Infectious disease expert warns public: In-person Christmas parties still risky
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Dec 3, 2021 3:43:50 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 3) —In-person Christmas parties and gatherings
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8M out of 9M target jabs administered in 3-day vaccination drive
Kristine Joy Patag – Philstar.com December 3, 2021 | 2:27pm MANILA, Philippines — The government has administered more than eight million
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Entire Philippines now under Alert Level 2
Philstar.com December 3, 2021 | 12:47pm MANILA, Philippines — The whole country is under Alert Level 2 beginning Friday, December
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WHO urges Asia-Pacific to ready for Omicron-driven surge in infections
MANILA, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Asia-Pacific countries should boost their healthcare capacity and fully vaccinate their people to prepare for
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Metro Manila now at ‘very low risk’ for COVID-19 — OCTA
Published December 3, 2021, 1:53 PM by Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz Months after it saw a surge in cases driven by the highly
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WHO: Travel bans will only delay entry of Omicron variant
By CNN Philippines Staff Published Dec 3, 2021 1:48:13 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 3) — Stricter travel restrictions will only
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PH vax numbers: 90M COVID-19 jabs administered; almost half of target fully vaccinated
ABS-CBN News Posted at Dec 03 2021 01:59 PM | Updated as of Dec 03 2021 02:12 PM MANILA — The Philippines has
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Molnupiravir likely to be active vs. Omicron variant —expert
By RICHA ALLYSSA NORIEGA, GMA News Published December 2, 2021 4:10pm Experimental COVID-19 medication molnupiravir is likely to be active against
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LIST: 28 public schools in Metro Manila start in-person classes Monday
Philstar.com December 2, 2021 | 5:33pm MANILA, Philippines — Limited face-to-face classes in the select schools in Metro Manila are slated to begin
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DepEd: No COVID-19 cases recorded during 1st week of pilot face-to-face classes
By JAMIL SANTOS, GMA News Published December 2, 2021 4:00pm No cases of COVID-19 infection were recorded during the first week
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PH to roll out booster shots for all fully vaccinated adults starting Dec. 3
By Currie Cator, CNN Philippines Published Dec 2, 2021 2:20:00 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 2) — The Philippines will begin
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COVID SCIENCE: Experimental chewing gum may reduce virus spread
ABS-CBN News – Posted and Updated as of Nov 24 2021 10:02 AM The following is a summary of some recent
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NASA to launch test mission of asteroid-deflecting spacecraft
GMA News – Published November 24, 2021 5:16am LOS ANGELES – A SpaceX rocket was set to blast off from California
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45 killed in bus accident in Bulgaria
MB – Published November 24, 2021, 6:25 AM SOFIA — At least 45 people were killed in a bus accident in
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Gov’t adviser backs mobility restrictions on kids below 12
ABS-CBN News – Posted at Nov 24 2021 02:40 PM A government adviser on Wednesday backed calls to regulate the entry
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No COVID-19 case so far in public schools holding in-person classes: DepEd
ABS-CBN News – Posted at Nov 23 2021 04:09 PM MANILA — No COVID-19 cases have been detected so far in
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3,000 shut indoors on Spanish island as lava reaches sea
INQUIRER.net – Agence France-Presse / 01:33 PM November 23, 2021 LA PALMA, Spain — Around 3,000 people were ordered to remain
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161 universities, colleges now offer limited face-to-face classes — CHED
MB – Published November 23, 2021, 2:45 PM The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said that there are currently 161 higher
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NTC orders telcos to warn subscribers against spam texts
INQUIRER.net / 05:15 PM November 23, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — In response to the surge of spam messages advertising fake jobs,
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Drugmakers call for volunteers in molnupiravir clinical trial in PH
ABS-CBN News – Posted and Updated as of Nov 23 2021 03:30 PM MANILA (UPDATE) — US-based Merck & Co Inc
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PH may get COVID-19 vaccines for kids aged below 12 by year-end, FDA says
CNN – Published Nov 23, 2021 3:04:35 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 23) — COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 11
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Lawyer: Udenna’s Malampaya deal dwarfs Pharmally case; This is not about politics, but corruption
Published by -ANC 24/7 – Nov 19, 2021 Rundown: Philippine Bar Association President Atty. Rico Domingo belies Udenna Corporation’s claim
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DOH lists conditions immunocompromised individuals must have to qualify for 3rd dose
GMA News – Published November 19, 2021 3:15pm The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday specified the conditions that immunocompromised individuals
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National Vaccination Days on Nov. 29, Dec. 1 will be special working days — Nograles
MB – Published November 19, 2021, 3:10 PM Acting presidential spokesman Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said November 29, 2021, and December
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DOH warns public vs antibiotic resistance
ABS-CBN News – Posted at Nov 19 2021 04:22 PM MANILA— The Department of Health has warned the public against antibiotic
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Philippines shortens quarantine for vaccinated travelers from yellow list areas
ABS-CBN News – Posted at Nov 19 2021 03:54 PM MANILA — The Philippines will shorten the quarantine period from 5
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Filipino lensmen win top prizes in APEC photo contest on distance learning
MB – Published November 12, 2021, 3:56 PM Filipino photographers won big at the annual APEC photo contest for 2021 out
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Vietnam rescues 2 Filipino fishermen in West Philippine Sea
INQUIRER.net / 05:17 PM November 12, 2021 MANILA, Philippines—Vietnamese authorities rescued two Filipino fishermen near Vietnam-occupied Pugad Island (Southwest Cay) in
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Countries under green, red, yellow travel restrictions
CNN – Published Nov 12, 2021 3:23:00 PM Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Restrictions and quarantine protocols remain for travelers coming from
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PH requires COVID-19 vaccination of on-site staff, but termination not allowed
CNN – Published Nov 12, 2021 11:30:14 AM Metro Manila — The government will require all on-site employees in areas
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21 survive Turkey building collapse with no deaths
ABS-CBN News – Posted at Nov 10 2021 ISTANBUL—Twenty-one people survived being buried under heavy debris when a 2-storey building collapsed
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Comelec sets May 9, 2022 voting hours from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
ABS-CBN News – Updated as of Nov 10 2021 06:01 PM MANILA (UPDATE) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday
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DFA takes down online passport tracker over ‘data privacy issue’
INQUIRER.net / 04:27 PM November 10, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is probing the “data privacy
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Tornado damages houses, fishing boats, Islamic school in Zamboanga’s east coast
Inquirer Mindanao / 05:22 PM November 10, 2021 ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—A powerful tornado on Tuesday battered two island barangays
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30 private schools nominated for pilot in-person classes
CNN – Published Nov 10, 2021 10:08:28 AM Metro Manila — Thirty private schools have been nominated to participate in the
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NASA-SpaceX crew begins return voyage from International Space Station
ABS-CBN News – Posted at Nov 09 2021 11:30 AM Four astronauts who arrived at the International Space Station in April
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At least 26 children die in Niger school fire
MB – Published November 9, 2021, 5:53 AM NIAMEY, Niger — At least 26 schoolchildren were killed when their classrooms made
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Trials: China’s new COVID-19 drugs showing good results
INQUIRER.net – China Daily/Asia News Network / 01:51 PM November 09, 2021 BEIJING — Drug researchers in China are making progress
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PCG rescues 8 passengers from capsized motorbanca off Cagayan
GMA News – Published November 9, 2021 2:41pm Eight passengers were rescued from a motorbanca that capsized off Cagayan’s Calayan town,
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DOH alarmed by crowding in public areas, warns of possible increase in COVID-19 cases
MB – Published November 9, 2021, 2:07 PM The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed alarm over circulating reports of crowding
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DOTr says 70 percent passenger capacity for PUVs starts Nov. 4
ABS-CBN News – Posted at Nov 03 2021 04:33 PM MANILA – Passenger capacity for rail lines and select public utility
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6.1-magnitude quake jolts eastern Indonesia
MB – Published November 3, 2021, 7:19 AM JAKARTA — An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 rocked Indonesia’s eastern province
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US CDC recommends giving COVID-19 vaccine to kids ages 5 to 11
CNN – Published Nov 3, 2021 8:28:00 AM US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said
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Gov’t discussing COVID vaccination of children below 12 — NVOC chair
INQUIRER.net / 02:10 PM November 03, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — The government is already discussing the possible COVID-19 vaccination of minors
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DepEd identifies 100 public schools for pilot of face-to-face classes on Nov. 15
INQUIRER.net / 01:51 PM November 03, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education on Wednesday identified 100 public schools that
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NCR to lift curfew on November 4, subject to LGUs’ ordinances
INQUIRER.net / 09:33 AM November 03, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — Curfew in Metro Manila will be lifted starting November 4, Metropolitan
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Facebook whistleblower Haugen urges Zuckerberg to step down
Inquirer Mobile – Published by REUTERS November 2, 2021 11:30:00 LISBON — In her first public address since she leaked
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World’s largest country moves to US CDC’s highest risk travel category
CNN – Published Nov 2, 2021 6:17:15 AM The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added Russia to its
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5.9 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra: USGS
MB – Published November 2, 2021, 6:33 AM by Agence-France-Presse JAKARTA, Indonesia — A 5.9 magnitude quake struck off the coast of
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Up to 100 missing in collapsed Nigerian high-rise
INQ.net – Reuters / 07:10 AM November 02, 2021 LAGOS — Up to 100 people were missing after a luxury residential
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DFA lowers alert level in Iraq, returning OFWs exempted from ban
INQUIRER.net / 11:38 AM November 02, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lowered the alert level
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Govt probes Zamboanga del Sur fire that destroyed over 148,000 COVID-19 vaccines
CNN – Published Nov 2, 2021 1:35:15 PM Metro Manila — The government is launching a thorough investigation into the fire
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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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