Floods, landslides kill at least 150 in India, Nepal
CNN – Published Oct 21, 2021 1:34:40 PM Record-breaking rains and heavy flooding have killed at least 150 people in
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Pig kidney works for human patient in ‘potential miracle’
GMA News – Published October 21, 2021 7:26am A US medical team has succeeded in temporarily attaching a pig’s kidney to
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COVID SCIENCE: Children with mild COVID-19 may not develop antibodies
ABS-CBN News – Posted at Oct 21 2021 11:10 AM The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
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IATF releases guidelines on closure of cemeteries during Undas 2021
GMA News – Published October 20, 2021 1:10am The Inter-Agency Task Force has passed a resolution ordering the closure of all
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Deadly clashes rock Lebanon capital after rally against port blast judge
INQUIRER.net – Agence France-Presse / 02:48 AM October 15, 2021 Beirut, Lebanon — Heavy fighting claimed at least six lives and left
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Taiwan building inferno kills 46, dozens injured
INQUIRER.net – Agence France-Presse / 05:57 AM October 15, 2021 TAIPEI — Taiwan on Friday faced the aftermath of a massive
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PAGASA declares start of La Niña
GMA News – Published October 15, 2021 2:29pm The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Friday the
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PGH targets 300 adolescent patients for pilot pediatric vaccination vs. COVID-19
GMA News – Published October 15, 2021 8:23am The Philippine General Hospital is set to inoculate around 300 adolescent patients as
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Health expert warns of COVID-19 ‘rebound’ amid NCR’s premature easing to Alert Level 3
CNN – Published Oct 15, 2021 10:29:42 AM Metro Manila — The National Capital Region could experience a “rebound” of COVID-19
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6 robbery suspects killed in Antipolo shootout
INQUIRER.net / 08:25 AM October 14, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — Six suspected robbers were killed in a shootout with police in
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NCR eases to Alert Level 3; travel curbs also relaxed
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:30 AM October 14, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — More business establishments will be allowed to open and
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Concerns over Chinese firm conducting trial for vaccine against COVID-19 in Cebu City
Inquirer Visayas / 06:34 PM October 13, 2021 CEBU CITY—A councilor has raised concerns over the presence of a Chinese firm,
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Multiple people killed in suspected bow and arrow attack in Norway
CNN – Published Oct 14, 2021 4:59:17 AM Several people have been killed and others injured during an attack in
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Maring kills 19, leaves ₱1B agri damage — NDRRMC
CNN – Published Oct 14, 2021 9:49:35 AM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 14) — Nineteen people are confirmed dead while
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OCTA: All Metro Manila LGUs now at moderate risk for COVID-19
CNN – Published Oct 14, 2021 3:57:44 PM Metro Manila — All local government units in Metro Manila are now classified
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IATF: NCR placed under Alert Level 3 until Oct. 31, 2021
Published October 13, 2021 5:30pm The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Wednesday approved the recommendation to place the National Capital Region
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CBCP offers ‘Undas Online’ for those who can’t be at cemeteries
By CONSUELO MARQUEZ, GMA News Published October 13, 2021 5:40pm The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Wednesday said
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Maring leaves 3 dead, ₱608M agri damage
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Oct 13, 2021 5:57:34 AM Updated Oct 13, 2021 1:02:00 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October
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Philippines tops 40,000 coronavirus deaths
Philstar.com October 13, 2021 | 5:07pm MANILA, Philippines — Coronavirus deaths in the Philippines surpassed the 40,000th mark on Wednesday
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Salmonella outbreak rages in 14 US states
THE MAILA TIMES – October 12, 2021 DENVER: A deadly salmonella outbreak that sickened 109 people in 14 US states
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At least 15 dead after heavy rainfall and flooding in northern China
CNN – Published Oct 12, 2021 4:37:13 PM At least 15 people were killed after heavy rain and flooding battered
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NCR mayors OK 12 mn – 4 a.m. curfew starting Oct. 13 as COVID cases drop
ABS-CBN News – Posted at Oct 12 2021 03:26 PM MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday said
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3 siblings buried alive in Benguet
MB – Published October 12, 2021, 2:41 PM BAGUIO CITY — Three siblings were instantly killed after a landslide buried their
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‘Maring’ batters Luzon, 9 dead, 11 missing – NDRRMC
The Manila Times – October 12, 2021 NINE people died while 11 are missing as severe tropical storm “Maring” (international
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‘A win for press freedom’: World leaders, groups laud Maria Ressa’s Nobel Peace Prize win
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Oct 9, 2021 6:15:48 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 9)— World leaders and international organizations have
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DOH classifies Cordilleras, Cagayan Valley, Zamboanga as ‘high-risk’ for COVID-19
Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News Posted at Oct 11 2021 12:22 PM MANILA – The Department of Health on Monday classified as
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CHR chair Chito Gascon dies of COVID-19
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Oct 9, 2021 8:53:49 AM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 9) — Commission on Human Rights chairman
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‘Maring’ intensifies into severe tropical storm as it approaches Babuyan Islands
Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News Posted at Oct 11 2021 03:05 PM | Updated as of Oct 11 2021 03:12 PM MANILA — Philippine
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Over 1.3M more Moderna doses arrive in PH
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Oct 9, 2021 6:04:35 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 9)— The country received a fresh shipment
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Storm Maring keeps strength, interacts with TD Lando
Published October 9, 2021 6:13pm Tropical Storm Maring maintains its strength as it interacts with Tropical Depression Lando, state weather bureau
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Volcanic lava in Spain’s La Palma engulfs more houses
By Silvio Castellanos And Juan Medina LA PALMA, Spain, Oct 9 (Reuters) – Buildings near the volcano on the Spanish island
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PH logs 273 new COVID-19 deaths, total fatalities reach 39,505 — DOH
By: John Eric Mendoza – @inquirerdotnet INQUIRER.net / 06:18 PM October 09, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — There are 273 new
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Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11: What parents should know
GMA – October 7, 2021 By Katie Kindelan Pfizer has submitted an emergency use authorization to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Hospitals can buy COVID-19 drug Ronapreve via special permit pending DOH recommendation
CNN – Published Oct 8, 2021 4:33:30 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 8) — Hospitals can procure COVID-19 drug Ronapreve
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PAGASA: Another cyclone approaching PH; to be named ‘Nando’
MB – Published October 8, 2021, 1:36 PM Two tropical cyclones will likely be inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR)
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DOT hails reduced quarantine period for arriving travelers
MB – Published October 8, 2021, 1:28 PM The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed Friday, Oct. 8, the decision of the
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Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts Tokyo, causing blackouts but no tsunami warning
REUTERS – October 7, 202111:32 PM PST TOKYO, Oct 7 (Reuters) – A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of
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FDA still awaiting additional clinical trial data on use of Sinovac vaccine for kids
MB – Published October 6, 2021, 3:09 PM The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it is still waiting to
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20 killed, hundreds injured as quake rattles southern Pakistan
INQ.net – Agence France-Presse / 11:54 AM October 07, 2021 QUETTA, Pakistan — Around 20 people were killed and more than
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WHO recommends use of first malaria vaccine for children
MB – Published October 7, 2021, 6:20 AM GENEVA, Switzerland– The World Health Organization on Wednesday endorsed the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine,
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‘Lalaban tayo’: VP Robredo formalizes 2022 presidential bid with COC filing
CNN – Published Oct 7, 2021 3:31:00 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 7) — Vice President Leni Robredo filed her
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Pilot run of limited face-to-face classes to start Nov. 15
By AC Nicholls, CNN Philippines Published Oct 6, 2021 4:56:12 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 6) — The Department of Education (DepEd)
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6 local destinations no longer require swab tests: Cebu Pacific
ABS-CBN News Posted at Oct 06 2021 05:13 PM | Updated as of Oct 06 2021 05:17 PM MANILA – Cebu Pacific said
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Pfizer seeks approval of Covid-19 vaccine use on children in Canada
Rowena Papasin | TFC News Canada Posted at Oct 06 2021 05:25 PM Pfizer and its partner company BioNTech are expected
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PCG monitors 5 vessels stranded in Palawan due to ‘Lannie’
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard on Tuesday said five vessels are stranded in Palawan as tropical depression Lannie traversed
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2,774 families affected by NCR lockdowns
Alexis Romero – The Philippine Star October 5, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Up to 2,774 families have been affected
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Doctor develops VCO-lagundi spray for ‘symptomatic relief’ of COVID patients
By: Cathrine Gonzales – Reporter / @cgonzalesINQ / INQUIRER.net / 11:00 AM October 05, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — A 24-year-old
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Tropical depression Lannie to make another landfall near northern Palawan
ABS-CBN News Posted at Oct 04 2021 06:20 PM | Updated as of Oct 04 2021 06:40 PM MANILA – Tropical depression Lannie
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Pharmally’s Mago retracts statement on firm’s tampering of face shield expiry dates
By AC Nicholls, CNN Philippines Published Oct 4, 2021 6:06:25 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 4) — Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. official
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New Zealand drops ‘COVID zero’ goal after Delta outbreak
Published October 4, 2021 5:44pm WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern admitted Monday that New Zealand’s widely praised “COVID
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‘We are tired’: Workers flee Vietnam’s largest city as long lockdown eases
Reuters / 05:51 PM October 04, 2021 HANOI — Tens of thousands of people, mostly migrant workers, left Ho Chi
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Surround children with vaccinated adults — pediatric group
MB – Published September 27, 2021, 11:02 AM The Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) on Monday, Sept. 27,
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DOH not recommending COVID testing for teachers, students in limited in-person classes
MB – Published September 27, 2021, 4:32 PM The Department of Health (DOH) is not recommending the regular conduct of coronavirus
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Frolickers at foot of waterfalls swept away by flashfloods
MB – Published September 27, 2021, 1:51 PM CEBU CITY — A 17-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl were killed while
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PH now at ‘moderate risk’ for COVID-19 — DOH
CNN – Published Sep 27, 2021 4:49:30 PM Metro Manila — The whole country is now under moderate risk classification for
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Pharmally admits selling expired, substandard face shields to government
Bella Perez-Rubio – Philstar.com September 24, 2021 | 5:12pm MANILA, Philippines — Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., the Duterte administration’s favored pandemic supplier, admitted
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Outdoor exercises now allowed —Malacañang
By LLANESCA T. PANTI, GMA News Published September 24, 2021 7:10pm Malacañang said Friday that individuals are now allowed to do
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12 nuns at Carmelite monastery in Rizal contract COVID-19
Published September 24, 2021, 6:20 PM by Analou de Vera Twelve nuns at the Carmelite Monastery in Tanay, Rizal have tested positive
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Experts weigh in on vaccinating children against COVID-19
By VIRGIL LOPEZ, GMA News Published September 21, 2021 5:51pm Experts on Tuesday weighed in on the possibility of expanding the
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COVID-19 cases top 2.4 million; deaths surpass 37,000
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Sep 21, 2021 4:23:10 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 21) — The country’s total number of
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Concepcion urges govt to allow limited gym operations
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Sep 18, 2021 4:14:42 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 18) — Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion
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PH Red Cross receives P5.2M donation from P&G to fight COVID-19
Published September 18, 2021, 3:57 PM by Merlina Hernando-Malipot The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will further strengthen its pandemic response efforts after
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961K Moderna vaccines delivered to PH
Published September 18, 2021, 4:17 PM by Martin Sadongdong Nearly one million doses of Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) arrived
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Chinese astronauts return to Earth after country’s longest-ever crewed mission
China Daily via Reuters Posted at Sep 18 2021 03:05 PM Chinese astronauts Nie Haisheng (C), Liu Boming (R) and Tang
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2ND HIGHEST EVER: PH records 23,134 new COVID-19 cases; deaths top 200 for 5th straight day
Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News Posted at Sep 18 2021 04:06 PM MANILA—The Philippines on Saturday tallied 23,134 more COVID-19 cases, the
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57 NCR areas under granular lockdown –DILG
By JAMIL SANTOS, GMA News Published September 17, 2021 1:39pmUpdated September 17, 2021 2:02pm Fifty-seven areas were placed under granular lockdowns in
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Govt. eyes issuing digital vaccination certificates in more areas
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Sep 17, 2021 4:46:01 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 17) — The government plans to issue
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DOH still not recommending ivermectin to treat COVID-19
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Sep 17, 2021 2:01:08 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 17) — The Department of Health stood
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DOH urges Comelec to find ‘alternative ways’ for COVID-19 patients to cast their votes in 2022 elections
Published September 17, 2021, 5:12 PM by Analou de Vera The Department of Health (DOH) is urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec)
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Alert level system scheme in NCR ‘does not reflect true situation on the ground’—HPAAC
Published September 16, 2021, 4:44 PM by Analou de Vera The Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC) expressed concern over the government’s
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‘Bakuna Buses’ of PH Red Cross to vaccinate over 2,000 in Calabarzon, Western Visayas
Published September 16, 2021, 4:00 PM by Merlina Hernando-Malipot Aiming to vaccinate hundreds of individuals against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the “Bakuna
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Philippines seeking details of Japan’s warning on terror threat – Lorenzana
ABS-CBN News Posted at Sep 16 2021 05:38 PM MANILA – Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has asked Japan’s Defense Attache in
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Philippines tops 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses given
ABS-CBN News Posted at Sep 16 2021 04:47 PM MANILA — The Philippines has administered 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, government
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Dine-in services in Metro Manila to be limited for fully vaccinated
Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News Posted at Sep 15 2021 09:41 AM | Updated as of Sep 15 2021 02:36 PM 99 percent of
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Lawmakers push for booster shots for health workers, immunocompromised
ABS-CBN News Posted at Sep 15 2021 04:33 PM MANILA — Two lawmakers are urging the Philippine government to provide booster
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Philippines’ ICU occupancy rate still at high risk — DOH
Published September 15, 2021 4:38pm The occupancy rate of the intensive care unit beds for COVID-19 patients in the Philippines and
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PAGASA spots new LPA off Eastern Samar
Published September 15, 2021 4:26pm State weather bureau PAGASA on Wednesday spotted a new low pressure area 375 kilometers east of
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Biden commemorates 9/11 anniversary with stops at all three attack sites
By Jeff Mason NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11
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Duterte refuses to discourage ivermectin to treat COVID-19
Xave Gregorio – Philstar.com September 11, 2021 | 2:25pm MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte, while acknowledging that there is scant
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Storm warning signals in Cagayan, Ilocos Norte lifted as Kiko eases up
ABS-CBN News Posted at Sep 11 2021 05:35 PM Itbayat town still at Signal No. 4; rest of Batanes Signal No.
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US to provide additional $11.3M COVID-19 assistance to PH
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Sep 10, 2021 4:36:24 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 10)— The United States on Thursday (Friday
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Philippines gets 502,000 new AstraZeneca doses
Philstar.com September 10, 2021 | 2:39pm MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Friday received 502,000 new doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19
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ICU, ward beds nationwide remain at ‘high risk’ —DOH
By JOAHNA LEI CASILAO, GMA News Published September 10, 2021 4:32pm The intensive care unit beds and ward beds for COVID-19
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Cagayan suspends classes, work due to Typhoon Kiko
By JAMIL SANTOS, GMA News Published September 10, 2021 3:59pm The provincial government of Cagayan on Friday suspended classes in public
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Signal No. 3 up in Sta. Ana, Cagayan as ‘Kiko’ nears northern Luzon — PAGASA
Published September 10, 2021, 5:50 AM by Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz Tropical cyclone wind signal number 3 has been raised over Sta. Ana,
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FDA: Only 0.0017% of 13.8M fully vaccinated Filipinos had ‘breakthrough’ infections
Gaea Katreena Cabico – Philstar.com September 9, 2021 | 3:34pm MANILA, Philippines — The country’s Food and Drug Administration on Thursday
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Japan to extend COVID-19 emergency again
Kyodo News Posted at Sep 09 2021 06:13 PM The Japanese government decided Thursday to extend the COVID-19 state of emergency
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Taliban outlaws protests in Afghanistan
James Edgar, Agence France-Presse Posted at Sep 09 2021 06:22 PM Protest organizers cancelled rallies in Kabul on Thursday after the
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4 areas under Signal 1 as Kiko moves west-northwest over Philippine Sea
By MA. ANGELICA GARCIA, GMA News Published September 9, 2021 5:54pm Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 remained hoisted over
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Worker dead in Twin Lakes landslide following downpour due to storm ‘Jolina’
ABS-CBN News Posted at Sep 08 2021 06:00 PM MANILA — One worker of Twin Lakes in Batangas was killed in
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Severe Tropical Storm Jolina causes massive flooding in Batangas
Photo courtesy of the Philippine Red Cross Posted at Sep 08 2021 06:09 PM | Updated as of Sep 08 2021 07:02 PM
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Jolina weakens into a tropical storm; Signal No. 2 still up in NCR, parts of Luzon
By: Zacarian Sarao – @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net / 06:20 PM September 08, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Jolina has weakened
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Local, in’t flights cancelled due to ‘Jolina’
Published September 8, 2021, 5:01 PM by Ariel Fernandez At least nine international flights and four domestic flights were cancelled on Wednesday,
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Philippine FDA allows Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for Filipino adolescents
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Sep 3, 2021 11:57:01 AM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 3) — The Philippine Food and Drug
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AstraZeneca reaches settlement with EU on COVID-19 vaccine delivery
Reuters Summary Settlement brings doses delivered to 300 million as agreedAgreement will also end pending litigation in BrusselsCapped rebates on
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Mu variant not yet in PH — PGC
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Sep 3, 2021 3:31:21 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 3) — The Philippines remains free of the
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2ND HIGHEST EVER: PH posts 20,310 new COVID-19 cases
Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News Posted at Sep 03 2021 04:09 PM MANILA— The Philippines on Friday tallied 20,310 additional COVID-19 cases,
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Health officials detect Delta variant in all 18 PH regions
By AC Nicholls, CNN Philippines Published Sep 2, 2021 2:34:38 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 2) — Health authorities have detected
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DepEd trains over 550K teachers for SY 2021-2022 through VINSET 2.0
Published September 2, 2021, 4:55 PM by Merlina Hernando-Malipot The Department of Education (DepEd) has so far trained more 550,000 teachers and
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Philippines in talks with 4 vaccine makers for booster deals
Gaea Katreena Cabico – Philstar.com September 2, 2021 | 4:22pm MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is negotiating with four pharmaceutical firms
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