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Gaps seen in PH healthcare system amid record-high active COVID-19 cases

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 03:13 AM

The Philippines' active COVID-19 cases hit a record high on Friday.  Read more »

Duque says unsure of current COVID-19 vaccines' protection span vs variants

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 03:11 AM

Philippine officials are waiting for more evidence on the need for booster shots to fight emerging COVID-19 variants.  Read more »

Galvez says more COVID-19 vaccines arriving in 3rd quarter of 2021

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Posted at Apr 17 03:09 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte warns of more COVID-related deaths among Filipinos Read more »

Philippine COVID-19 deaths breach 100 for 7th straight day

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 16 01:57 AM

Thursday's COVID-19 deaths in the Philippines surpass the peak seen in the country last year.  Read more »

Philippine FDA OKs resumption of AstraZeneca vaccine use

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 16 01:52 AM

Despite issues hounding AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine in other nations the Philippines' drug regulator recommends that the country resume its rollout of the jab to individuals aged below 60. Read more »

No talking, eating 'least-observed' in shuttles and confined areas: DTI

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 15 11:34 PM

MANILA - Avoiding conversation and consumption of food in shuttles and confined areas is the least observed health protocol among other policies to curb COVID-19 transmission in establishments and company vehicles, the head of the Department of Trade and Industry said Thursday. Read more »

Special non-working holiday declared in Cebu City to honor 1st baptism in PH 500 years ago

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Posted at Apr 13 02:06 AM

An event will also re-enact the first baptism of Cebuano natives 500 years ago by Ferdinand Magellan’s crew, which introduced the Philippines to Christianity. Read more »

'Endure prison while we enjoy life': Duterte blasts De Lima anew

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 12 11:19 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday lashed out again at Sen. Leila de Lima in an expletive-laden talk after she castigated him for his supposed failure to lead amid the COVID-19 crisis in the Philippines. Read more »

Miss Universe: Rabiya Mateo may mensahe sa mga Pinoy sa pagdating niya sa US

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 10 10:44 PM

Nasa Amerika na si Miss Universe-Philippines Rabiya Mateo limang linggo bago pa ang pageant sa Florida. May mensahe naman siya sa kaniyang mga tagasuporta.  Read more »

Presidential adviser protests against suspension of AstraZeneca vaccine use in Philippines

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 10 04:53 AM

The Philippines' vaccine timeline not seen to be affected by the move to suspend the use of AstraZeneca's vaccine for people under 60 years of age. But a presidential adviser fears the restriction might affect the public's confidence on the British-made jab. Read more »

Philippines logs deadliest day in COVID-19 pandemic

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Posted at Apr 10 04:39 AM

The Philippines records its deadliest day of the pandemic even as researchers believe stricter quarantine measures in Metro Manila have kept the infection rate from getting worse. Read more »

OCTA analyst proposes another ECQ week in 'NCR Plus' amid record-high COVID-19 deaths

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 09 11:00 PM

An analyst of independent research group OCTA on Friday recommended extending the enhanced community quarantine level in "NCR Plus" to another week, after the Philippines logged a record-high in COVID-19 deaths. Read more »

DepEd discourages students from engaging in 'sagot for sale'

Arra Perez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 08 11:01 PM

MANILA - The so-called "sagot for sale" scheme does not sit well with the Department of Education (DepEd).  Read more »

Mobile Legends: MPL7 games this week postponed due to NCR Plus lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 08 02:49 AM

Prior to the announcement, much of the league has been operating on a remote set-up, with players getting streamed from their bootcamps.    Read more »

Ex-IATF adviser Leachon lists suggestions to slow down COVID-19 surge in PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 06 04:31 AM

Dr. Tony Leachon said it was important to conduct 100,000 tests daily, and the current testing capacity at 26,000 was not enough. Read more »

PH bet Kelley Day wins Best National Costume in Miss Eco International

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 03 05:32 PM

MANILA - Pinay bet Kelley Day won the nod for the Best National Costume at the preliminaries of the Miss Eco International pageant held in Baron Resort Sharm El Sheikh in South Sinai, Egypt on Good Friday, April 2.  Read more »

Robredo to DOH, IATF: Look ‘seriously’ into hospital bed shortage

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 01 04:46 AM

Robredo said in a statement that her office has been receiving messages from families of COVID-19 patients who can't be confined at hospitals due to lack of beds and rooms.  Read more »

Philippine daily COVID-19 cases hit nearly 10,000, another record high

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 26 11:58 PM

COVID-19 infection numbers continue to break records in the Philippines where a single week's total of COVID-19 cases in March already exceeds the highest monthly total logged in November. An ABS-CBN data analyst says the runaway surge can be slowed down by improving one of the pillars of the quarantine system. Read more »

Filipinos' top priorities in 2021: Staying healthy, avoiding illness and being well-paid

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 04:47 AM

MANILA - Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, most Filipinos are concerned over staying healthy and avoiding getting sick while being securely employed and getting well-paid, a survey by independent researchers showed. Read more »

IBP welcomes Supreme Court's condemnation of killings, threats vs lawyers, judges

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 06:08 AM

MANILA - The Integrated Bar of the Philippines on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Courts condemnation of threats against and killings of lawyers and judges in the country. Read more »