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63 more cases of Omicron subvariants detected—DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said that 63 new cases of Omicron subvariants were detected in the Philippines.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that there were 50 new BA.5 cases, 11 additional BA.2.12.1 cases, and two more cases of BA.4 in the country.
“At the moment, exposure of individuals is still unknown and travel histories are being verified,” said Vergeire in a press briefing on Tuesday, June 28.
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US secures 105 million doses of Pfizer vaccine for fall
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States on Wednesday announced an agreement with Pfizer and BioNTech for 105 million doses of Covid vaccine for Americans this fall.
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Security situation in NCR peaceful so far- PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not received any untoward incident so far in connection with the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at the National Museum in Manila.
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Ecuador declares new state of emergency as protesters demand talks
QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador called a fresh state of emergency Wednesday as Indigenous people marched in the capital Quito to call for a restart of talks with the government, more than two weeks into disruptive and often violent daily rallies against rising living costs.
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Texans mourn migrants who died in sweltering truck tragedy
SAN ANTONIO, United States — Texas residents gathered under a scorching sun Wednesday to mourn the 53 migrants who died this week after they were abandoned in a trailer in soaring temperatures, leaving tokens of flowers, candles and bottles of water.
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WHO wants vaccine efficacy data in monkeypox fight
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization on Wednesday appealed for vigilance to ensure monkeypox does not spread among more vulnerable groups, such as children.
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15 PDLs freed from Davao Prison
Fifteen more persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) were released last June 25 from the Davao Prison and Penal Farm (DPPF) in Davao del Norte.
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‘Caloy’ exits PAR; PAGASA monitors LPA east of N. Luzon
Tropical depression Caloy has exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the state weather bureau said on Thursday, June 30.
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Marcos told to use teleprompter for inaugural address; here's why
President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been advised to use a teleprompter for his much-awaited inaugural speech on Thursday, June 30.
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Fire hits storage building in Valenzuela City
A fire broke out inside a warehouse along Phase 1, Ciudad Grande, Brgy. Lingunan in Valenzuela City early Thursday morning, June 30.
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Mayor-elect Gatchalian, other Valenzuela City officials take oath
Valenzuela City Mayor-elect Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian led the other elected city officials who took their oath of office at the Wes Arena in Barangay Punturin on Wednesday, June 29.
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Comelec to comply with SC TRO on P3PWD substitute nominees
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it has already received the Temporary Restraining Order issued by the Supreme Court in response to the petition of the Duterte Youth Party List on the substitution of the nominees of the P3PWD Party List.
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Foreign envoys, officials pay courtesy call on Vice President-elect Sara Duterte
Several diplomats and foreign officials met with Vice President-elect Sara Duterte on Wednesday, June 29, a day before she assumes office.
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Seek legal remedies, Andanar repeats advice after Rappler’s closure order
Following the affirmation of the closure order of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Rappler on Wednesday, Malacañang only repeated what it said when other critical news sites were prevented to run their websites in the country.