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A ray of hope and joy flickered inside an isolation facility at Camp Crame in Quezon City after a healthy baby boy was born from a policewoman who is being treated for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

The Department of Health (DOH) played a major role in the procurement by government of allegedly overpriced face masks and face shields at the height of the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.

The Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) led by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Sunday, Sept. 18 officially endorsed the presidential bid of Philippine boxing icon and Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao for the May 2022 national elecitons.

Scattered rain showers due to the combined effects of the low pressure area (LPA) and intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) may prevail over parts of Luzon and Visayas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) mourned on Sunday, Sept. 19, the death of "social change champion" Corazon "Dinky" Soliman.

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 19,271 more coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Sunday, Sept. 19.

The Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) Senator Manny Pacquiao’s wing has approved a resolution honoring former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel, Jr. one of the main founders of the political party, during their 11th National Assembly.

Paris, France – France’s Notre-Dame cathedral is finally ready to undergo restoration work more than two years after a blaze ravaged the heritage landmark, and remains on course to reopen in 2024, authorities said Saturday, following months of painstaking work to secure the building.

Officials of the Ayala Alabang Village and barangay in Muntinlupa are protesting the raid conducted by Philippine immigration and police, and the Korean Embassy inside the exclusive subdivision Saturday night.

Malacañang is beaming with pride after Filipino billiards champ Carlo Biado ruled the 2021 US Open Pool Championship in Atlantic City, Sunday, September 19 (Manila time).

Kabul, Afghanistan – Two people were killed when three blasts struck the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Saturday, at least one of which targeted a Taliban vehicle, in the country’s first deadly attack since the United States withdrew.

London, United Kingdom – British officials have identified a single case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease.

The Commission on Audit may still conduct a fraud audit of the reported overpricing of billions of pesos worth of face masks and face shields if sought by citizens or requested by any agency.