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The country may be “winning” its battle versus COVID-19 with round-the-clock nationwide vaccinations and with hospitals registering zero new COVID admissions in the past few days. The reality, however, is that the pandemic is not yet over. There is still a need to enforce strict health protocols and to make sure more jabs land on the arms of citizens.

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In accordance with law, Dec. 8 of each year is observed as “a special non-working holiday in the entire country to commemorate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, the Principal Patroness of the Philippines.”

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Asia’s strategic position in international trade has been brought to the fore by the disruptions arising from the coronavirus pandemic. Despite a marginal decline of 0.4 percent in 2020, reports indicate that Asia is still the global hub for container traffic, with nearly two-thirds of total volume being handled at Asian container ports.

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Another milestone in this long pandemic will be marked today (Dec. 6, 2021), this time leaning on the bright side as the Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed that 177 schools, including 28 public schools in Metro Manila, will join a pilot in-person classes.