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Yesterday, the DBM said it handed the special allotment release order and the notice of cash allocation for the payment of SRA of public and private health practitioners. This will provide the DOH funds to pay them P5,000 per month from Dec. 20, 2020 to June 30 this year.

P9 billion released for health workers’ risk allowance

With just days to go before the expiration of the Bayanihan 1 pandemic aid law, the Department of Budget and Management has approved the release... Read more

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime World Drug Report 2021, which provides an overview of global drug markets and their impact on peopleâ��s health and livelihoods, shows that drug markets have swiftly resumed operations after the initial disruption at the onset of the pandemic a burst that has triggered or accelerated certain pre-existing trafficking dynamics across the global drug market.

Illegal drug trade back to business as usual – UN

Around 275 million people used illegal drugs worldwide in the last year of unprecedented upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, up by 22 percent... Read more

Residents are screened and vital signs are checked for their first jab of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine as part of the vaccine roll out program of the local government at the Ramon Magsaysay High School grounds in Manila on Monday, May 17, 2021.

Palace appeals for patience on vaccines

As COVID-19 infections in areas outside Metro Manila rise, the government has appealed for patience and assured the public that efforts are underway... Read more

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Cardinal Jose Advincula holds his first public mass at the Mary Comforter of the Afflicted Parish in Pasay City yesterday after being installed as the Archdiocese of Manilaâ��s 33rd archbishop, replacing Cardinal Antonio Tagle, last Thursday.

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AÃ±o said that the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the National Police Commission (Napolcom) do not tolerate political partisanship and political harassment, especially with the coming 2022 elections.

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DILG to PNP: Keep out of politics

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In a study released by the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) with the environmental watchdog EcoWaste Coalition, it was shown how common disposal methods of plastic waste such as by burning and dumping, as well as their exportation, end up contaminating the food supply and threatening community health.

Chemicals in plastic wastes contaminate food chain – study

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â��Thatâ��s very dangerousâ�¦ for me, carrying an arm is a huge responsibility, a huge accountability,â�� the Vice President said, noting that the move could lead to more human rights abuses.

Robredo opposes arming anti-crime volunteers

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A public school teacher records a lesson for her class under DepEd's distance learning this school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill filed to boost internet access in public schools

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Residents of Batasan Hills in Quezon CIty line up to receive their financial assistance from the national government on April 7, 2021.

COVID-19 cases near 1.4 million; DOH warns vs complacency

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The Villars were among the hosts in the simultaneous vaccination of Filipino seafarers. The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has chosen the Villar family-owned The Tent South Global City as among the inoculation sites. In Las PiÃ±as, at least 1,086 seamen were inoculated.

Villars laud seafarers as ‘sustainers of global economy’

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File photo shows police officers in formation.

PNP finalizing psych test guidelines for cops

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PNP's headquarters Camp Crame in Quezon City is shown in this photo.

Soiled vehicles banned at Crame

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Cyndie Mamuad Mesina, 54, was arrested last week along Roxas Boulevard in Ermita, Manila by operatives of BIâ��s fugitive search unit, according to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente.

American fugitive faces deportation

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Binay named to Global Covenant of Mayors Board

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NLEX said the construction of a two-kilometer expressway section between the existing Mindanao Avenue toll plaza and Quirino Highway in Novaliches would commence soon.

NLEX investing P2 billion for 2-km Quezon City extension

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LTFRB orders PUVs: No loading, unloading on bike lanes

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Probe of Black Hawk helicopter crash sought

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Indonesia honors Pinoy troops for citizens’ rescue

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Cebu quarantine hotels still charging ROFs

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Baguio’s e-bingo proponent backs out

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