Philippines detects Indian coronavirus variant
PHILIPPINE health authorities on Tuesday said a least two people have tested positive for the coronavirus variant first detected in India, a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified it as a variant of concern.
Palace says Manila didn’t lose territory to China under Duterte
THE PHILIPPINES did not lose new territories to China during the term of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, pursuant to an agreement between the two to keep the status quo, according to the presidential palace.
Marcos asks court to reconsider dismissal of 2016 poll protest
DEFEATED vice presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. has asked the Supreme Court to reconsider the dismissal of his election protest, saying he was not given the chance to present all evidence.
Senators deplore President’s South China Sea ‘joke’ during campaign
SENATORS on Tuesday slammed President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s statement that he was only joking about his promised action to protect the country’s claim on the West Philippine Sea during his campaign.
Lawmaker bats for non-tax incentives to help small private schools
A LAWMAKER is calling on the government to consider giving non-tax incentives to small private schools alongside his appeal for academic institutions to suspend tuition fee hikes until next year.
House reps tackle balancing rights of schools with gender expression
LAWMAKERS on Tuesday discussed the need to balance the rights of academic institutions with gender expression as they continued their deliberations on a bill that will prohibit all forms of discrimination.
Governor asserts no 14-day quarantine for coronavirus-negative OFWs, residents returning to Cebu
A PROVINCIAL ordinance has been passed supporting Cebu’s policy of not requiring returning overseas workers and other residents who test negative for the coronavirus to undergo a 14-day quarantine period as mandated by the national government.
Malacañang stands firm on Nayong Pilipino vaccination site plan
THE PALACE on Tuesday asked Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) to sign the deal allowing a private entity to put up a vaccination site on its property.
Duterte threatens to declare all-out war versus rebels in Bangsamoro region
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday warned armed groups to stop their operations in Mindanao or risk facing an all-out offensive by government forces.
Philippines records first two cases of Indian coronavirus variant
MANILA - The Philippines has detected its first two cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in India, its health ministry said on Tuesday.
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PHL expecting up to 40 million doses of Pfizer vaccine in Q3
THE PHILIPPINES is expected to take delivery of as many as 40 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer, Inc. by the third quarter, as it tries to boost its vaccination drive, according to the presidential palace.
Metro lockdown may be eased by mid-May — Palace spokesman
THE GOVERNMENT would probably ease the lockdown in Manila, the capital and nearby cities and provinces by mid-May as coronavius infections get under control, according to the presidential palace.