Philippine News
Philippine prelate calls for liberation of the poor
November 22, 2021 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippine prelate calls for liberation of the poor The archbishop of Manila has called on Filipinos to resist forces of evil and structures that oppress and cause injustice against the poor. Cardinal Jose Advincula challenged them to not only care for the poor but also to eradicate the causes of poverty in the Philippines. His comments […]
Read More...Philippines daily vaccination rate again breaches 1 million
November 17, 2021 · By Jose Rodel Clapano - The Philippine Star for www.philstar.com
Philippines daily vaccination rate again breaches 1 million MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ national vaccination program continues to gain momentum as the daily vaccination rate breached the one million mark twice within the past week, National Task Force against COVID-19 strategic communications and current operations head Wilben Mayor said over the weekend. “On Nov. 10, […]
Read More...PH lifts face shield requirement in areas under Alert Levels 1-3
November 17, 2021 · By BEA CUPIN for www.rappler.com
PH lifts face shield requirement in areas under Alert Levels 1-3 MANILA, PHILIPPINES Face shields will only be mandatory in areas under Alert Level 5 or granular lockdowns The Philippine government will no longer require the use of face shields in areas under Alert Levels 1 to 3, President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Monday, November […]
Read More...Children back at school in Philippines after 20 months of home study
November 16, 2021 · By Rebecca Ratcliffe, South-east Asia correspondent for www.theguardian.com
Children back at school in Philippines after 20 months of home study Thousands of children have returned to their classrooms after more than 18 months of home study in the Philippines, thought to be the last country to reopen schools since the start of the pandemic. On Monday morning, 120 schools began on-site lessons through a […]
Read More...Philippines Duterte seeks Senate seat, avoids battle with daughter
November 16, 2021 · By Karen Lema for www.reuters.com
Philippines Duterte seeks Senate seat, avoids battle with daughter MANILA, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte backed away from political retirement on Monday to launch a late bid for a senate seat, avoiding a clash with his own daughter for the vice-presidency just hours before a 2022 election deadline. Despite last-ditch efforts by […]
Read More...In Latest Twist in Philippine Politics, President to Run for Senate
November 16, 2021 · By The New York Times for www.nytimes.com
Rodrigo Duterte entered the race days after his daughter announced her bid for vice president. He had previously said he would leave politics at the end of his term. In Latest Twist in Philippine Politics, President to Run for Senate Rodrigo Duterte, the president of the Philippines, will run for Senate in next year’s elections, […]
Read More...Philippines reports lowest COVID-19 positivity rate in 18 months
November 16, 2021 · By MICHAEL BUEZA for www.rappler.com
Philippines reports lowest COVID-19 positivity rate in 18 months MANILA, PHILIPPINES The Department of Health says 3.9% out of 40,996 individuals who were tested turned out positive for COVID-19. It is the lowest daily positivity rate since May 2020. The Department of Health (DOH) reported a daily COVID-19 positivity rate of 3.9% in its bulletin on Sunday, […]
Read More...Roque loses bid to get seat at UN body
November 15, 2021 · By Inquirer.net for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Roque loses bid to get seat at UN body MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte’s spokesperson Harry Roque has failed in his bid to be elected to the International Law Commission after receiving the least number of votes among nominees. Roque, whose nomination to the body was marred by opposition mounted by human rights groups, was […]
Read More...Why is Asia clinging to the death penalty?
November 15, 2021 · By Ben Joseph for www.ucanews.com
Why is Asia clinging to the death penalty? Singapore’s suspension of the death penalty of a mentally disabled Malaysian has once again brought into focus the straightforward manner with which Asian nations execute convicts. Following pleas from the international community and rights groups, Singapore on Nov. 8 suspended the execution of 33-year-old Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who […]
Read More...DepEd probes TikTok video of teacher ‘insinuating potential child abuse’
November 8, 2021 · By BONZ MAGSAMBOL for www.rappler.com
DepEd probes TikTok video of teacher ‘insinuating potential child abuse’ MANILA, PHILIPPINES The Department of Education says the teacher will face ‘appropriate sanctions’ if merited The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, November 5, ordered its regional unit in Central Luzon to probe the viral TikTok video of a teacher for “insinuating a potential child […]
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