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COVID-19
Cases
DOH: Too early to say there is local transmission of Omicron subvariant
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday said it is too early to say if there is already a local transmission of the COVID-19 Omicron BA.2.12.1 despite the detection of subvariants from two Filipinos in Metro Manila without travel history outside the country.
Inquirer
Department of Health
Another stint as health chief? Duque says 'tired', plans to go back to province
Health Secretary Francisco Duque said Friday he does not want to continue to serve in his post under the next administration. President Rodrigo Duterte has repeatedly rejected calls for Duque's firing over his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the P15-billion corruption allegation against medical state insurer PhilHealth, whose board is chaired by Duque.
ABS-CBN News
Regions
Luzon including NCR
2 menor de edad sa Norzagaray tiklo sa tangkang pagpatay
Arestado ang dalawang menor de edad na lalaki matapos umano silang manutok ng baril at manaksak ng nakaalitan sa Norzagaray, Bulacan.
ABS-CBN News
Mindanao
Voters who ‘sold’ votes in Surigao Sur go on mobile phone buying spree
For two straight days after the May 9 polls, most of the popular low-cost mobile phone brands were sold out at the three shopping malls here as residents from the neighboring towns of Surigao del Sur went on a shopping spree, using the money they allegedly exchanged for votes.
Mindanews
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
‘Lost’ Picasso spotted in Imelda Marcos’s home after son’s election win
The glimpse of a possible Picasso in the home of Imelda Marcos seen during a visit by her son, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, after his election win has set off a flurry of speculation in the Philippines, where the family that once plundered billions is set to return to power.
The Guardian
Quizzed on Picasso in Imelda's home, Marcos spox dares Bautista to fly home instead
The team of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. — presumptive president-elect — on Friday chose to go on the offensive instead of explaining sightings of a missing Picasso painting at the house of clan matriarch Imelda Marcos.
Philstar
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
Islamic fintech, halal economy
The Philippines is emerging as an Islamic fintech hub in a region projected to be a center of innovation in the halal or Sharia-compliant monetary sector.
Business Mirror
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
AFP capable of countering Reds attack in countryside
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is more than ready to counter attacks or violent activities that might be conducted by the New People's Army (NPA) in the countryside following reports that militant groups will stage protest actions on Friday.
PNA
Philippine National Police
Over 21K erring cops dismissed, sanctioned since July 2016
Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge, Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr., has assured the police force upholds accountability through quick response to reports of abuse of its personnel as the PNP leadership pursues reforms to make the police organization a more transparent, accountable, and credible organization.
PNA
EDUCATION
IATF wants face-to-face classes for all private and public schools
The Inter-Agency Task Force strongly supports the conduct of in-person classes for all private and public schools for basic education, acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar said in a statement Friday.
CNN Philippines
UP may alok na kurso para sa mga baguhang mambabatas
May alok na maikling kurso ang University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP NCPAG) para sa mga baguhang senador at kongresista na inaasahang sasabak sa paggawa ng mga batas.
ABS-CBN News
CHED: Mandatory ROTC should include disaster response training
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chief is proposing to include disaster response training if the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) becomes mandatory again.
ABS-CBN News
UP advisory council blasts Esperon for red-tagging students
The University of the Philippines (UP) on Friday defended its students who had been part of protests after alleged irregularities tainted the conduct of the May 9, 2022 polls.
ABS-CBN News
ELECTION RELATED
National elections
Galvez confident next admin will sustain Duterte Administration’s legacy of peace
“Key milestones have been realized during the term of President Rodrigo Duterte. It is our hope and prayer that the incoming administration will continue to protect, sustain, and build upon the gains of the country’s peace processes,” Galvez said.
OPAPRU
Marcos campaign manager Abalos to head DILG
Former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr., campaign manager for Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., has accepted an offer to head the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Marcos' spokesperson said.
Philstar
Ignored questions at Marcos team presser raise concerns
Hostility from the team of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., presumptive president-elect, highlights the need for the press to stand together, journalists and rights group said.
Philstar
Concepcion: Inclusive growth possible under BBM admin
The overwhelming mandate given to presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is seen to pave the way for the country to achieve inclusive economic growth, presidential adviser for entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion said.
Philstar
Vic Rodriguez pangungunahan ang transition team ni BBM
Pangungunahan ng tagapagsalitang si Vic Rodriguez ang transition team ni presidential front-runner Bongbong Marcos. Si dating Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos na nagsilbing campaign manager naman ni Marcos ang posibleng italagang hepe ng Department of the Interior and Local Government
ABS-CBN News
LIST: Who are in Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet?
Presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has started naming appointees to his Cabinet.
Rappler
Robredo to launch Angat Buhay NGO in July
Following the widespread volunteerism spirit that her office and campaign have initiated, Vice President Leni Robredo bared her plans in launching the 'widest' volunteer center in the country.
CNN Philippines
Local elections
Ex-Army general defeats clan scion
A retired 63-year-old Army general has toppled a political clan member, whose family has been well-entrenched for two decades in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, in the May 9 elections.
The Manila Times
Chua brothers score landslide wins
The eldest of the siblings, Dino Chua, was reelected as Noveleta mayor with 19,260 votes against the 6,656 garnered by his closest political rival, Enrico Alvarez. With the victory, Dino will now serve his third term in office. He ran under the United Nationalist Alliance party.
The Manila Times
8 former and active media practitioners win poll bids in GenSan, South Cotabato
Eight former and active media practitioners, four of them coming from the same media network, are among the big winners in this city and nearby South Cotabato province in the May 9 elections.
Mindanews
At least 10 Ecleo clan members win key seats in Dinagat Islands
The Ecleos of Dinagat Islands reclaimed their position as a dominant local political force in the Caraga region with the reelection of one of its scions as a congressman and the election of at least nine other members of the clan to key local positions across the province.
Rappler
Comelec
Comelec: Too early to tell if Smartmatic still tapped in 2025
With its internal investigation into the Smartmatic vote-counting machine mishaps that saddled most of the 2022 polls still ongoing, the Commission on Elections Thursday said that it is still too early to tell if Smartmatic will be the commission's partner of choice to provide poll machines again in 2025.
Philstar
245 vote buying incidents recorded
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said at least 245 vote buying incidents were reported in the 2022 national and local election season.
Philstar
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk Says His $44 Billion Twitter Deal Is ‘On Hold’
Elon Musk said his planned acquisition of Twitter Inc. TWTR -9.67%▼ was “temporarily on hold” because of concerns about fake accounts, a surprise twist that jolted investors and raised questions about his willingness to go through with the $44 billion transaction.
Wall Street Journal
LABOR
DOLE: Minimum wage hikes approved in NCR, Western Visayas
NCR minimum wage workers will see a daily increase of P33, which the labor department says 'is expected to protect around 1 million minimum wage earners in private establishments in the region from undue low pay.’ Labor groups say it’s not enough.
Rappler
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Gatchalian to vie for Senate presidency
Reelectionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian bared Friday that he will eye the Senate presidency in the coming 19th Congress. Running fourth in the ongoing partial and unofficial tally, Gatchalian will be on his second six-year term.
PNA
House of Representatives
Villar’s Nacionalista Party backs Romualdez as next House Speaker
House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez has secured the backing of the Villar-led Nacionalista Party (NP), another major political party.
Inquirer
Arroyo endorses Romualdez as Speaker of 19th Congress
Former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has endorsed Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez to be the Speaker of the incoming 19th Congress.
Inquirer
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Australian, Japanese PMs send congratulations to Marcos
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday congratulated Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on his presumptive win in the presidential election.
PNA
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
Red tide alert still up in 2 Surigao areas
The presence of toxic red tide beyond the regulatory limit continues to persist in two areas in the Caraga Region.
PNA
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