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23633 — National, News

Half of provinces and cities showing increase in COVID-19 cases, says DOH

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23584 — National, News

DOH says no enough evidence yet on community transmission of Delta variant

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23598 — National, News

NCR to get 2.5M COVID-19 vaccine doses during ECQ

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23624 — National, News

Southwest monsoon to bring more rains over parts of Luzon — PAGASA

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23495 — Business, Trade & Energy

Gasoline prices hiked by P1.05/liter; diesel by P0.80/liter

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23639 — Others, Sports

Netizens show support for Carlos Yulo after fourth-place finish in men’s vault

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House adopts reso conferring Congressional Medal of Excellence on Hidilyn Diaz

The House of Representatives on Monday, August 2, adopted a resolution conferring the Congressional Medal of Excellence on Hidilyn Diaz for ending a nearly century-long Olympic gold medal drought for the Philippines.

It was House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco who led in filing House Resolution No. 2041, congratulating, commending and conferring the said medal to the weightlifter, who bagged gold in the women’s 55-kilogram category in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

DOH says walk-ins at vaccination sites not allowed during ECQ

To avoid mass gathering, the Department of Health (DOH) said walk-ins will not be allowed in vaccination sites during the enhanced community quarantine.
Vaccinated APORs to get free train rides from Aug 3 to 20–DOTr

The government will offer free rides on Metro Manila’s major railway systems as an incentive to passengers–specifically Authorized Persons Outside of Residence, or APORs–who have already been ...
Villar SIPAG honors 22 cooperatives for their role in poverty reduction

The Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) will recognize 22 cooperatives from various parts of the country for their contribution in improving the quality of life of Filipinos, ...
Will you be able to buy liquor during 2-week ECQ in Metro Manila? Depends on where you live

The question of whether or not National Capital Region (NCR) residents can purchase booze from stores will be left to the discretion of the individual local government units (LGUs).
UNICEF-backed surveys reveal online dangers facing Filipino children

Two recent studies on online child pornography in the Philippines have confirmed online dangers facing Filipino children today, thus the studies recommended the formulation of a “National Information and Comm...
Mark your calendars! Perseids meteor shower set to reach peak on August 12-13

The annual Perseids meteor shower is set to reach its peak on Aug. 12-13 with as many as 50 meteors per hour, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in it...