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DOH downplays risks in relaxing travel curbs as COVID cases rise overseas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 02:19 AM

The Department of Health downplays risks in easing travel rules even as COVID-19 cases continue to rise overseas and new infections here in the Philippines see a slower decline. Read more »

CFC movement voice support for Robredo presidential bid

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 08:30 PM

The international council of the Couples for Christ lay movement has thrown its support behind the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo. Read more »

DOH won't confirm downtrend of NCR coronavirus cases

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 10:47 PM

The health department is not yet ready to confirm whether COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila are already on a downtrend. Read more »

More drugstores likely to be tapped for vaccine drive

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 10:40 PM

Expanded access to COVID-19 booster shots in Metro Manila as select pharmacies rolled them out Thursday. Read more »

Bagong COVID cases posibleng bumaba sa 10k kada araw

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 07:40 PM

Patuloy na bumababa ang bilang ng mga naitatalang bagong kaso ng COVID-19, ayon sa OCTA Research Group. Read more »

House adopts resolution urging voter registration extension

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 21 08:14 AM

House members adopted a resolution urging the Commission on Elections to extend the deadline for voter registration in the country and abroad. Read more »

Mobile Legends: Bren takes first MPL S8 win

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 10:32 PM

Bren Esports took their first win MPL-Season 8 win after taking down Smart Omega and spoiling Kelra's season debut. Read more »

PDP-Laban feud, no unity in opposition seen as drawback for both

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 09 09:22 PM

The failure of the opposition to unite against the Duterte administration, and the worsening feud within the ruling political party PDP-Laban may diminish their respective chances to bag the majority of votes in next year’s elections, a political expert said. Read more »

Nexplay EVOS winless in MPL as Onic wins 3 straight

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 12:05 AM

Onic Esports bring their win streak to 3 after trampling a struggling Nexplay EVOS squad in 2 sets. Read more »

Cautious optimism as Philippines, Malaysia ease some coronavirus curbs

Adrian Portugal and Ebrahim Harris, Reuters
Posted at Aug 21 12:07 AM

The Philippines, which has one of Asia's worst and longest-running coronavirus epidemics, announced a loosening of measures late on Thursday. Read more »

Philippines renews VFA with US; terms not disclosed

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 03:16 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte no longer seeks to terminate the Philippines' visiting forces agreement with the United States.  Read more »

Local businesses supportive but concerned over ECQ return in Metro Manila

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 31 03:14 AM

The local business community is supportive but concerned over the latest lockdown order in Metro Manila. Read more »

PH health officials deny Delta variant behind virus surge

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Posted at Jul 31 02:51 AM

The impending lockdown of Metro Manila follows a two-month record high of COVID cases in the Philippines. But health officials insist the rise in infections is not due to the Delta variant. Read more »

Metro Manila to return to ECQ due to Delta variant threat

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 02:44 AM

Metro Manila is facing lockdown anew.  Read more »

Asian nations impose stricter COVID-19 restrictions due to Delta outbreaks

Reuters
Posted at Jul 30 10:24 PM

Asian countries from Australia to Japan and the Philippines announced tighter COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, as they battle worsening coronavirus outbreaks, driven by the more contagious Delta variant.   Read more »

Central Visayas logs highest number of Delta variant cases at 32

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 12:51 AM

Lapu-Lapu City reported the most Delta variant cases with 19. Read more »

PAGASA issues orange rainfall warning over Zambales, Bataan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 12:46 AM

In its 11 p.m. advisory, PAGASA warned of flooding in the two provinces, especially in low-lying areas and residences near water bodies.  Read more »

US defense chief Austin pays courtesy call on Duterte

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 10:37 PM

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday paid a courtesy call on President Rodrigo Duterte after arriving in the Philippines, the last stop of his Southeast Asian trip.. Read more »

Pentagon chief Austin arrives in Philippines

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 07:41 PM

MANILA - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday arrived in the Philippines, the last stop of his Southeast Asian trip. Read more »

US defense chief to meet Duterte, discuss VFA with Lorenzana

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 12:00 AM

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will pay a courtesy call on President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday during his trip to Southeast Asia, which included stops in Singapore and Vietnam. Read more »