Duterte to NPA rebels: You can have anti-COVID vaccine
Members of the New People’s Army (NPA) can get equal access to the vaccine for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) once they are available in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte said.
Mindanews, GMA News
Duterte’s resignation or ouster will pave way for better response to Covid-19
Cases of Covid-19 infections in the Philippines continue to shoot up because of the inept and police-centered response of the Duterte government to the public health crisis. Duterte’s health officials reported yesterday that the number of infections in the country is set to exceed 85,500, more than twice the number since the start of the month. Deaths from the disease are now close to 2,000 people.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Vice President Robredo’s proposals are way more progressive
The assessment and proposals laid out yesterday by Vice President Leni Robredo are way more progressive than the inept and police-centric response of the Duterte regime to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Communist Party of the Philippines
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Duterte and Pasaporte: fascist and corrupt monsters that plague the Negrosanon
The increasingly tactless and hostile remarks of the reactionary government and its armed mercenaries are adding insult to injury of the suffering Negrosanons and the Filipino people. On separate statements, 303rd brigade commander Pasaporte and his commander-in-Chief Duterte have reaffirmed their long-unveiled monstrous character.
Communist Party of the Philippines
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Combat Operations ensure safe delivery of government services in conflict-affected areas LGU, IP Council
The purpose of combat operations in the hinterlands is to ensure the LGUs’ safe delivery of basic services intended for conflict-affected communities in Surigao del Sur,” Datu Constancio Duhac, Lianga Tribal Chieftain, said on July 30 during the Lianga Serbisyo Caravan in sitio Simowao (Km 9), Diatagon, Lianga.
Kalinaw News
Gov’t Donates 100 Chicks to Former Rebels in Agusan del Norte
The Provincial Agriculturist Office through the Animal (Chicken) Dispersal Project of the AGUSAN UP of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Agusan del Norte which is headed by Gov. Dale B. Corvera donated 100 chicks to the former rebels (FRs) at headquarters 29IB, Brgy. Del Pilar, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte on July 29, 2020,
Kalinaw News
Peace talks
Incidents/Operations
1 CTG member killed, high powered firearms captured after gov’t troops overran the enemy’s hideout in Sorsogon
A 45-minute gunfight broke-out between the government troops and the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in Barangay Daganas, Bulan town in Sorsogon province around 5:28 in the afternoon, July 30.
Kalinaw News
Extortionist Arrested in Cabanglasan
Joint AFP-PNP Law Enforcement Operation successfully arrested Jean Pacino in her C in Purok-7, Sitio Miaray, Brgy Mandahikan, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon at around 09:45 a.m. of July 28, 2020.
Kalinaw News
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Concerned Online Citizens join in court fight against Anti-Terrorism Law
Last July 29, what could perhaps be best described as an odd group of 19 different people filed at the Supreme Court the 21st petition lodged thus far against the Anti-Terrorism Law.
Manila Bulletin
MARAWI
Marawi rehab on track, to be completed within PRRD's term: TFBM
The government assured that the rehabilitation of the war-torn Marawi City is on track and will be completed within the term of President Rodrigo Duterte, Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) chairman, Secretary Eduardo del Rosario, said Friday.
Philippine News Agency, Philippine Star
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
UK government wins bid for Supreme Court to hear Begum case
The UK government has won a bid for the Supreme Court to decide if a woman stripped of her citizenship after joining the ISIL (ISIS) armed group in Syria can return to fight the decision.
Aljazeera, The New York Times
Pakistan Police Kill 5 Separatists, Say They Foiled Attacks
Counterterrorism police acting on intelligence raided a suspected militant hideout in a remote town in eastern Pakistan early Friday, triggering a shootout that killed five members of a separatist group, a spokesman said.
The New York Times
Report: Taliban allowing Al Qaeda training camps and providing support, despite U.S. agreement to cut all ties
Just months after the U.S. signed a controversial deal with the Taliban to end the long-running war in Afghanistan – predicated on the notion that the insurgent group would not offer safe haven to Al Qaeda – local officials worry that terrorists still reign in parts of the country.
Fox News
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NCMF calls on Muslims to pray for end to COVID-19 pandemic
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) urged the Muslim community to pray for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.
GMA News
REFLECTIONS: Eid’l Adha: Only the Purest of Sacrifice
Except that it is a non-working holiday, I have never given much thought about the Muslims’ celebration of Eid’l Adha; What it meant and the shared root it has with the Christian faith. This year, however, my peacebuilding journey led me to Islamic Relief Worldwide-Philippines (IRW-Philippines) where this festival is seriously observed with a humanitarian distribution of qurbani meat to less fortunate members of the community.
Mindanews
BARMM
BARMM sends 260 LSIs to Basilan on Feast of Sacrifice
On the Islamic Eid’l Adha celebration of “Feast of Sacrifice,” 260 Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs) found for the island provinces of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) were sent by the regional govern via the Port of Polloc.
NDBC News
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
Authorities preparing for Dawlah Islamiya retaliations
Authorities are bracing for retaliations by the Dawlah Islamiya following the deaths of two members in a drug sting in South Cotabato and nine more in a clash with soldiers in Maguindanao this week.
NDBC News
Datu Blah Sinsuat town still has no COVID-19 case
All 13 barangays in the seaside Datu Blah Sinsuat municipality in Maguindanao are still free from COVID-19, its local government unit said in a statement Saturday.
NDBC News
NORTH COTABATO
COVID WATCH: 25 new cases in Region 12, highest single day tally
The Department of Health in the Soccsksargen region today listed a whooping 25 new cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the single day highest record so far, raising the total number of COVID-19 positive to 285.
NDBC News
COVID WATCH: DOH-12 records 12 recoveries
A dozen recoveries of COVID-19 patients give some ray of hope for the frontliners and the patients themselves as they step out of the isolation facilities in the region.
NDBC News
LANAO PROVINCES
BASILAN
'Former rebels' undergo veggie production training
A GROUP of “former rebels” have undergone a three-day training on vegetable production in Tumahubong village, Sumisip, Basilan province.
Sunstar Zamboanga
SULU
6 Sayyaf men, 3 soldiers killed in Sulu clash during Eid al-Adha
While Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice on Friday (July 31), government forces and Abu Sayyaf clashed in Sulu, leaving three soldiers and six members of the homegrown terror group dead.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Locsin: Filipinos leaving Sabah should not be called repatriates
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Friday said Filipinos leaving Sabah due to the COVID-19 pandemic should not be called repatriates.
ABS-CBN News
Military, LGU strengthen measures in Ending the Local Armed Conflict in Sulu
Major General Corleto S. Vinluan Jr. PA, Commander of the 11th Infantry Division, joined the other members of Provincial Task Force to End the Local Armed Conflict in a meeting headed by Sulu Governor Abdusakur M. Tan at Sulu Area Coordinating Center in Patikul, Sulu on July 29, 2020.
Kalinaw News
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
Death penalty will place at risk OFWs on death row abroad, says Lagman
The enactment of a law reimposing death penalty on drug crimes will put the lives of overseas Filipinos workers on death row in other countries at even greater risk, veteran lawmaker Edcel Lagman of Albay said Friday.
GMA News
Lagman cites 12 ‘overriding reasons’ why lawmakers are hesitant to support reimposition of death penalty
Administration critic Rep. Edcel Lagman (Ind, Albay) on Friday cited 12 “overriding reasons” why lawmakers are hesitant in supporting President Duterte’s fresh bid for the restoration of the death penalty in the country.
Manila Bulletin
Philippine and int’l law on the death penalty
President Duterte revived interest in the death penalty when he included among his proposals in his State of the Nation Address that it be reinstated as penalty for drug-related crimes.
Manila Bulletin
Operations/ Incidents
6 Chinese nationals, drug suspect detained for P8-M worth of shabu seized in Subic Freeport
About P8-million worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) was seized in two separate operations inside the Subic Bay Freeport on Thursday, July 30, which led to the arrest of six Chinese nationals.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Drug peddler nabbed, P1.4-M worth of shabu seized
Authorities have arrested a notorious drug peddler and seized some PHP1.4 million worth of illegal drugs in Olongapo City on Thursday.
Philippine News Agency
Police, PDEA arrest 5 in Zambo anti-drug ops
Authorities arrested five drug suspects in separate anti-drug operations in this city and in nearby Zamboanga Sibugay province, officials said Friday.
Philippine News Agency, Sunstar Zamboanga
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAPPING
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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Slipper brand slammed for cultural sensitivity
A FOOTWARE company is under fire for lack of coordination with ethnic communities. The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) said legal action is being prepared against Tribu, which may be in violation of the Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) provisions under the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act.
Sunstar Baguio
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Recommendations on human rights
This is the last of a series of columns on the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights Report on the Philippines. As I wrote in the first article, this is a great report—factually correct, inclusive in taking in the inputs of government and stakeholders, and comprehensive. It is also constructive in its recommendations.
Manila Standard
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
Putting women in—the right—place
When you judge a woman by her appearance, it doesn’t define her, it defines you,” writes American motivational author and speaker Steve Maraboli. Perhaps he had Filipino lawyer and gadfly Ferdinand Topacio in mind. Topacio is notorious for the way he goes out of his way to court controversy, including shaming women celebrities and cursing the media.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Martial Law
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COVID-19
Filipinos divided about going to work, church even after COVID-19 lockdown —SWS
Filipinos are divided about going to work and attending religious activities even after the community quarantine due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ends, Social Weather Stations survey results released Friday showed.
GMA News
WHO: PH outnumbers China in COVID-19 cases in Western Pacific Region
The Philippines has surpassed China in the total number of COVID-19 infections in the Western Pacific Region, the latest World Health Organization (WHO) data have shown. According to WHO, the Philippines now has 89,374 COVID-19 cases while China has 84,292.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
UP experts project 150k COVID-19 cases by end of August
Experts from the University of the Philippines (UP) said Friday the number of COVID-19 cases in the country may reach 150,000 by the end of August.
GMA News, CNN Philippines
Cases
Philippines records 4,063 new COVID-19 cases, total now over 93k
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines grew to 93,354 on Friday after a record-high 4,063 new infections were recorded by the Department of Health (DOH).
GMA News, CNN Philippines
COVID-infected Coast Guard personnel now at 616 — spokesman
Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Commodore Armand Balilo on Friday said personnel infected with COVID-19 within PCG already rose to 616.
GMA News
COVID-19 hits 65 more Filipinos abroad, says DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Friday that 65 more Filipinos overseas contracted COVID-19. The latest cases, DFA said, increased the total infections among Filipinos abroad to 9,472.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Department of Health
DOH: No final agreement on anti-COVID vaccine allocation yet
The Philippines has yet to enter into a final agreement when it comes to the number of anti-COVID-19 vaccines that will be available to Filipinos, Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire said Friday.
GMA News
DOH maintains COVID-19 situation 'better' now despite questions on data
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday insisted that the COVID-19 situation in the country has improved despite questions from several personalities regarding the veracity of the department's data.
GMA News
DOH: Over 37,000 COVID-19 recoveries in a single day is based on scientific evidence
The re-tagging of over 37,000 asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases is based on scientific evidence, Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire said Friday.
GMA News
Third-party review of DOH's 'mass recovery' data needed, says Recto
Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto said the over 37,000 asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases retagged as recoveries by the Department of Health (DOH) in just a day should be carefully validated by a third-party.
GMA News
Doctors urge public to continue going to check-ups amid COVID-19
Doctors have reminded the public to continue seeking check-ups for their ailments, whether COVID-19 related or not, amid fears of some people to visit hospitals due to the pandemic.
GMA News
IATF
Areas under GCQ, MGCQ as announced on July 31, 2020
In a meeting with ranking officials aired Friday morning, President Rodrigo Duterte approved the following quarantine designations for the following local government units.
GMA News
20 million Filipinos to get free COVID-19 vaccine — Finance chief Dominguez
At least 20 million Filipinos will be provided with COVID-19 vaccine for free, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said.
GMA News
PNP releases guidelines for back-riding, penalties for violators
The Philippine National Police (PNP) released the guidelines for back-riding among married couples and partners living in the same residence on Friday, the last day for riders to install the required safety barriers.
GMA News
Gov’t should hire more health workers amid surge in COVID-19 cases — UP professor
The government should consider "urgent" increasing the number of healthcare workers in the front lines as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, a University of the Philippines professor said Friday.
GMA News
Gov't may require wearing of face shields, says DTI chief Lopez
The government is considering requiring citizens to wear face shields while in a public place as an added protection against COVID-19, Trade Secretary Mon Lopez said Friday.
GMA News
Regions
41 worshippers test positive for COVID-19 in Bataan after attending religious gathering
At least 41 persons tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after attending a religious gathering in a hotel in this town last July 19.
Manila Bulletin
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Doctor urges 2-week NCR ECQ as ‘breather’ for exhausted frontliners
The government should again place Metro Manila under an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), even just for two weeks, to give health workers a time to recuperate from exhaustion due to the non-stop admission of COVID-19 patients in hospitals, Philippine College of Physicians Vice President Dr. Maricar Limpin said Friday.
GMA News
Metro Manila stays under GCQ; Cebu City now also under GCQ
Metro Manila will remain under the general community quarantine (GCQ) despite the continued spike in COVID-19 cases, President Rodrigo Duterte said.
GMA News
Davao to lift liquor ban, reopen Roxas Night Market in September
The city may lift its 24/7 liquor ban and reopen the bustling Roxas Night Market starting September 1, months after the local government prohibited mass gathering, among other strict measures, to control the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Mayor Sara Duterte said.
Mindanews
Manila LGU to allocate P200-M for COVID-19 vaccine
The local government of Manila will earmark P200 million from its 2021 budget for the purchase of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines that will be given for free to the residents of the city.
Manila Bulletin
Baguio work sites under tight watch for Covid-19
While the government’s expanded testing for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has reached various construction sites in the city, laboratory examination results might mean more than isolation of just a few workers.
The Manila Times
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Private sector can import COVID-19 vaccine thru PITC once available —DTI chief
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on Friday said that while the Philippine International Trading Corp. (PITC) will facilitate the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines for the government, the private sector can also place their order through the state-run firm.
GMA News
PAL rolls out one-stop shop for Covid-19 testing for non-OFWs at Naia Terminal 2
PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) will roll out a One-Stop-Shop (OSS) center at Terminal 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) on Saturday ( August 1), to administer the mandatory real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test for returning overseas Filipinos and authorized foreign nationals.
Business Mirror
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
Duterte and his generals: A shock and awe response to the pandemic
The Philippine government's enhanced community quarantine and all its derivatives were patterned after the decades-long tactics of the military on border controls in its fight against armed groups.
Rappler
Social capital against COVID-19
This time, at least the rhetoric was right: “Heal as One,” instead of “War against COVID-19.” The Bayanihan Act itself fixed its provisions on constitutional anchors. And the initial response of a former mayor turned president looked to the level of government closest to the community, the barangay heads, to take the initiative in mobilizing the people against the pandemic.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
World
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 31 July
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have risen to more than 17.3 million around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University of Medicine. The number of confirmed deaths now stands at more than 673,000.
World Economic Forum
NIH delivering new COVID-19 testing technologies to meet U.S. demand
The National Institutes of Health is investing $248.7 million in new technologies to address challenges associated with COVID-19 testing (which detects SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus).
National Institute of Health
Coronavirus Australia: Victoria reports 627 new Covid-19 cases as multiple doctors in intensive care
Multiple doctors in Victoria – some of them early in their careers – are currently in intensive care after contracting Covid-19 at work.
The Guardian
Britain brings back restrictions as Europe, Asia see COVID-19 cases spike
The United Kingdom reintroduced new coronavirus restrictions in parts of northern England on Thursday amid a spike in cases, which is also occurring across Europe and Asia, stoking fears of a second wave.
NBC News
Coronavirus: Remote learning turns kids into zombies because we're doing it all wrong
Online education isn't the same as an in-person class, so why are schools using the same tired teaching methods? There are online tools that can help.
USA Today
Coronavirus: NI Covid-19 app won't work on older iPhones
The new StopCovid NI app does not work on iPhone 6 or older models, according to its developer. The software, due to be officially launched on Friday, has already been downloaded tens of thousands of times after it was released early.
BBC News
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Duterte: Philippines to beat COVID-19 by December with vaccines from China
President Rodrigo Duterte said the country will be back to normal by December because of anti-COVID-19 vaccines from China.
GMA News, Manila Standard
Duterte responds to criticism over lack of COVID-19 recovery plan
President Rodrigo Duterte responded to criticisms that his government failed to provide a detailed roadmap on how the Philippines will recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
GMA News
Duterte: Gov't to prioritize poor Filipinos when COVID-19 vaccine becomes available
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said poor Filipinos receiving government assistance will be the first to be given a vaccine against COVID-19 when it is available.
GMA News
Duterte on injecting COVID-19 vaccine to enemies: Bayoneta ang gamitin
President Rodrigo Duterte quipped that the military should use a bayonet to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to his enemies.
GMA News
Duterte: Military to implement govt's free vaccine program vs. COVID-19
President Rodrigo Duterte announced Friday that he ordered the military to implement the government's free COVID-19 immunization program for 20 million poorest Filipinos, subject to availability of the vaccine.
GMA News
Duterte: No COVID-19 vaccine for drug pushers
President Rodrigo Duterte said drug pushers will not be vaccinated against COVID-19. "Drug pusher, wala kayo," Duterte said in a public address aired Friday. Calling drug pushers and drug lords "dogs," the President said he will instead give the vaccine to poor communities.
GMA News
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Gasoline is alternative to alcohol as disinfectant, Duterte insists
President Rodrigo Duterte said he was not joking when he advised people last week that gasoline can be used as disinfectant.
GMA News
Gasoline must not be used as disinfectant, chemists warn public
An association of chemists in the country on Friday warned the public against the use of gasoline as a disinfectant.
GMA News
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Duterte‘s COVID-19 plan rings hollow if Duque stays — Kiko Pangilinan
Opposition Senator Francisco "Kiko" Pangilinan on Friday said he would not take President Rodrigo Duterte's COVID-19 recovery plans seriously unless Health Secretary Francisco Duque III is axed.
GMA News
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
ELECTION RELATED
DISASTER
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Cayetano: 'Economic federalism' has better chance than Cha-cha
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday said implementing "economic federalism" is still possible if the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) would not prosper, especially that the country continues to face the COVID-19 threat.
GMA News
JUDICIARY
'All systems go' for integrity, anti-corruption offices in judiciary -SC
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday said it is "all systems go" for two offices that will act on complaints against and investigate erring justices, judges, and court officials and employees.
GMA News
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Villanueva: No one should be denied access to COVID-19 vaccine
Every Filipino has the right to be immunized from COVID-19 once a vaccine becomes available, Senator Joel Villanueva said on Friday.
GMA News
Marcos seeks Senate probe on 'unnecessary' fees in some private universities amid COVID-19 pandemic
A Senate investigation has been sought on the questionable fees being collected by some universities in the Philippines even when students will not use some services under the flexible learning scheme.
GMA News
House of Representatives
Bayan Muna seeks House inquiry into alleged anomalies at PhilHealth
Bayan Muna party-list representatives are seeking a House inquiry into the alleged anomalies in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
GMA News
DILG apologizes for absence during House hearing on LSIs
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday apologized to the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability for its failure to attend the hearing about the situation of locally stranded individuals on Thursday.
GMA News
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
AFP welcomes Duterte's order to be 'implementing arm' of COVID-19 vaccine program
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday welcomed the latest pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte ordering the military to implement the government's free COVID-19 immunization program.
GMA News
Sobejana's track record to greatly benefit PH Army: spox
The Philippine Army (PA) on Friday said the experience, character and commitment to organizational excellence of its incoming commander, Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, will greatly help the organization fulfill its mandate.
Philippine News Agency
Philippine National Police
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
Government’s foreign loans reach $8 billion at end-June
THE GOVERNMENT received $8.203 billion in foreign currency (FX) loans in the first half of the year meant for its coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response, disaster risk management and Marawi’s reconstruction, among others, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said on Friday.
Business World Online, Philippine News Agency, Manila Standard, Philippine Star
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENTS
DTI chief bares added rules for gyms, personal grooming, review centers
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on Friday explained the additional health protocols to be complied by establishments that were allowed to open under general community quarantine starting August 1.
GMA News
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
PhilHealth mafia ‘very much active’ –Lacson
Amid allegations of "widespread corruption" at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday said he believes the syndicate within the agency is very much alive.
GMA News
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
Urgently needed: SCS Code of Conduct
The South China Sea has not been spared the nail-biting tension of 2020. As claimant states are preoccupied with efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous worrying incidents have occurred within the maritime territory, exacerbating the animosity among the states.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
LABOR
TRANSPORTATION
HEALTH
Creation of info center for cancer patients sought amid COVID-19 pandemic
Healthcare advocates are asking the government to make it easier for cancer patients to gain access to healthcare as the country continues to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
GMA News
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
DA turns over 18 units of equipment, training tools for Agri-Fishery Center in Caraga region
In full support of the establishment of accredited Agri-Fishery Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AFMTEC) in Caraga Region, the Department of Agriculture – Caraga turned over 18 units of testing equipment and training tools to Caraga State University (CSU) Main Campus, held at CSU Organic Agriculture Conference Hall on Thursday (July 30).
Manila Bulletin
EDUCATION
DepEd assigning 'learning facilitators' to help students without guides at home
In the ideal envisioned distance learning approach, parents would have an active role. They would facilitate and guide their children through the modular lessons that would be sent to students undergoing remote learning.
Rappler
Parents Teachers Alliance: Defer reopening of classes
Dear President Duterte: We, the Parents Teachers Alliance, a nationwide organization, welcome and support the recent enactment into law of Republic Act No. 11480, amending Section 3 of RA 7797, otherwise known as “An Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from 200 Days to not more than 220 Class Days.”
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Will the remote school system work?
There’s a school in Mactan called Einstein School Cebu that is welcoming students for the new school year. It’s apparently been educating children from pre-school to high school for some time. Now it boasts of new technology infrastructure providing enhanced internet facilities.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
WATER and ENERGY
DOE endorses $50M oil, gas exploration deals
he Department of Energy endorsed two oil and gas exploration applications with total investments of $50 million for the approval of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Manila Standard
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
P117 billion doesn’t go far
Is P117.4 billion gigantic? It is my estimate of the total amount of money the Filipino people received from the government, as of early July, to cope with the COVID-19 crisis.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
Rebooting Balik Probinsya: Solution to urban planning woes?
Out of the many proposals to survive the coming new normal, balik probinsya, translated literally as “return to the provinces,” was one of the solutions presented to finally decongest Metro Manila. It seemed like a practical option in the point of view of urban planning.
Manila Bulletin
TOURISM
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
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