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â��The critical care utilization in Metro Manila and that includes hospital beds, ICU (intensive care unit) beds, mechanical ventilator and isolation beds is at 63 percent or still at moderate risk,â�� presidential spokesman Harry Roque said.

‘Metro Manila not running out of hospital beds’

Malacañang described as “fake news” yesterday reports that Metro Manila’s healthcare system was under severe strain amid... Read more

President Duterte meets with soldiers at the Edwin Andrews Air Base in Zamboanga City on July 3.

Duterte emotional, not ill – Palace

President Duterte’s seemingly weak appearance during his visit to Zamboanga City last week was not health-related but caused by an “emotional... Read more

Meralco president and chief executive officer Ray Espinosa told the Senate committee on energy that the countryâ��s largest distribution utility is doing its best to ease the woes of its customers, who have complained about confusing or high billing during the quarantine period.

Meralco apologizes for bill shock

The Manila Electric Co. has apologized for the so-called “bill shock” as it assured customers that the P47 convenience fee for online... Read more

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Lawyer Howard Calleja (left) and former Education secretary Armin Luistro file a petition against the Anti-Terror Act at the Supreme Court yesterday.

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SC receives multiple petitions vs terror law

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the Anti-Terrorism Council would consult with officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on the implementation of the law.

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Palace: Anti-terror law not anti-Muslim

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10 hours ago - The world must stand in solidarity with Hong Kongers after Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the semi-autonomous city, activist Joshua Wong sa...

13 hours ago - The MRT-3 will suspend its operations from Tuesday, July 7, the Department of Transportation announces. "The temporary shutdown will be undertaken to give...

14 hours ago - The Department of Health on Monday reports 2,099 new COVID-19 cases (841 "late" cases and 1,258 "fresh" cases) in the Philippines, brin...

15 hours ago - Chinese authorities on Monday detained a law professor who published essays criticising President Xi Jinping over the coronavirus pandemic and his efforts to co...

16 hours ago - Rep. Jesus Crispin Remulla (Cavite) says he has gotten in touch with the National Bureau of Investigation over "cyber-bullying" against him and other ...

18 hours ago - The Philippine Coast Guard files criminal charges against the shipping company, master and officers of Hong Kong-flagged MV Vienna Wood more than a week after i...

18 hours ago - Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc at the House of Representatives file another petition against the anti-terrorism law before the Supreme Court. The lawma...

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The board will help determine lapses and improvements in operational procedures, PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa said yesterday.

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â��I am expressing my full support to the recommendation of the Department of Health,â��Sen. Bong Go said.

Go backs 2020 as Year of Filipino Health Workers

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MRT-3 shuts down as 186 workers get COVID

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The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 will suspend operations beginning today after 14 more MRT-3 personnel tested positive for the...

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Cop who killed Ragos liable – Napolcom

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‘Modern jeeps could worsen virus transmission’

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PNP virus count hits 902

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Fr. Tito Caluag: ‘God’s great miracle will happen’

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Spotty info hobbles gov’t in ATA debate

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Administration officials are growing hoarse saying that if only...

Losing confidence in the UN…WHO, UNCHR

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Conversing in the new norm

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Chances are you may have received quite a number of fake news...

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