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DOH reports 24,100 new Covid-19 cases in the past week
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Aug. 1, a total of 24,100 new Covid-19 cases recorded during the past week.
According to DOH’s weekly case bulletin, average daily cases is at 3,443 and is 24 percent higher than in the past week from July 18 to July 24.
Among this, 76 were tagged under severe and critical cases or 0.32 percent of the total number of new cases.
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Biden calls on Russia, China to enter nuclear arms control talks
WASHINGTON, United States — President Joe Biden called Monday on Russia and China to enter nuclear arms control talks, saying that Moscow in particular has a duty to show responsibility after its invasion of Ukraine.
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DPWH issues advisory on state of roads, bridges in region 1 for safety of travelers, commuters
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — The Department of Public Works and Highways in region 1 has advised the commuters to take precautionary measures while traversing affected national roads and bridges in the region, particularly in Ilocos Sur, La Union and in Pangasinan.
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Student dies after being hit by falling concrete mixer in Benguet ravine, three others injured
SABLAN, Benguet – A student died while three others were injured including the driver of a concrete mixer truck that fell into a ravine on Monday afternoon, August 1, near the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) in Sitio Payda, Barangay Bayabas, Sablan, Benguet.
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VP Sara to unvaxxed DepEd personnel: ‘Consider, reconsider your decision’
As the Department of Education (DepEd) prepares for the full resumption of face-to-face classes this incoming school year, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte once again called on the unvaccinated personnel of the agency to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
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No more lockdowns in Cebu – Governor Garcia
CEBU CITY — There will be no more lockdowns in Cebu.
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Environment lovers plant thousands of tree seedlings in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY – The City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) reported that environment lovers have committed to planting some 4,385 saplings/tree seedlings in city parks and available venues up to the end of September in Baguio City.
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NBI arrests 19-year-old online porn seller in Cebu City
CEBU CITY — A 19-year-old man accused of selling lewd photos and sex videos on social media was arrested in an entrapment operation here on Friday, July 29.
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Marcos says gov’t on guard vs monkeypox
Following the first case of monkeypox in the country, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. said the government is currently on guard against monkeypox.
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Bankrupt Sri Lanka seeks urgent help to feed children
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka issued an urgent appeal on Monday to tackle rapidly spreading malnutrition among children as its economic crisis leaves nine out of 10 people dependent on state handouts.
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Iran says ‘optimistic’ after EU proposal for nuclear deal
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Monday it remains “optimistic” about a possible revival of the 2015 nuclear deal after the European Union tabled a proposal aiming for a compromise in the talks stalled since March.
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Ateneo opens college application period for SY 2023-2024
The Ateneo de Manila University has opened its college admission application period for School Year (SY) 2023-2024 on Monday, Aug. 1.
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Bulacan gov’t collects more than 250 bags of blood through Mobile Blood Donation
Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando reported on Monday, August 1, that the Provincial Health Office has collected a total of 252 bags of blood through the Mobile Blood Donation (MBD) program at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos.
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Ex-drug offender found buried under tower in Bacolod
BACOLOD CITY — A man who was previously arrested in a buy-bust operation here in 2012 was found buried under a tower at Purok Katilingban, Barangay Vista Alegre here on Sunday, July 31.