The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in areas outside of Metro Manila is increasing, while infections in the National Capital Region (NCR) are plateauing.
There is also trouble brewing within the ruling Partido Demokratikong Pilipino – Laban ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) as a national assembly is underway in Cebu City.
These are among the top stories this Monday afternoon, May 31, 2021.
The Reina Elena carrying the cross highlights the Quincentennial Santacruzan sa Sugbo 2021 held at the SM Seaside City in Cebu City on Sunday, May 30, 2021. The event was staged with the approval of the Cebu City government’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC), which ensured that proper health protocol was observed during the Santacruzan. (Juan Carlo de Vela)
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