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COVID-19
Department of Health
DOH: No cause yet to raise alert level in Metro Manila, but stricter restrictions possible
A health official said on Monday there is no basis yet for Metro Manila to be placed under the stricter Alert Level 2 despite the majority of cities recording increases in COVID-19 cases.
CNN Philippines
REGIONS
Luzon including NCR
Mga magsasaka at estudyante na inaresto sa Tarlac, nakapagpiyansa na
Pansamantalang nakalaya ngayong Linggo ang 83 na magsasaka, estudyante, journalists at advocates na hinuli sa Brgy. Tinang, Concepcion, Tarlac noong Huwebes.
ABS-CBN News
After arrest of ‘Tinang 93,’ DAR asks groups to not use farmers for political agenda
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Bernie Cruz on Monday appealed to “leftist” groups to not use farmers for their political agenda.
Inquirer
Visayas
DILG seeks adjustments to Cebu’s optional rule on masking outdoors
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is seeking adjustments to the executive order earlier issued by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in order to align its provisions with the national face mask rule.
Inquirer
Some senators back Gwen’s EO on wearing of face masks
“Encourage wearing of mask, ipaalala sa mga tao na magsuot nito indoors pero sa labas na may fresh air, may circulation ng hangin, sana payagan nang maging optional ang pagsusuot ng face mask,” Pimentel said.
Inquirer
Cebu’s optional face mask rule stays; Garcia warns vs arrest of ‘unmasked’
Cebu’s optional rule on the use of face masks in open and well-ventilated spaces stays, Governor Gwen Garcia said Monday, warning that apprehension of those “unmasked” in the province may be “illegal.”
Inquirer
Mindanao
Dengue kills 17 in Soccsksargen
SEVENTEEN people have died from dengue fever in Soccsksargen, while 1,664 others have been infected with the mosquito-borne disease since January this year, the regional health office reported on Thursday.
The Manila Times
World
Global nuclear arsenal to grow for first time since Cold War – think-tank
The global nuclear arsenal is expected to grow in the coming years for the first time since the Cold War while the risk of such weapons being used is the greatest in decades, a leading conflict and armaments think-tank said on Monday, June 13.
Rappler
Advocates, survivors applaud 'new beginning' with Senate's gun deal -- but want more done
Gun safety advocates and organizations on Sunday quickly applauded the anti-gun violence framework announced by a bipartisan group of senators -- but some called for further action.
ABC News
Ukraine war: India, China and other Asian nations growing markets for shunned Russian oil
India has guzzled nearly 60 million barrels of Russian oil in 2022, compared with 12 million barrels in all of 2021, according to commodity data firm Kpler
South China Morning Post
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
Diokno plans six-year fiscal framework
Incoming Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno wants to put in place a formal fiscal plan that will take control of government expenditures, set clear borrowing and revenue programs, as well as design policies to manage budget deficits in the next six-years.
Manila Bulletin
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
ADB to continue support for ‘Build, Build, Build’ under Bongbong Marcos admin
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will continue supporting the Philippine government’s “Build, Build, Build” program under the administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Inquirer
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
PAF multi-role fighter project OK'd
"Ang MRF acquisition natin ay na-approve na ng ating Presidente subalit ang pagpili kung anu mismo ang model, type ay nasa pipeline pa kasi madaming pong proponents na nag-ooffer sa atin subalit dadaan po ito sa matinding screening process. So sa ngayon iyong na lang po ang pagkukulang (Our MRF acquisition project has already been approved by the President but the selection process for the particular fighter model or type are still in the pipeline as a lot of proponents are offering us their products, all of these will have to undergo a strict screening process. For now, that is the only thing lacking)," he said in a media interview.
PNA
Philippine National Police
Will PNP allow protesters near Marcos inauguration? Danao says only if they’re shouting ‘mabuhay’
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will allow rallies near President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s inauguration site if they would support the new administration, the acting police chief said on Monday.
Inquirer
PNP’s advice to cops who won’t follow mask mandate: Just resign
Police officers and officials who will refuse to heed the national government’s COVID-19 protocols on face mask use should just resign, Philippine National Police officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. said on Monday.
Inquirer
ELECTION RELATED
Laudiangco remains as Comelec acting spokesperson
Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) Law Department Director Atty. John Rex Laudiangco will remain as the poll body’s acting spokesperson.
Inquirer
Local elections
Voters registration for Brgy, SK elex this July
Voters registration is expected to resume this July for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Inquirer
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
Health security for all should be the government’s guiding principle
COVID-19 cases in the Philippines have been relatively low for the past several months. But just a few days ago, the Department of Health declared that new Omicron variants have been detected in the country, while it has ramped up efforts to prevent the entry of monkeypox.
Inquirer
Why Soce is important
For good governance, to find out (1) whether their expenses were within the limits prescribed by law, (2) what specifically the expenses were for, (3) who their donors were and their motives for their large contributions, and (4) whether they and their donors could truly afford the alleged donations and expenses.
Inquirer
Law of Duterte Land: Justice Carpio on Duterte’s damage to rule of law
“For me, the drug war was clearly unconstitutional,” said Carpio. That is a strong statement coming from the justice who was member-in-charge of the petitions in the Supreme Court seeking to declare the drug war unconstitutional. Since Carpio’s retirement in 2019, the petitions have been passed on to two more justices.
Rappler
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
JICA vows PCG modernization support
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) vowed to continue supporting the modernization and the capacity development efforts of the Philippine Coastguard (PCG).
Manila Bulletin
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Marcos to keep 'independent policy,' cooperate with Russia —envoy
President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will maintain his "independent policy" in connection with the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Marat Pavlov said Monday.
GMA News | ABS-CBN News
West Philippine Sea
China testing PH resolve to keep Ayungin Shoal
The latest reported incidents in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea illustrate China’s capacity to control the area despite its being occupied by the Philippines through the decrepit Philippine Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre, according to a maritime expert.
Inquirer
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Egyptian ambassador invites Marcos to attend COP27
"This topic we talked about how just the international community to respond to the challenges of climate change and both share just probably we are different in geography and climate nature, however, we share the main concerns," he said in a press conference after his courtesy visit on the Philippines' 17th President.
ABS-CBN News
WATER and ENERGY
Russia willing to 'extend help' to Philippines with energy sources, says envoy
Russian Ambassador Marat Pavlov on Monday said Russia is willing to cooperate with the Philippines amid the spike of oil prices due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
GMA News
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