Gov’t reactivates special task force ahead of El Niño period
Malacanang announced on Saturday that the Marcos administration has reactivated a task force mandated to take measures to cushion the ...
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PH, US revive joint sea patrols
To help address security challenges in SCS amid China's military rise The United States and the Philippines have agreed to ...
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Galvez admits ‘valid issues’ at AFP but ‘no unrest’
Newly appointed Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday admitted that some "valid issues" such as delays in the promotion ...
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Duterte admin will honor MILF pacts—Galvez
The government will honor all peace agreements forged with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), presidential adviser on peace Secretary ...
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Govt sets vax drive for ages 5-11 on Feb. 4
The government will start administering formulated COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 5 to 11 years old by Feb. 4, National ...
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Face shield return eyed vs. Omicron
The government is considering requiring face shields again as the threat of the more infectious Omicron variant of COVID-19 looms, ...
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DILG adopts carrot & stick tack on LGU jab disposal
Various local government units (LGUs) will either get a reward or be sanctioned based on the pace of their vaccination ...
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More vaccines now available in Northern Luzon
More vaccines are now available in Northern Luzon, thanks to ongoing government efforts to combat COVID-19. Presidential Adviser for Northern Luzon ...
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Gov’t eyes inoculation of minors, general public by mid-October
The government may start inoculating minors (persons aged 12-17 years old) and the general population by mid-October, with the expected ...
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