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DOH reports 8,900 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, August 9, reported 8,900 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
This brought the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 1,667,714.
The case bulletin of the DOH also showed 7,937 new recoveries and six new deaths.
Total recoveries rose to 1,560,106 while total deaths increased to 29,128.
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SC acts on pleas to address ‘worsening state of human rights’
The Supreme Court (SC) has acted on the pleas of various cause-oriented groups and individuals “to address the worsening state of human rights in the country.”
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Acceleration of global warming 'code red' for humanity
PARIS, France– We ignored the warnings, and now it’s too late: global heating has arrived with a vengeance and will see Earth’s average temperature reach 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels around 2030, a decade earlier than projected only three years ago, according to a landmark UN assessment published on Monday.
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2.8-M more COVID-19 vaccines to arrive this week—Roque
The country will receive delivery of around 2.8 million doses of coronavirus vaccines this week to beef up its vaccination drive amid the surge of COVID-19 cases, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced on Monday, August 9.
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MB Daily News Update
The Philippines has now been classified at “high risk” anew for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as all age groups have reportedly experienced increases in infections, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
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Comelec to lease additional voting machines for 2022 polls
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be leasing additional 10,000 voting machines for the May 2022 general elections.
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FDA starts evaluating EUA application of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started evaluating the application of American biotechnology firm Novavax for an emergency use authorization (EUA) of its coronavirus vaccine.
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Pag-IBIG Fund earns COA’s highest audit rating for 9th straight year
Pag-IBIG Fund has earned the Commission on Audit’s highest audit ratingfor the ninth consecutive year even amid the pandemic, top officialsannounced.
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Face-to-face classes still prohibited, guidelines for SY 2021-2022 issued — DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, Aug. 9, officially announced that face-to-face classes will remain “prohibited” when the School Year (SY) 2021-2022 formally opens on Sept. 13.
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Gordon bewails Lower House probe on OCTA Research: 'Group punished for being right?'
Senator Richard J. Gordon on Monday, August 9 strongly opposed a House of Representatives resolution which sought to investigate the credentials and background of OCTA Research Group.
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AFP leads celebration of International Humanitarian Law Month
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spearheaded Monday, August 9, the celebration of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month with a vow to uphold the law of armed conflict amid the challenges of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Pateros now has 3 Delta variant cases
The Municipality of Pateros now has three cases of the highly contagious Delta variant, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday.
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Poll official: Voter registration deadline still Sept. 30
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is not extending the voter registration for the May 2022 polls.
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‘Third surge’ of COVID cases threatens Cebu City
CEBU CITY – With fresh cases and new deaths continuing to increase, the city’s COVID-19 situation is “very alarming.”