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MB Daily News Update October 21

Published Oct 21, 2021 05:46 pm

For the record, minors in the National Capital Region (NCR) are still not allowed to visit malls and parks under the prevailing alert level 3 classification of the region.

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos made this clarification amid the confusion that arises from the recent lowering of alert level in NCR from alert level 4 to alert level 3.

The Alert Level System (ALS), which replaced the region-wide quarantine classification scheme in NCR, was also implemented for the first time in selected provinces Thursday. The ALS remains on pilot status, however.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health (DOH) recorded more recoveries (5,934) than new cases (4,806) as far as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is concerned.

(ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN)

These are among the top stories this busy Thursday afternoon, October 21, 2021.

1)PH COVID-19 Update: 4,806 new cases; 5,934 new recoveries; 260 new deaths

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/concepcion-bent-on-helping-ease-quarantine-rules-for-pinoy-travelers-from-north-america/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/octa-phs-covid-19-cases-seen-to-return-to-pre-delta-surge-level/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/no-need-to-panic-over-new-delta-subvariant-expert/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/fda-warns-against-use-of-10-antigen-rapid-covid-19-test-kits/

2) Drug war review

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/no-kid-glove-treatment-of-cops-in-drug-war-killings-roque/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/diokno-urges-govt-to-release-entire-list-of-oplan-tokhang-cases/

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/robredo-assures-families-of-ejk-victims-my-door-is-always-open/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/doj-may-not-finish-review-of-thousands-of-cases-on-deaths-in-drug-war-operations/

3) ELECTION 2022

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/mayor-isko-vows-to-put-more-cold-storage-facilities-in-agricultural-towns/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/meet-health-workers-needs-before-ph-runs-out-of-nurses-dr-carl-balita/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/unrelenting-violations-impunity-pose-threat-to-clean-2022-polls-group/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/mayor-isko-vows-to-slash-50-off-on-fuel-electricity-taxes/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/pink-not-just-a-color-its-a-way-of-life-robredo/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/congress-urged-to-pass-a-law-amending-the-definition-of-official-candidate/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/ride-the-pink-wave-leni-kiko-national-proclamation-motorcade-set-on-oct-23/

4) DFA Corner

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/filipinos-stranded-in-romania-to-be-repatriated-soon-dfa/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/ph-lodges-211-diplomatic-protests-vs-china-over-wps-issues-dfa/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/ph-protests-provocative-acts-of-chinese-govt-vessels-in-countrys-waters/

5) Drugs, drugs, drugs

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/bi-catches-two-aliens-smuggling-shabu-inside-prison-cell/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/medicine-bottles-containing-marijuana-seized-in-port-of-clark/

6) Minors still not allowed in metro malls, parks

7) Weather Update

8) Lawmakers' Corner

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/fda-warns-against-use-of-10-antigen-rapid-covid-19-test-kits/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/gordon-duterte-part-of-the-grand-conspiracy-in-anomalous-pandemic-supplies-purchases/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/de-lima-seeks-probe-into-sale-of-text-blast-machines-for-political-activities/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/lower-house-panel-proposes-mandatory-lgu-allocation-for-mhttps://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/pacquiao-pharmally-clone-enjoys-doe-protection-in-energy-sector/edicines-health-services/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/imee-dar-failure-in-providing-scholarships-to-farmers-children/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/villar-to-denr-use-bamboo-to-address-lumber-shortage/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/pimentel-questions-transfer-of-assets-to-iemop-in-energy-spot-market/

9) Bar exam update

10) Expanded ALS coverage

11) Business Corner

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/philratings-gives-china-bank-triple-a-rating/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/ds-exports-to-account-for-50-of-revenues/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/psei-breaches-7300-in-steady-climb/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/smc-continues-food-drive-for-urban-famillies/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/dbp-grants-lgus-p38-b-economic-recovery-assist/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/pse-approves-medilines-p2-b-maiden-stock-offering/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/malampaya-gas-production-decline-seen-to-continue-doe/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/australia-eases-travel-restrictions/

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/doe-also-mulls-vat-suspension-for-oil-products/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/adb-lgus-real-property-valuation-low/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/next-generation-leaders-in-ph-push-for-sustainability/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/rice-import-duties-hit-p14-b-customs/

12) Metro Manila Roundup

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/caloocan-city-to-start-covid-19-vaccination-of-minors-with-comorbidities-on-oct-22/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/mayor-marcy-to-limit-people-visiting-marikina-riverbanks-amid-social-distancing-concerns/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/marikina-sports-complex-converted-into-a-pediatric-vaccination-facility/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/fresnedi-signs-ordinance-restricting-access-to-muntinlupa-cemeteries-during-undas/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/manila-ocean-park-reopens/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/navotas-govt-allows-outdoor-activities-for-minors/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/pasay-city-records-66-drug-free-barangays/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/eight-nabbed-for-possession-of-illegal-drugs-in-paranaque-city/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/navotas-qc-to-start-vaccinating-minors-with-comorbidities-vs-covid-19/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/central-luzons-most-wanted-falls/

13) Provincial Roundup

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/alleged-notorious-motorcycle-thief-nabbed-in-quirino/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/laoag-night-market-returns/

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/modern-mati-fish-port-to-start-construction-in-nov/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/21/573-undergo-ph-coast-guard-enlistment-training-in-zambo-city/

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