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'Alert Level 0' term still subject to change; may cause confusion, complacency – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, March 15, that the term “Alert Level 0” is not yet final as it is still subject to change as it may cause confusion and complacency among citizens.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the term Alert Level 0 was a term used internally within DOH and the officials of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF). It was a term to describe a situation wherein Covid-19 cases are more manageable, the healthcare system can keep up, and the vaccination rate is high.
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Ateneo SHS to start face-to-face classes on March 21
Pilot face-to-face classes at the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School (ASHS) are set to begin on March 21.
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Snappy salute! 2 female Army ‘cannoneers’ cited for responding to Tagum motor accident amid downpour
When duty calls, the Philippine Army responds.
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PGC VisMin capable of genome sequencing both island groups
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, March 15 that the University of the Philippines (UP), through its Philippine Genome Center (PGC) in UP Visayas and in UP Mindanao, announced that it is now capable of sequencing the genome of SARS-CoV-2 from community samples in both island groups.
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Comelec explains why observers not allowed before, during ballot printing
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Marlon S. Casquejo on Tuesday, March 15, cited Covid-19 as the reason why observers were not allowed before at the National Printing Office (NPO).
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PAO mourns death of another 'Dengvaxia vaccinee'
Another child who “got vaccinated with the still experimental anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia” had passed away, the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) announced on Tuesday, March 15.
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Comelec:73.7% ballots already printed
More than 73 percent of the official ballots for the May 2022 polls have already been printed.
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370 Filipinos in Ukraine now out of danger–DFA
More Filipinos are now out of war-stricken Ukraine, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday, March 15.
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Infection control habits learned during the pandemic should be kept – expert
As Covid-19 cases continue to drop in the country, an infectious disease expert said on Tuesday, March 15 that minimum public health standards should still be practiced whilst transitioning to more relaxed protocols.
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Gatchalian hails signing into law on inclusive education for learners with disabilities
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday welcomed President Duterte’s signing into law of the measure that would ensure no learner shall be denied admission on the basis of disability.
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Robredo chases more votes in third Mindanao sortie; ’Wala kaming pinipili’
KIDAPAWAN CITY —As she tries to cover more ground in her campaign sorties, Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, March 15, said her camp is not looking at whether a province is vote-rich or a bailiwick because she wants to increase engagement with the people and convert more voters.
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MB Daily News Update: Ready for Alert Level 0?
Metro Manila mayors have reportedly recommended a further downgrade of Covid-19-related restrictions to Alert Level 0, even as a health expert said it would be best to retain Alert Level 1 status until after the May 9, 2022 elections.
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Legarda ranks 2nd in Pulse Asia Senate preference survey among 2,400 sample
Re-electionist UniTeam Senate bet Loren Legarda ranked 2nd overall among 2,400 sample voters as part of the Pulse Asia 2022 National Elections survey for senatorial preference.
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SC asks Comelec, Rappler to comment on ‘unconstitutionality’ of election MOA
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday, March 15, asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to comment on the petition filed by government lawyers to stop the implementation of the poll body’s memorandum of agreement (MOA) with news outfit Rappler on the provision of “fact-checking, poll-related content production, and voter awareness promotion during the election season.”