becoming one of a handful of countries to inoculate children so young as
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Tennis star Alex Eala eager to play for PH national team
MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala has already made great strides in her juniors career, but has yet to play under the Philippine banner in international competitions.
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Portions of Edsa to undergo repair works on weekend — DPWH
Manila, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be undertaking repair works on two sections of Edsa from Friday evening up until Nov. 15.
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Sana All: Salon owner maagang nag-abot ng 13th month pay sa staff
MAYNILA - Maraming napa-‘sana all’ sa maagang pamasko ng salon owner sa Las Piñas na si Adarna Grande sa 5 niyang tauhan.
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Top prizes sa 2021 APEC photo contest, napanalunan ng mga Pilipino
Napanalunan ng mga Pilipino ang top prizes sa 2021 APEC o Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation photo contest ayon na rin sa anunsiyo ng DFA o Department of Foreign Affairs.
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New PNP chief vows aggressive, focused operations vs. rebels, terrorists
Police Lieutenant General Dionardo Carlos, the newly-installed chief of the Philippine National Police, underscored Friday that the campaign against communist
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French daredevil breaks record for standing on hot-air balloon
PARIS — A 28-year-old French daredevil has smashed the world altitude record for standing on a hot-air balloon after reaching 4,016 meters (13,175 feet) over western France.
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DOH warns vs. unauthorized use of booster shots
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 12) — The government will not be held liable for possible adverse effects arising from unauthorized COVID-19 booster shots, a Health official said on Friday.
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IATF approves nat'l COVID-19 vaccine certificates of some countries as status proof
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 12) — Travelers from select countries may now present their respective national COVID-19 vaccination certificates to
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DTI: About 100,000 returned to work with NCR's shift to Alert Level 2
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 8) — Tens of thousands of workers were estimated to have returned to their jobs after Metro Manila eased to a lower alert level,
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‘No vaccination, no 4Ps subsidy’ scheme needs law amendment, says Palace
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 8) — Malacañang said Monday that proposals to require COVID-19 vaccination among poor families before
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Palace appeals to public, business owners to prevent crowds amid eased COVID-19 restrictions
Malacañang on Monday said crowd prevention in light of eased COVID-19 restrictions amid the pandemic is up to the public and owners of business establishments.
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35 NCR areas under granular lockdown —PNP
The number of areas in the National Capital Region under granular lockdown remained at 35 as of Sunday, data from the Philippine National Police showed on Monday
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'Walang arte-arte': Ramon Ang says gov't can buy Petron 'anytime'
MANILA - San Miguel Corporation president Ramon Ang on Monday said he is willing to sell Petron Corp to the government "anytime" if this would mitigate the impact of the rising prices of fuel.
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Palace tells public to wait for final decision on face shield, calls Manila's EO 'null and void'
MANILA (UPDATE) - The mandatory use of face shield in select areas remains the national government's policy as of Monday that the public
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Taliban victory sparks hopes of peace in rural Afghanistan
DASHTAN, Afghanistan — In the villages that once bore the brunt of Afghanistan’s frontline fighting, the Taliban victory has broken a cycle of air strikes, gun battles and funerals.
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Ex-Malacañang exec declared persona non grata in Benguet over ‘armed takeover’ of power utility office
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet––The provincial board on Monday (Nov. 8) declared lawyer Ana Maria Paz Rafael, former assistant secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office
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Nasunog na bagon ng MRT-3, nainspeksyon bago pinatakbo sa riles
MANILA -- Balik-normal na ang operasyon ng MRT-3 ngayon Lunes matapos masunog sa linya ang isa sa mga bagon nito noong Oktubre 9.
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Duterte 'never exposed' to COVID-stricken daughter: security chief
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte was "never exposed" to his daughter who caught COVID-19, the head of his security team said on Monday.
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Palace: Ressa's Nobel Peace Prize 'not a slap' on Duterte administration
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 11) — Malacañang on Monday congratulated veteran journalist Maria Ressa for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, but emphasized
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CHED seeks limited in-person classes for all degree programs in low-risk areas
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 11) — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will ask the government to allow all degree programs of colleges and universities
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Palace sees eased COVID-19 restrictions in NCR after October 15
The Palace said Monday the government may likely ease quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila due to the lower number of COVID-19 cases in the country.
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Buhay na bagong silang na sanggol, nakita sa gilid ng kalsada
Isang bagong silang na sanggol ang nakita ng mga residente sa gilid ng kalsada sa Goa, Camarines Sur
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Palace mourns passing of CHR chairperson Gascon
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday condoled with the family and friends of the late Commission on Human Rights (CHR)
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Climate justice: Rich nations dodge finance pledge
PARIS — A hundred billion dollars every year –- that’s the aid promised more than a decade ago to help developing nations curb their carbon
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Bato Dela Rosa is running for president under PDP-Laban wing backed by Duterte
BREAKING: Sen. Bato Dela Rosa is running for president under the PDP-Laban wing backed
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'Can't please everyone': Palace denies vaccine hub inauguration used for campaigning
MANILA — Malacañang on Friday denied that the inauguration of a COVID-19 vaccination hub was used as a campaign sortie.
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Japan skipper Yoshida accuses Saudi fans of ‘discriminatory gestures’
Maya Yoshida confronted Saudi Arabia fans and later accused them of making “discriminatory gestures” after defeat left Japan in danger
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NTC asked to shut down internet provider accused of having no license
MANILA, Philippines—Former congressman Terry Ridon is asking the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to stop the operations of
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BSP chief hopes to exempt digital transactions below ₱500 from VAT
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 8) — The head of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Friday digital transactions below ₱500 must be spared from
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Hospitals can buy COVID-19 drug Ronapreve via special permit pending DOH recommendation
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 8) — Hospitals can procure COVID-19 drug Ronapreve on their own through compassionate special permit pending a recommendation
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Drug complaint vs Julian Ongpin submitted for resolution
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday submitted for resolution the drug complaint filed by the police against Julian Ongpin, the person of interest in the death of artist Bree Jonson.
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1 kandidato, naghain ng 3 COCs sa 3 posisyon na nais takbuhan sa Eleksyon 2022
Isang aspirante sa Eleksyon 2022 ang naghain ng kaniyang certificates of candidacy (COC)...pero hindi lang para sa isang posisyon kung hindi tatlo.
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DOJ lists possible sanctions vs. erring police officers in drug war deaths
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 5) — The Department of Justice on Tuesday identified possible sanctions for police officers involved
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Report: 'Pandora Papers' show Tugade excluded details of offshore investment from SALN; transport chief denies
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 5) — A report on a global investigation led by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)
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'Squid Game' actor Heo Sung Tae has a funny reaction to reaching 1M Instagram followers
It looks like Heo Sung Tae still won in his own way. The "Squid Game" actor has reached one million followers on Instagram amid the
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Both sides of Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway’s cable-stayed bridge joined
Both sides of the multibillion-peso elevated toll road Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway’s (CCLEX) 390-meter central span cable-stayed bridge
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Fil-Am Joe Mateo's film 'Blush' a love letter to his late wife
Although it stars astronauts and is set in space, the epic love story behind Apple TV+ Original Films' first animated short 'Blush' is about Filipino
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Football: More Pinays will be headed to Japan's WE League, says coach
MANILA, Philippines -- Japan has become the new frontier for Filipino athletes and some of the country's female footballers are likely to head there next year,
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Lorenzana says he considered Senate run, but…
MANILA, Philippines—Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday said he thought of running for senator for the 2022 elections but eventually
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Drilon wants to challenge Duterte memo at SC
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon wants to challenge before the Supreme Court President Rodrigo Duterte’s
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Japan’s restaurants, bars welcome back drinkers as COVID-19 controls ease
TOKYO — Typhoon winds and rain dampened what might have been a more celebratory mood in Tokyo on Friday,
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North Korea says it test fired ‘remarkable’ new anti-aircraft missile
SEOUL — North Korea fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile on Thursday, state media KCNA reported, the latest in a recent series of
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LGBT advocate, Cebu pride: Fast facts about Miss Universe PH 2021 Beatrice Gomez
MANILA — A new queen reigns as Beatrice Gomez of Cebu City is set to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant this December.
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Choco Mucho drops opener in Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship
Philippine team Choco Mucho suffered a straight-set loss at the hands of host Nakhon Ratchasima QminC, 25-11, 28-26, 25-17,
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COVID-19 test result no longer required of Cebu travelers —gov
Travelers going to the province of Cebu will no longer be required to present their negative RT-PCR or rapid antigen test result effective Friday
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TWICE drops music video for first English single 'The Feels'
TWICE has debuted their first ever English single, "The Feels"! The K-pop girl group premiered the fun and colorful music video for the song on Friday
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'Aladdin' Broadway show resumes a day after COVID-19 cases canceled performance
(CNN) — Disney's "Aladdin" on Broadway resumed Thursday night, one day after it was canceled because Covid-19 cases were detected within the
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Japan's Princess Mako will marry her commoner fiance this month
CNN) — Japan's Princess Mako and her commoner fiance Kei Komuro announced Friday they will be married on October 26,
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Acting Cebu City mayor defends eased rules on vaccinated persons
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 15) — Acting Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on Wednesday defended his policy to allow establishments that offer personal
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Chile overcame the Delta variant. Now it's racing to vaccinate kids
(CNN) — Liliana Silva didn´t see it coming. When her brother traveled from Germany, where he lives, to visit his family in Chile, none of them felt vulnerable.
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Pinay na posibleng 'Oldest Living Person' sa mundo, nagdiwang ng kaniyang ika-124 na kaarawan
Nagdiwang ng kaniyang ika-124 na kaarawan nitong Sabado ang kinikilalang ‘oldest living person’ sa Pilipinas na naninirahan sa Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental.
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PAGASA spots new LPA off Eastern Samar
State weather bureau PAGASA on Wednesday spotted a new low pressure area 375 kilometers east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
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Traditional Philippine weaving, ipinakilala sa Portugal
LISBON - Pormal na ipinakilala sa Portugal ang tradisyunal na paraan ng paghahabi ng mga Pilipino.
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2 estudyante patay sa pamamaril sa loob ng MSU campus sa Marawi
MARAWI CITY — Patay ang 2 estudyante matapos barilin ng riding-in-tandem na suspek sa loob ng Mindanao State University sa Marawi City, Martes ng gabi, ayon sa pulisya.
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Shipyard workers hold rallies vs Consolacion reclamation project
CEBU CITY––At least 3,000 workers are rising to save six shipyards that will be affected by the proposed 238.5-hectare reclamation project in
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Don’t expose national ID on social media to avoid fraud, PSA tells public
MANILA, Philippines — The national identification cards issued by the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) are not
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DOH to look into PPE procurement in Aquino administration
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday it will look into the procurement of
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Police on heightened alert for ‘ber’ months
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Guillermo Eleazar has ordered police officers to be more visible
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DOH vows no more transfers of COVID-19 response funds to PS-DBM in 2022
MANILA— Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Thursday assured the public that his agency would no longer transfer any COVID-19 response funds
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PH logs 16,621 new COVID-19 cases; active infections top 146,000
MANILA - The Philippines on Thursday reported 16,621 more COVID-19 infections, the 8th highest daily tally since the pandemic started, while
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Galvez: Philippines negotiating with 4 companies for possible COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
The Philippines is negotiating with four manufacturers that could supply COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.
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5 ENHYPEN members test positive for COVID-19
Five of seven members of the K-pop group ENHYPEN have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Palace: No talks on lifting face shield policy, wait for WHO's opinion
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 2) — There's no discussion among the officials of the national inter-agency task force on easing the requirement
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EJ Obiena leaps to No. 5 in world pole vault rankings
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 2) — Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena soared to world number five following his second place finish at the 2021 Paris Diamond League.
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No violation in procurement process that awarded delivery deal to F2 Logistics —Comelec exec
A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official on Friday maintained that there are no violations found in the procurement process which resulted
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US braces for more ISIS attacks after 85 killed in Kabul airport carnage
U.S. forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule braced for more attacks on Friday after an Islamic
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‘Extremely scary’: Neil Etheridge recounts life-threatening battle vs COVID-19
Professional football player Neil Etheridge recalled his ordeal fighting the coronavirus which put him in intensive care.
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COVID-19 cases sa Laguna triple ang itinaas nitong Agosto— health officer
Triple ang itinaas ng bilang ng active COVID-19 cases sa Laguna nitong Agosto, ayon sa local health office ng probinsiya.
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DOH eyes shorter quarantine for vaccinated health workers
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 27) — The Department of Health is looking at the possibility of allowing a shorter quarantine period for fully vaccinated
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DOH seeks more funds for special risk allowance of 17K health workers
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 27) — Days after the government released ₱311.79 million for the unpaid special risk allowance (SRA) of health
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Pagcor to look into ‘Battle of the Youtubers’ online betting games
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) will look into online
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LOOK: Sharifa Akeel weds Maguindanao Rep. Toto Mangudadatu
MANILA, Philippines — “No matter how much others wanted to fight it, fate wanted us to be together.”
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Probe delays in release of healthcare workers’ special risk allowance – lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is seeking an investigation on the supposed “institutional and administrative impediments”
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CHR probes kidnap-slay of Muslim online seller in Nueva Ecija
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has conducted an independent investigation into the kidnap-slay
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What to do when you find a limatik clinging on you
Blood leeches or limatik are a common sight — and a common problem — among hikers, especially during rainy season, when it's easier for them to move and well,
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More adolescents calling mental health hotline —DOH exec
More adolescents have been seeking consultation for mental health concerns through the hotline of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH)
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Pamilya ng nabaril ng tanod sa Maynila, nananawagan ng tulong
MANILA – Nanawagan ng tulong ang pamilya ng lalaking may sakit sa pag-iisip na nabaril ng isang tanod sa Tondo, Maynila dahil sa umano’y paglabag sa curfew.
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Why confiscated ukay-ukay don't go directly to relief efforts
MANILA - It’s straight to the shredder for container-loads of imported second-hand clothes confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BoC).
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As the Tokyo Olympics ends, all eyes are now on the Beijing Winter Games
(CNN) -- With the Olympic flame extinguished in Tokyo, all eyes are now on Beijing for the 2022 Winter Games less than six months away.
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34 Delta cases found in Bataan; construction worker suspected as source of infection
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 10) — Bataan province has 34 Delta variant cases, with the spread of infection traced to a worker
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Robredo trying to unite opposition by talking to other politicians — 1Sambayan’s Morales
Anti-administration coalition 1Sambayan on Wednesday welcomed Vice President Leni Robredo’s discussions with other politicians ahead
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Skateboarding star Margielyn Didal sets sights on Paris 2024
Skateboarding star Margielyn Didal is now setting her sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics after finishing seventh place in women's street in Tokyo.
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DOH official pushes for home vaccinations for seniors
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 3) — One of the best ways to boost the COVID-19 vaccination rates among senior citizens is by vaccinating them at
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House probe eyed on OCTA team, qualifications amid COVID surge
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 4) — Lawmakers want to look into the membership and qualifications of COVID-19 research watchdog OCTA.
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‘Hatid-sundo’ for APORs not allowed during ECQ — PNP
MANILA, Philippines — Fetching authorized persons outside of residence (APOR) to and from their workplaces will not be allowed during the two-week
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1K ayuda kulang, walang community pantry sa ECQ 3
Walang mga community pantry habang nasa ECQ (enhanced community quarantine) ang buong Metro Manila mula August 6-20. Maaaring ma-extend pa ang lockdown ng
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Banks announce shorter business hours in areas under ECQ
MANILA - Some banks have announced shorter business hours in areas under enhanced community quarantine.
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'Miracle baby': Sanggol sa Quirino nailigtas matapos pumanaw ang inang natuklaw ng ahas
Nailigtas ang isang sanggol sa Diffun, Quirino matapos na mamatay ang kaniyang ina na natuklaw ng ahas.
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14 bikers sa Davao City huli sa paglabag sa health protocols
Hinuli ng mga pulis ang 14 bikers sa Barangay Tamugan, Davao City nitong Linggo matapos maaktuhan umanong lumalabag sa mga health protocol kontra COVID-19.
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NCR to impose 8 pm to 4 am curfew hours starting August 6
MANILA - Metro Manila mayors have unanimously agreed on an 8 pm to 4 am curfew for the region starting August 6, an official said Monday.
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Kristina Knott rushed to medical station after crossing the 200m finish line
Kristina Knott was rushed to the medical station right after she crossed the finish line of the 200m-run event in the Tokyo Olympics earlier today.
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DOH: Death toll from Delta variant rises to 9
The death toll from the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant has climbed to nine after the Department of Health (DOH) reported one additional fatality.
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Govt. receives AstraZeneca vaccines donated by UK
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 2) — Hundreds of thousands of AstraZeneca vaccines donated by the United Kingdom arrived in the country Monday, nearly
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Amid threat of Delta variant, DOH again encourages pregnant, breastfeeding women to get immunized vs. COVID-19
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 2) - The Department of Health on Monday reiterated its call for pregnant and breastfeeding women to get vaccinated against
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House OKs bill increasing indigent seniors’ social pension to P1K monthly
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved Monday a measure seeking to increase the social pension of indigent senior citizens to P1,000 per month.
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Only APORs allowed to leave, enter NCR Plus since Sunday — DILG
MANILA, Philippines — Only authorized persons outside residences (APORs) or those with official and essential businesses have been allowed to leave and enter
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PNP burns marijuana plants worth ₱21.5M in Kalinga
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 21) - Police burned a total of 107,500 marijuana plants worth ₱21.5 million during an anti-illegal drugs operation in three separate
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The long wait is over for Giannis Antetokounmpo
(CNN Philippines) — There will always be room for great stories in sports particularly in basketball.From overcoming career-ending injuries to achieving the ultimate
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SONA attendees should be fully vaccinated, tested negative for virus
MANILA, Philippines — Those physically attending President Rodrigo Duterte’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA)
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NDFP warns of more attacks against members, activists after ‘terrorist’ tag
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) warned Wednesday of more attacks against its members and other
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Missing Japan? Check out these free virtual tours of Tokyo Olympic venues
MANILA -- Airbnb has partnered with the Nippon Foundation Volunteer Support Center to give the public a closer look at the venues and cities
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Teachers’ rights advocates give Duterte administration a failing mark
Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers - NCR picket in front of the Department of Education central office in Pasig City on Wednesday
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Horror on Line 5 as Chinese subway floods
BEIJING — A manicured hand touches the train carriage window as a brown swirl of floodwater squeezes up against the tunnel outside—
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PNP hails govt’s ‘wise move’ to tag NDF as terror group
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said the designation of the National Democratic Front (NDF)
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Palace: Duterte claiming VP has lawsuit immunity a chance 'to provoke jurisprudence'
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 19) — After fellow lawyers refuted President Rodrigo Duterte's claim that becoming vice president can help him evade lawsuits,
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Private hospitals' group flags shortage of nurses as threat of Delta variant looms
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 19) — As the country braces for another possible surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the more transmissible Delta coronavirus variant,
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2-anyos na paslit, inihulog ng ina mula sa nasusunog na gusali
Wala nang nagawa ang isang ina sa Durban, South Africa kung hindi ang ihulog ang kaniyang anak na dalawang-taong-gulang at umasang masasalo ng mga tao
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OCTA: Reimpose NCR Plus bubble, ban on kids outdoors due to Delta variant
OCTA Research is urging the government to reimpose the bubble policy over Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal,
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Construction worker, patay matapos makuryente sa Iloilo
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MANILA - The Philippines needs to beef up its oxygen supply in order to be better prepared in the event that there would be another surge due to the
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DOLE to inspect labor practices of Foodpanda
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will inspect the labor practices of food delivery service Foodpanda after
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Murder-accessory suspect arrested after commenting on Facebook post looking for her
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The C-130 aircraft that crashed in Sulu which left 50 people dead followed all the protocols, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Major General Edgard
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Kris Bernal reports to NBI after she, Grab drivers fell victim to 23 fake food deliveries
Kris Bernal has reported to the National Bureau of Investigation after she and Grab drivers fell victim to 23 fake food deliveries on Saturday night.
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China is facing its worst power shortage in a decade. That's a problem for the whole world
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday demanded that the World Bank make a public apology following its report showing poor
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Philippine government's debt hits P11.071 trillion in May
MANILA – The Philippine government's total outstanding debt stood at P11.071 trillion at the end of May, the Bureau of Treasury said on Monday.
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Let LGUs decide on conduct of face-to-face classes: education advocates
MANILA — Local government units should be allowed to decide if in-person classes can resume in their areas, education advocates said Monday as they continued to push
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BIR collects nearly ₱1B from firms with Tax Code violations
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Gatchalian suspends business permit of company who paid worker in coins
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China is facing its worst power shortage in a decade. That's a problem for the whole world
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Shabu na ipapa-deliver, nabisto ng rider; tumanggap na Chinese, arestado
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Duque says ready to face Pacquiao on DOH corruption allegations
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Unused Bayanihan 2 funds a ‘serious indictment’ of gov’t ‘failure’ amid pandemic — Lagman
MANILA, Philippines — The billions-worth of unutilized funds in the Bayanihan to Recover as One or Bayanihan 2 is a “serious indictment” of the Duterte
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Carmelo Anthony wins social justice award named for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The NBA on Tuesday announced Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony as the inaugural winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
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MANILA, Philippines—Chinese and other intruders in Philippine waters will soon hear messages asserting peace and rules-based order with a female voice.
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Duterte won’t reveal COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for July yet — Roque
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OCTA, mayor recommend extended GCQ for July
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Fil-Am trans woman wins Miss Nevada, heads to Miss USA pageant
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Vico slams 'fixers' in Pasig City vaccination drive: 'Good luck na lang sa kanila'
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Makati Mayor Binay apologizes over breach in COVID-19 vaccination protocol
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Gun salutes ring out in military camps for Noynoy Aquino
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Covaxin gets full EUA, can now be imported to PH – FDA
MANILA, Philippines — Covaxin, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by India’s Bharat Biotech, can now be imported to the Philippines after it was granted a full emergency
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Argosino, Robles, Sombero get reclusion perpetua over P50-million immigration bribery
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DA targets additional palay production in 2021
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This is what we know about those missing in the Miami condo collapse
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FDA: Sinovac, Moderna not yet ready to seek green light for children's use
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Duterte fully vaccinated against COVID-19 –PSG chief
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Eleazar: PNP not ignoring alleged lapses in police operations
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Driver in Florida pride parade crash was 77-year-old participant
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SBP bares schedule for Gilas-China tuneup ahead of Belgrade OQT
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The Juans singer Carl Guevarra opens up about alopecia, reveals recurring bald patches
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Palace says face shields not required outdoors
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US Navy tests warship's metal with megablast
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Kirstie Alora wins PH's lone medal in Asian taekwondo tilt
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Traffic deaths jump for Black Americans who couldn't afford to stay home during COVID
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Carlos Yulo wins bronze in Japan ahead of Tokyo Olympics
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Vietnam to postpone SEA Games until next year
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CA upholds Makati court’s decision not to arrest Trillanes over coup d'état case
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Duterte: EDSA traffic no longer a problem
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NCR tourists dagsa muli sa Boracay matapos luwagan ang restrictions
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Roque: Workers under A4 only need job ID for vaccination
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Group warns of further blackouts amid short supply, calls for more renewable power sources
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ING economist says cheaper pork coming soon as imports’ impact is felt
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OCTA lists 9 LGUs of concern for COVID-19 in Visayas, Mindanao
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China suspends all high-risk sports events after deadly mountain ultra-marathon
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Dante leaves 4 dead, infra, agri damage as it blows out of PH landmass
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 3) — The death toll in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Dante (international name: Choi-wan) rose to four on
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Face shields stay for now — DILG, DOH
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Margielyn Didal moves on the cusp of an Olympic seat
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1 dead, 3 hurt in Bilibid riot during Oplan Galugad
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Eleazar eyes regular neuro-psych tests for all PNP personnel
Amid growing reports about cops shooting civilians to death, PNP chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar is “seriously considering” regular neuropsychiatric tests for
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IATF allows staycation hotels to accept more guests
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DOLE orders temporary OFW deployment ban to Saudi Arabia
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Palace denies playing favorites in COVID-19 vaccines deployment
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OCTA: Metro Manila showing 'good indicators' of gradual shift in quarantine
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 25) — The national government can now consider gradually easing quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila due to "good indicators"
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US citizens warned not to travel to Japan as Tokyo Olympics near
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COVID-19 deaths in the Philippines surpass the 20,000-mark
MANILA, Philippines — COVID-19 deaths in the country breached the 20,000-mark on Tuesday with the demise of 36 more patients due to various complications
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BOC seizes more than 2,000 misdeclared ornamental plants
MANILA, Philippines — More than 2,000 misdeclared ornamental live plants were seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at a Parañaque City warehouse on Wednesday.
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5 NPA rebels slain, soldier hurt in Bohol village gunfight
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In-person graduation still banned as pandemic continues
MANILA — In-person graduation and other end-of-school-year (EOSY) rites in basic education are still banned due to the continued threat of COVID-19, the
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BPO personnel, Comelec frontliners now under A4 priority list in COVID-19 vaccine program
The government has placed business process outsourcing (BPO) sector personnel and Commission on Elections frontline employees under A4 priority category of the
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House appro panel OKs Bayanihan 3 bill worth P405.6B
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The government has approved the prioritization of athletes, coaches, delegates and other sports officials participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in July and the Vietnam
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Jokic, Curry, Embiid named finalists for NBA MVP award; Clarkson Sixth Man candidate
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QC has no problem with vaccine non-disclosure policy, says mayor
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 21) — Quezon City has had no issue with the non-disclosure policy on vaccine brands, noting that it would be impractical for a large
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PAGASA: Rainy season may start on 2nd half of June
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 21) — There are indicators the rainy season would start by the last half of June, a state weather bureau forecaster said Friday.
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Oceana: Dolomite used to beautify Manila Bay now in the sea
CEBU CITY—A waste of people’s money. This was how environmental lawyer Gloria Estenzo-Ramos described the government move to dump more crushed dolomite
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AP's top editor wants investigation into Israeli bombing of its Gaza office
WASHINGTON - The Associated Press' top editor wants an independent investigation into Israel's bombing of a building in Gaza that was home to her news organization as
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Lalaking nagbantang ikakalat ang maseselang video ng dating nobya, arestado
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DOH: 4 seafarers with India variant intubated, receiving oxygen; but no proof of faster health decline
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Velasco asks fellow legislators to enact more laws on women’s rights, gender equality
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Lord Allan Velasco asked his colleagues Monday to pass more laws that would further promote women’s rights and gender equality.
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House resumes session; Bayanihan 3 among priority measures
MANILA, Philippines — After a nearly two-month break, the House of Representatives resumed its session on Monday, with the proposed third Bayanihan measure among its
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DOH: 9 cases of COVID-19 UK variant detected in Cagayan
MANILA - The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it has detected 9 carriers of the B.1.1.7 variant - first found in the United Kingdom - in Cagayan Valley.
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Rabiya Mateo natapos ang laban sa Miss Universe sa Top 21
Natapos ang Miss Universe journey ni Rabiya Mateo, ang pambato ng Pilipinas, sa pagkakabilang niya sa Top 21.
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Israel pounds Gaza as deadly conflict intensifies
Israel bombarded Gaza with artillery and air strikes on Friday in response to a new barrage of rocket fire from the Hamas-run enclave, in an intensification of a conflict
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Border control points to stay in NCR Plus despite GCQ, Eleazar says
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar on Friday said control points will remain in NCR Plus borders as non-essential travel in and out of the
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Comelec mulls modifying campaign rules for 2022 polls due to COVID-19
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing to modify the campaign rules and regulations for the 2022 national and local elections due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a
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DOH probes hospital that wrapped corpse in packaging tape
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 14) — The Health Department is looking into reports that a man who died due to a road incident in Nueva Vizcaya was wrapped in
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Record-high: Heat index in Dagupan City reaches 53 degrees Celsius
MANILA - The heat index in Dagupan City, Pangasinan reached another record high on Friday at 53 degrees Celsius, the local government said.
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Carpio launches online petition urging Duterte to retract statements on West PH Sea
MANILA - Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Friday launched a petition urging President Rodrigo Duterte to take back his statements that he
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Lightning strike may have killed 18 wild elephants in India, officials
A herd of eighteen wild Asiatic elephants were found dead in India’s eastern state of Assam, possibly because of a massive lightning strike, local officials said on Friday.
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“Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train” made history as the first non-Hollywood and non-United States film to top the worldwide box office chart.
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DOLE to stop accepting applications for P5,000 assistance for tourism workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will stop accepting applications for the COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP) for the tourism sector, as the
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Roque sets topic on proposed debate with Carpio, other critics over WPS issues
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday set the topic for his proposed debate with retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio and other critics of the
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Eleazar eyes surprise inspections to ensure clean police stations
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar on Monday said he would conduct surprise inspections of police stations to ensure that their
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AFP: Logistics hub, high-res CCTVs eyed to improve WPS patrols
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 10) — The military is set to further improve its naval operations to improve their sovereignty patrols in the West Philippine Sea.
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Gal Gadot confirms Joss Whedon threatened her during ‘Justice League’
Gal Gadot revealed that director Joss Whedon indeed threatened her by saying he would make her career “miserable,” during reshoots for the 2017 film “Justice
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TV cameraman hurt after commotion in Caloocan resort, two men arrested
MANILA, Philippines — A cameraman from TV-5 was hurt after two men allegedly took turns punching him while taking videos of people loaded inside a jeepney on their way
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Mga mangingisdang Pinoy may karapatan sa Scarborough Shoal: BFAR
MAYNILA - Iginiit ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources na may karapatan ang mga Pinoy na mangisda sa Scarborough Shoal sa West Philippine Sea.
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Student from Isabela made Miss Cameroon’s national costume for the Miss Universe pageant
A fashion design student from Isabela is set to showcase his masterpiece at the 69th Miss Universe pageant!
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Palace says Locsin apologized for spewing profanity at China
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has apologized to the Chinese government for spewing profanity in a tweet blasting the presence of
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Galvez sees herd immunity in NCR, nearby provinces by November
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Tuesday the government expects to achieve its target of herd immunity in the National Capital Region
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Lessons from Israel's COVID-19 pandemic response
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 4) — Israel is among the countries currently leading in terms of pandemic response. What lessons can our
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Young Filipino women trafficked to Syria
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 4) — Three Filipino women from Mindanao told a Senate hearing on Tuesday that they were trafficked to Syria
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India’s vaccinations plummet as coronavirus infections soar
NEW DELHI — India’s daily COVID-19 shots have fallen sharply from an all-time high reached early last month as domestic compan
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Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto road, killing 20 people
MEXICO CITY — Twenty people were killed, including children, and 49 were hospitalized when a railway overpass collapsed onto a busy road in Mexico
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Duterte says aid being silently given to poor Filipinos
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 4) — President Rodrigo Duterte said the government has not stopped in giving aid to needy Filipinos during the
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WHO: India COVID-19 variant found in at least 17 countries
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of COVID-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been
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SMC deploys own doctors, nurses to help vaccination rollout in LGUs
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 28) — San Miguel Corporation is reinforcing the government vaccination program by deploying its own
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COVID-19 vaccination allowed during Ramadan, doses allocated for Hajj pilgrims
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 28) — Muslims observing Ramadan can receive their COVID-19 vaccines even while they are fasting, a health official
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Returning Filipinos included in India travel ban; vaccine shipment faces delay
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 28) — Filipinos hoping to return home from India will be also be barred from entering the Philippines during
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‘It’s China who should leave’: Senators hit Beijing’s remarks vs PH drills in WPS
MANILA, Philippines — Several senators on Wednesday slammed China for urging the Philippines to stop its activities in the West Philippine Sea in order
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DOH: Quarantined health workers should get full hazard pay
MANILA, Philippines — Healthcare workers who had to undergo quarantine should still receive their hazard pay in full, the Department of Health (DOH)
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Presyo ng petrolyo tataas sa Abril 27
MAYNILA — Magkakaroon ng pagtaas sa presyo ng produktong petrolyo sa Martes, Abril 27, ayon sa abiso ng mga kompanya ng langis.
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52-year-old viral taho vendor successfully retrieves YouTube channel after phone was stolen
A 52-year-old vendor who went viral last year after giving free taho has successfully retrieved his YouTube account
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Duque favors MECQ extension in Metro Manila, nearby provinces
MANILA (UPDATE) - Health Secretary Francisco Duque III is favoring an extension of the modified enhanced community quarantine in the National Capital Region Plus bubble,
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Erap to be discharged from hospital Monday – family
MANILA - Former Philippine president Joseph "Erap" Estrada will be discharged from the hospital Monday after a nearly 1-month bout with COVID-19,
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PH envoy: 30M vaccines to arrive from India in Sept, 8M next month
MANILA, Philippines — Thirty million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from NovaVax is set to arrive in the country in September,
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Philippines must take lead in sea dispute vs China, US will support: envoy
MANILA - The Philippines must take the lead in protecting the West Philippine Sea from China and the US will support it,
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'Gag order' on Parlade not the appropriate response, says Lacson
As far as Senator Panfilo Lacson is concerned, a gag order is not the appropriate response for Southern Luzon Command chief Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr.
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Hong Kong, Singapore to start travel bubble next month
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE - A long delayed travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore will begin on May 26, the two cities said on Monday,
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Community pantries pop up in NCR cities, other regions amid COVID-19 crisis
Social media feeds have been filled lately with snaps of makeshift "community pantries" — where residents can donate basic goods
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Families reunite as Australia-New Zealand 'travel bubble' begins
SYDNEY - Hundreds of passengers from Australia began arriving in New Zealand airports on Monday after authorities reopened borders,
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RSA puts Pacquiao ‘endorsement’ to rest
MANILA, Philippines — Business tycoon Ramon Ang, the newly appointed chief executive officer of San Miguel Corp., recently clarified a statement
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FDA warns public vs unregistered drug ‘Lianhua Qingwen Jiaonang’ with Chinese characters
MANILA — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the selling of unregistered drug product Lianhua Qingwen Jiaonang with Chinese characters.
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Typhoon Bising maintains strength as it turns north-northwest
MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - Typhoon Bising maintained its strength as it slowly moved north-northwest on Monday morning, the state weather bureau said.
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Vaccination of persons under A4 category seen by mid-May to June — Nograles
MANILA, Philippines — The vaccination of individuals in the A4 sector / group of the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program may start between the middle of May to June,
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Senators 'willing to negotiate' with Duterte for recall of EO on imported pork
MANILA - Senate Minority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday said the Senate is "willing to negotiate" with Malacañang to convince President Rodrigo Duterte to recall his order
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After early success, India’s daily COVID-19 infections have surpassed the US and Brazil. Why?
India is in the grip of a massive second wave of COVID-19 infections, surpassing even the United States and Brazil in terms of new daily infections.
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PNP nabs 9 suspects in illegal sale of test kits, diagnostic tools
The Philippine National Police on Tuesday arrested nine persons allegedly involved in illegal sale of COVID-19 test kits and confiscated P30 million
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DOH clarifies Galvez’ midyear surge warning, says gov’t always preparing for possible COVID-19 case spikes
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 14)— The Health Department on Wednesday clarified vaccine czar Carlito Galvez’ earlier pronouncement
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DOH to ensure health workers get regular COVID-19 tests
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 14) — The Department of Health is ready to assist hospitals in ensuring compliance with their order on
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ANALYSIS: The J&J vaccine pause in US, explained
(CNN) — So many Americans have been so focused for so long on getting vaccinated, reaching herd immunity and moving beyond the Covid-19
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BI nabs three South Korean syndicate bosses
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested three of South Korea’s most wanted criminals, who are tagged as leaders of an
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QC vaccination online booking already ‘full’ — Belmonte
MANILA, Philippines — Online booking for slots in Quezon City government’s COVID-19 vaccination program until April 17 is already “full,”
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‘Immunized’ Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as Ramadan begins
MECCA — Pilgrims immunized against Covid-19 circled Islam’s holiest site in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca city Tuesday as they performed the year-round
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Robredo: LGUs, private sector may offer mobile labs to help decongest hospitals
MANILA, Philippines — To help decongest hospitals in Metro Manila, Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday urged local government units (LGUs)
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Mga scientist sa Iceland, nag-ihaw ng hotdogs gamit ang lava ng bulkan
Kakaiba ang naging gastronomic experience ng ilang scientists matapos silang kumain ng ng hotdogs na inihaw nila gamit ang lava ng pumutok na
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What legitimate children must know if they want to use their mother's surname
In February 2021, The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that legitimate Filipino children could legally use their mother’s surname.
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Olympic fencer Ryo Miyake takes up food delivery job amid pandemic
Olympic fencer Rio Miyake, who won a silver medal for Japan at the 2012 London Olympics, has taken up a food delivery job to earn money and stay
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Solon on Chinese vessels in Julian Felipe Reef: Did we barter marine resources for vaccines?
Deputy Speaker and Cagayan de Oro City Representative Rufus Rodriguez on Wednesday raised questions and concern over the presence of hundreds
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EXPLAINER: What you need to know about the NCR Plus bubble
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal are placed under a stricter general community quarantine
Binay repeats call for Duque’s resignation: More pandemic solutions than distributing face masks, shields
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 24)— Senator Nancy Binay on Wednesday repeated the call for Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to
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Show cause orders issued vs 5 mayors who jumped COVID-19 vaccine line
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 24) — Five local chief executives were issued a show cause order for jumping the queue to get their coronavirus vaccine shots.
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Proposed P335B stimulus package for pandemic recovery filed in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking a P335-billion expanded stimulus package to aid in pandemic recovery has been filed in the Senate.
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DOH studying link between South African variant, COVID-19 spike in Pasay
The Department of Health (DOH) is analyzing the link between the more transmissible South African coronavirus variant and the spike in COVID-19
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Resumption of SC oral arguments on petitions vs. anti-terror law
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday resumed the oral arguments on the petitions seeking to nullify the anti-terror law after a one-week break.
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Cebu Pacific permanently removes rebooking fees
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific is permanently removing its change fees, allowing passengers to as many times as they need without incurring any
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Fossils of oldest member of huge dinosaur group found in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES — Scientists have unearthed in Argentina's Patagonian wilderness fossils of what may be the oldest-known member of the
CA decides in favor of Trillanes over revival of his rebellion case
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 2) — The Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV after reversing a
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Indians are telling their 18 million-strong diaspora to keep out of their affairs
(CNN) — When American author Meena Harris tweeted criticism of the Indian state's clampdown on farmers protesting agricultural reforms,
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Gravesites of 4 OFWs killed by ISIS in Libya found 6 years later — PH embassy
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 2) — The remains of four Filipino oil workers in Libya, who were abducted and later executed by Islamic State
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PhilHealth fund life only good until Feb 2028 with postponed premium hike – Treasury
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 2) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation would bleed dry in the next seven years unless
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Mag-asawang senior citizen, patay sa pananaga sa Masbate
Patay sa pananaga ang mag-asawang senior citizens sa Aroroy, Masbate, ayon sa ulat ng Unang Balita nitong Biyernes.
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Legitimate children, puwede nang gamitin ang apelyido ng ina
Karaniwang apelyido ng ama ang dinadala ng mga legitimate children o anak ng legal na mag-asawa. Pero sa isang desisyon ng Korte Suprema
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COVID-19 sparking ‘oxygen emergency’ —UN
GENEVA, Switzerland — The COVID-19 pandemic has left an already strained medical oxygen supply gasping for breath, with the UN and its
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Phivolcs records 113 tremors in Taal Volcano in past 24 hours
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 26) — State seismologists have recorded an increasing number of volcanic tremor episodes in Taal this week.
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Fil-Ams advised to be very cautious as anti-Asian hate crimes in US spike
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 26) — The Philippine Embassy in Washington urged Filipinos in the United States to use extreme caution as
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Imbestigasyon ng NBI sa PNP-PDEA 'misencounter' nagsimula na
MAYNILA - Sinimulan na ng National Bureau of Investigation ang kanilang parallel investigation sa umano'y misencounter sa pagitan ng Philippine
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Philippines' second missile-capable warship arrives
MANILA - The Philippines' second missile-capable warship was welcomed Tuesday by the country's Navy, days after its maiden journey from South
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South Korea kicks off COVID-19 vaccination campaign
SEOUL (UPDATE) - South Korea launched its COVID-19 inoculation campaign on Friday, with shots to be administered in some 200 nursing
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United flight suffers engine failure, scatters debris over US city
DENVER, Colorado — A United Airlines flight suffered a fiery engine failure Saturday shortly after taking off from Denver on its way to Hawaii,
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Visa-issuing agencies mandated to provide BI list of foreign nationals — Morente
Government agencies should provide the Bureau of Immigration (BI) a list of foreign nationals to whom they issued visas, Immigration Commissioner
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Duterte rejects proposed resumption of face-to-face classes — Palace
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 22) — President Rodrigo Duterte has thumbed down proposed trials of face-to-face classes as he doesn’t
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Mga tindero sa ilang pamilihan nag-pork at chicken holiday ulit
MAYNILA – Nag-holiday ulit o tumigil sa pagbebenta ang mga pork at chicken vendor sa ilang pamilihan sa Metro Manila ngayong Lunes
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Myanmar junta warns protesters could die as thousands continue to rally
YANGON — The Myanmar junta warned anti-coup protesters they could die but thousands of people took to the streets again on Monday, with
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Give China 3 days to deliver donated Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine – Palace
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese government needs three days before delivering some 600,000 doses of Sinovac vaccines it is donating to the
Vaccine giant SII says it was told to prioritize India
NEW DELHI, India — The world's biggest vaccine maker, India's Serum Institute, has urged other countries to be "patient" about it supplying
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Floods, landslides, dead livestock reported amid Auring onslaught
Tropical Depression Auring caused floods, landslides, and the deaths of some farm animals in Surigao del Sur, officials said on Monday.
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Agoncillo, Batangas ready for evacuation in case Taal Volcano activity escalates
The municipality of Agoncillo, Batangas is ready for possible evacuation should Taal Volcano show signs of increased activity, Mayor Daniel Reyes
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Severe COVID-19 infection may also be linked to eye damage, study suggests
(CNN) - A new study suggests that COVID-19 may cause damage to the eyes in critically ill patients.
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Netflix announces 'DOTA: Dragon's Blood' anime series based on DOTA 2 video game
Good news, gamers! An anime series based on DOTA 2 is headed your way!
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Church goers follow health protocols during observance of Ash Wednesday
More than 1,200 people flocked to the Baclaran Church in Paranaque City to attend mass in observance of Ash Wednesday and were seen following
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Russian scientists probe prehistoric viruses dug from permafrost
MOSCOW - Russian state laboratory Vektor on Tuesday announced it was launching research into prehistoric viruses by analyzing the remains of
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2,000 hogs from South Cotabato arrive in Manila to boost supply
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday announced that some 2,000 hogs from South Cotabato have arrived in Metro Manila in order to
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Lapid seeks moratorium on kids aging out of foster care during pandemic
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Lito Lapid has filed a bill that seeks a moratorium for children to age out of foster care during the state of public
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SEC warns public vs illegal crowdfunding schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against individuals and groups hawking illegal crowdfunding activities or
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Heartbreak and anger as China discourages travel for Lunar New Year
(CNN) -- Normally at this time of year, hundreds of millions of Chinese people would be packing highways, trains and planes on homebound trips
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2 lalaki, arestado dahil sa umano'y pangingikil gamit ang maseselang larawan ng 10-anyos na biktima
Dalawang lalaki ang arestado sa Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija matapos mangikil umano kapalit ng hindi nila pagpapakalat ng maseselang
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DOH 7: Liloan resident who has UK variant got tested in Manila, not Cebu
The Department of Health (DOH) Region 7 clarified that the 35-year-old Liloan resident who was found to have the UK variant of the new
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Philippines, US to tackle fate of suspended VFA this month — Locsin
The Philippines and the United States will meet later this month to discuss the fate of the two allies' Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), which was
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PNP has crucial role in national vaccination program, says Eleazar
LUCENA CITY –– A top official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday stressed the important role of every policeman in the
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House panel OKs bill on tax-free COVID-19 vaccines, medical supplies
MANILA - A bill granting tax exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines, drugs and medical supplies in the country's fight against the illness has been
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Taasan ang price cap, hiling ng mga magbababoy
MAYNILA - Nakikiusap ngayong Lunes ang isang grupo ng mga magbababoy na taasan ang price cap sa karneng baboy para hindi rin sila
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At least 15 injured in Davao del Sur quake — NDRRMC
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 8) — At least 15 people were injured after a 6.1 magnitude quake hit Davao del Sur on Sunday, the
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North, south areas see post-holiday COVID-19 surge –Octa Research
The OCTA Research Team said Friday that it had seen a surge in new COVID-19 cases in northern and southern provinces after the holiday
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One year after lockdown, Wuhan clubbers hit the dancefloor
Glow-in-the-dark rabbit ears, pulsating beats, and a flexible attitude to masks: nightlife in China's Wuhan is back with a vengeance almost a year
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Duque to try his best in convincing Duterte to get publicly vaccinated
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said he would try his best to persuade President Rodrigo Duterte into receiving the
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MMDA to transform isolation facility into nat’l vaccination center
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will convert its staff isolation facility into a national vaccination
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Nobita and Shizuka get married in 'Stand By Me Doraemon 2'
This is not a drill! Nobita and Shizuka from the classic anime "Doraemon" are finally getting married!
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Tennis: Victoria govt confirms new COVID-19 case in Australian Open quarantine
MELBOURNE - The Victoria state government on Friday confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in the group of people in quarantine in Melbourne
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First PH patient with new COVID-19 variant recovers, to undergo monitoring
MANILA - The man confirmed to be the country's first case of the new COVID-19 variant has tested negative for the coronavirus, the Quezon City
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Junking of quarantine breach case vs. Pimentel sends 'wrong signal,' says complainant
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21)— The lawyer who filed the complaint against Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III for alleged
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Pork prices up in NCR due to tight supply
Prices of pork in Metro Manila markets have gone up due to the African swine fever (ASF).
According to Bernadette Reyes’ report on Balitanghali
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Senators file bill cementing UP-DND accord to uphold academic freedom
Senator Joel Villanueva on Wednesday led the filing of a bill seeking to institutionalize the essence of the agreement between the University of
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Duterte puzzled by senators’ ‘war-like’ demeanor in COVID-19 vaccine probe — Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte wondered why senators had a “war-like” demeanor when they quizzed government officials in charge of the
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Senate ratifies final version of bill fortifying AMLA
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday ratified the final version of a bill seeking to strengthen the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA).
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Skyway 3 extends free toll to medical frontliners
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 20) — Medical frontliners will be allowed to use Skyway 3 for free until further announcement, San Miguel
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Comelec wary of 2 to 3-day elections, eyes longer voting hours instead
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is more inclined to extending voting hours during next year's election day, than holding the
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10 domestic helpers arrested in Hong Kong over bank accounts linked to money laundering and online scams
Ten domestic helpers and a Hong Kong resident have been arrested for receiving payment in return for opening bank accounts that were used to
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Court issues arrest warrant vs 'Bikoy' over perjury
MANILA - A Manila court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against Peter Joemel “Bikoy” Advincula over a perjury charge filed by opposition
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Philippines mulls increasing pork imports
The Philippines is mulling a hike in the volume of pork imports to ensure a stable supply in the country, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said
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