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MB Daily News Update October 23

Published Oct 23, 2021 05:17 pm

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio continues to sow intrigue in the national political scene despite her supposed decision not to run for a national post in the upcoming May 2022 elections.

Duterte-Carpio, daughter of President Duterte, took to Facebook to post photos of her and presidential aspirant, former Senator Bongbong Marcos. The two were apparently together in Cebu, where they both attended the birthday party of Tingog Party-List Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez.

Duterte-Carpio's meeting with Marcos has fueled speculation that a 2022 tandem between the two may be in the works.

(Photo from Mayor Sara Duterte's official Facebook page)

Meanwhile, #LeniKiko2022 top-trended in the  Philippines Saturday following the nationwide parade held by supporters of the opposition tandem composed of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan.

As expected, the parade made copious use of the color pink, Robredo's trendy poltical color.

As for motorists, there seems to be no relief in the horizon as another hefty fuel price increase is likely to be imposed next week.

These are among the top stories this busy Saturday afternoon, October 23, 2021.

1)PH COVID-19 Update: 5,807 new cases; 9,578 new recoveries; 65 new deaths

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/recruitment-of-1464-ivermectin-trial-participants-to-start-in-november/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/metro-manilas-7-day-average-covid-19-cases-fall-below-1000-lowest-since-late-july-octa/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/pharma-exec-says-anti-covid-pill-molnupiravir-works-against-variants-reduces-hospitalization/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/nationwide-covid-19-vaccination-of-minors-to-begin-on-oct-29-galvez/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/ph-red-cross-continues-to-strengthen-covid-19-vaccination-efforts/

2) On proposed mandatory vaccination of workers

3) ELECTION 2022

4) Taal Update

5) DILG Corner

6) Science and Technology Corner

7) Weather Update

8) Duterte 'nervous' over ICC too--Trillanes

9) Lawmakers' Corner

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/gatchalian-backs-pacquiao-issues-raised-by-promdi-bet-against-cusi-are-legitimate/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/gordon-warns-hospitals-against-holding-hostage-patients-unable-to-pay-bills/

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/go-says-govt-working-hard-to-accelerate-rollout-of-covid-19-vaccines/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/gatchalian-to-cusi-matibag-be-respectful-to-the-senate/

10) PNP Corner

11) Earthquake!

12) Locsin's threat vs passport fixers

13) Business Corner

14) Metro Manila Roundup

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/84-minors-with-comorbidities-get-covid-19-jabs-in-pasay-city/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/mayor-zamora-elated-over-san-juans-hosting-of-mock-elections/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/ospital-ng-muntinlupa-says-medical-certificate-of-minors-needed-for-vaccination/

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/4-drug-suspects-arrested-in-qc-buy-bust/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/642-senior-citizens-in-pasay-city-receive-cash-gifts/

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/fernando-urges-bulakenyos-to-strictly-follow-health-protocols-despite-drop-in-covid-19-cases/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/23/antipolo-city-closes-cemeteries-for-5-days/
https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/22/navotas-city-starts-covid-19-vaccination-for-minors-with-comorbidities/

15) Provincial Roundup

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