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Duterte urged to raise health workers' pay on National Heroes Day

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 30 11:39 AM

Health workers in 10 private hospitals in Metro Manila have yet to receive their special benefits, prompting them to conduct a walkout, said Robert Mendoza, president of the Alliance of Health Workers. Read more »

'Lung Center may soon turn away moderate COVID cases'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 06 10:37 AM

The Lung Center of the Philippines may soon need to turn away moderate COVID-19 patients as they are nearing full capacity. Read more »

Senators say Duterte should present plans on COVID-19 response, economy in final SONA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 12:02 PM

At least two senators want to hear President Rodrigo Duterte's plan to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the country's economic recovery.   Read more »

Gordon on next PH president: 'You cannot kill the people'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 10:21 AM

Sen. Richard Gordon gave several suggestions on who should be voted the next president in 2022, saying the next Chief Executive should be a "president that we can all be proud of." Read more »

PH, Australia to enhance maritime security ties amid S. China Sea tensions

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 11:52 AM

MANILA - The Philippines and Australia have agreed to enhance partnership on civil maritime security amid tensions in the disputed South China Sea as the two countries marked 75 years of diplomatic ties this week. Read more »

Ernie Lopez to co-host G Diaries with wife Michelle

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 14 11:21 PM

ABS-CBN's Ernie Lopez will soon be joined by his wife Michelle on G Diaries, a lifestyle show that showcases environmental preservation and the rebuilding of communities in the Philippines. Read more »

1 percent of 7M: PH firms to get 70,000 Moderna vaccines by June - Razon

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 13 11:48 AM

Port magnate Enrique Razon on Thursday said the private sector would receive some 70,000 COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna next month, which account for only 1 percent of the total 7 million vaccines conglomerates have ordered from the pharmaceutical giant. Read more »

Leronlimab, drug used by ex-president Estrada, touted as COVID-19 treatment

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 30 12:20 PM

A Filipino doctor on Friday pushed the use of anti-inflammatory drug leronlimab as treatment for seriously ill COVID-19 patients. Read more »

Mayors want community pantry guidelines to prevent superspreader events

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 28 11:52 AM

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Benhur Abalos on Wednesday said mayors in the capital region are mulling to create guidelines for community pantries to avoid COVID-19 superspreader events. Read more »

Metro Manila mayors back MECQ Flex, want shorter curfew from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 28 11:53 AM

Metro Manila mayors have agreed to implement a "flexible modified enhanced community quarantine" (MECQ Flex) after April 30 and adjust curfew hours "give a breathing spell" for businesses, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Benhur Abalos said Wednesday. Read more »

Philippines mulls travel ban from India over new COVID-19 variant

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 12:32 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) is considering a travel ban on India after a new COVID-19 variant infected hundreds of thousands in one of Asia's most populated countries. Read more »

DOH wants health guidelines for community pantries

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 11:25 AM

A Health official on Monday recommended the issuance of guidelines for community pantries after a man died while waiting for his turn to avail free supplies from a pantry in Quezon City. Read more »

PH developing COVID-19 home care packages to decongest hospitals

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 26 11:55 AM

The national government is developing a COVID-19 home care package for Filipinos to help decongest hospitals, especially in the capital region, a Health official said Monday. Read more »

'It's for animals': Doctors refuse to give Erap ivermectin, says Jinggoy

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 19 11:27 AM

The doctors of former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada have refused to give him ivermectin as the drug is only for animals, the octogenarian politician's eldest son said Monday. Read more »

PH gov't lacked sense of urgency since start of pandemic, doctors' group says

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 16 08:02 PM

A group of doctors on Friday refuted President Duterte's claim that the government immediately responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

FDA: 2nd hospital given compassionate special permit to use ivermectin

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 16 12:24 PM

A second hospital has been granted compassionate special permit to use the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as potential treatment for COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday. Read more »

'Infuriating', 'heartbreaking', says Robredo as Chinese ships chase Filipino vessel in West PH Sea

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 09 01:12 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo said Friday she was enraged and heartbroken that a Filipino vessel was driven out by Chinese Navy inside the West Philippine Sea.    Read more »

Limited outdoor dining allowed in 'NCR plus'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 22 03:35 PM

Limited outdoor dining is allowed in Metro Manila and 4 of its neighboring provinces provided restaurants adhere to public health guidelines, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Monday. Read more »

Makati hospitals pushed to limit amid COVID-19 spike - Binay

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 15 11:52 AM

COVID-19 admissions have pushed hospitals in Makati City to full capacity, Mayor Abby Binay said Monday, as the city faces new wave of infections. Read more »

Siquijor eyes reopening to domestic tourists by March

Nika Lazo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 26 04:18 PM

Siquijor Governor Zaldy Villa said provincial officials were eager to allow tourism back in the province.  Read more »