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Council of the Laity in PH rejects Cha-Cha
The Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (Council of the Laity of the Philippines) has rejected moves to change the constitution.
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Duterte asks Ombudsman to dismiss barangay execs involved in corruption
President Duterte has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to dismiss barangay officials who will be found guilty of corruption allegations.
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PRC temporarily closes PICC office after 4 employees test positive for COVID-19
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) PRB Secretariat Division (D-SPRB) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City, will be temporarily closed to walk-in clients until January 22, 2021, Friday for disinfection.
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New Dominican Prior Provincial named
The Dominican Province of the Philippines has a new Prior Provincial in the person of Reverend Father Filemon I. Dela Cruz, Jr.
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VP Robredo: Abrogation of UP-DND pact meant to stifle dissent
The scrapping of the agreement between the Department of National Defense (DND) and the University of the Philippines that prohibits police and military presence inside UP campuses was meant to “sow fear, discourage dissent, and silence criticism,” Vice President Leni Robredo said on Tuesday.
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OSG defends move to postpone Anti-Terror Law oral arguments due to COVID-infected ASG
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) defended its position to seek before the Supreme Court (SC) the postponement of Tuesday's (January 19) oral arguments on the petitions asking to have the Anti-Terrorism Law declared as unconstitutional.
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Groups denounce termination of UP-DND accord
Several progressive groups denounced the move by the Department of National Defense (DND) that reportedly terminated a 30-year agreement that prohibits any military and police presence inside the campuses of the University of the Philippines (UP).
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Chinese COVID-19 vaccines gain int’l recognition
A video of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic welcoming the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines in the cold wind went viral on Chinese social media platforms over the weekend, touching millions of Chinese netizens who applauded Vucic's strong endorsement of Chinese vaccines, which is of much significance amid fierce smearing from some Western media outlets.
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Biden plans swift action vs COVID-19, but Trump impeachment trial threatens unity
WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden has promised quick action to address the coronavirus pandemic and boost the ailing US economy once he takes office on Wednesday, but his goal of uniting the divided country could be undermined by the Senate impeachment trial of outgoing President Donald Trump.
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Vaccine disparities raise alarm as COVID variants multiply
Global gaps in access to COVID19 vaccines are raising concerns that the continued spread of the coronavirus will breed more dangerous versions of the pathogen, weakening medical weapons and further crippling economies.
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Young police chief’s ‘arresting’ looks draws attention to Albay town
STO. DOMINGO, Albay – If looks could kill, then P/Capt. Ryan Flores’ looks is meant to serve and protect.
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Dakila named BSP OIC governor
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno is on medical leave following an undisclosed head injury.
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Immune system ‘remembers’ coronavirus for at least 6 months: study
People may be able to fight off reinfection for at least six months after they recover from Covid-19 thanks to cells that can "remember" the virus, according to research published Monday.