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COVID-19
Cases
DOH reports 5,828 new COVID-19 cases
The Philippines has recorded 5,828 more coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday, July 22.
Manila Bulletin
Department of Health
Local transmission of Delta variant in PH detected — DOH
Health authorities have detected the local transmission of the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) announced Thursday night.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DOH Bicol clarifies Delta variant case not detected in the region
The Delta variant case of COVID-19 whose reported address was in Bicol was not a local case in the region, the Bicol Center for Health Development (CHD) clarified on Thursday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
IATF/NTF COVID-19
COVID-19 contact tracing stepped up; public urged to follow protocols
Malacañang said that it will step up its contact tracing game to arrest the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) following reports of an increase in the number of cases in different areas in the country, particularly in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Manila Bulletin
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Early stages of COVID-19 surge has started in NCR — OCTA
A surge of COVID-19 cases “in its early stages” has started in Metro Manila, OCTA Research said Thursday as it called for urgent response from the government to reverse the trend in cases.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
100% of target senior citizens in Pasig receive 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine
All senior citizens in Pasig City, who were targeted to be immunized, have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Mayor Vico Sotto said on Thursday (July 22).
Manila Bulletin
Visayas
Huge turnout as Tacloban City rolls out J&J COVID-19 vaccine
Senior citizens and those with existing illnesses trooped to the two shopping malls which serve as the vaccination centers in this city to get inoculated with the US-made Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Pharmaceuticals) vaccine.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Mandaue LGU brings vaccines closer to seniors, PWDs, bedridden
The Mandaue City government has launched a program to bring the vaccines closer to its residents, especially senior citizens.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Mindanao
Davao City health official encourages vaccinees to take photos, videos of vaccination
A health official here said that posting photos and videos of vaccination experiences on social media will also encourage others to get vaccinated.
Manila Bulletin
World
China says WHO plan to audit labs in COVID origins probe 'arrogant'
China on Thursday said a WHO proposal to audit Chinese labs as part of further investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic showed “disrespect” and “arrogance towards science”.
Manila Bulletin
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Pacquiao free to prove corruption claims, it’s a free country, says Palace
Senator Manny Pacquiao could do whatever he wishes to support claims of supposed corruption in government since the Philippines is a free country after all, Malacañang said Thursday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Robredo announces 5 vaccination sites for Nagavax Express
Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, July 22, announced the five vaccination sites that will be used for the Nagavax Express, the spinoff of her Vaccine Express initiative, in her hometown of Naga to help vaccinate senior citizens and persons with comorbidities.
Manila Bulletin
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
Sandiganbayan allows withdrawal of 1 of 3 charges vs ex-Gov. Ampatuan, others
The Sandiganbayan has allowed the withdrawal of the charge of failure to render accounts filed against former Maguindanao Gov. Datu Sajid Islam Uy Ampatuan and several others in connection with the implementation of the P500 million farm-to-market roads in 2009.
Manila Bulletin
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
4 sectors drive demand for flexible work spaces in PH during pandemic
Demand for flexible work space in the Philippines is driven by business services, finance, pharmaceuticals, and technology, as more companies implement flexibility measures and explore opportunities for expansion in the country and in the Southeast Asia region
Manila Bulletin
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
Government receives 34 bids for PNR-Calamba project
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said a total of 34 bids from six local companies and 17 international firms have been received for contract packages of the PNR-Calamba project which is targeted to start construction next year.
The Philippine Star
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Joint oil exploration possible if compliant with Constitution – DOE
The joint exploration in the West Philippine Sea will push through only if compliant with the 60-40 ownership rule under the Constitution, the Department of Energy (DOE) said yesterday.
The Philippine Star
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
DepEd continues to uplift educational technology in PH
Recognizing how technology can make the delivery of education more effective, the Department of Education (DepEd) continues to initiate efforts to ensure the stakeholders – particularly the teachers – are equipped with educational technology skills that they might need.
Manila Bulletin
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ELECTION RELATED
Group moves to disqualify Kabataan party-list from 2022 polls
The Liga Independencia Pilipinas has petitioned the Commission on Elections to disqualify the Kabataan Party-List from the 2022 national elections.
Manila Standard
Go: PDP-Laban party unity needed
Unity among members of the ruling Partido Demokratikong Pilipino (PDP)-Laban party is needed as its senatorial slate begins to take shape.
Manila Bulletin
Hontiveros warns of increased Chinese cyberespionage ahead of 2022 polls
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday expressed certainty that China will carry out cyberespionage activities in the Philippines ahead of the country’s May 2022 elections.
Manila Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Dumaguete reclamation to devastate nearby protected areas, marine biodiversity— conservation group
A conservation group has warned of the proposed land reclamation in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental, as the project would devastate the town's marine biodiversity and nearby protected areas.
ABS-CBN News
LABOR
FoodPanda riders refute Bello’s claim that they’ve settled with management
The group of riders of the popular food delivery app FoodPanda refuted the claim of Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III that everything had been settled between the management and the riders earlier suspended for 10 years for initiating a silent protest over their measly pay.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
2 senators welcome SC ruling on PH’s cooperation with ICC probe
At least two senators welcomed a Supreme Court ruling stating that the Philippines remains obligated to cooperate with any investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) despite its withdrawal from the Rome Statute.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
House of Representatives
SC ruling upheld ICC jurisdiction over Duterte 'crimes' even before his presidency -Lagman
Senior members of the House of Representatives lauded as victory for justice and rule of law the Supreme Court (SC) ruling that upheld the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the cases of crimes against humanity allegedly committed under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Manila Bulletin
Speaker Velasco: Congress proud as Duterte partner in making genuine change for Filipinos
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Thursday, July 22 said he and his colleagues in Congress take pride in being partners of President Duterte as he moved strongly to initiate “genuine change for the benefit of Filipino people.”
Manila Bulletin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
PH-China joint exploration in WPS can still 'move forward' as long as Constitution is followed–DOE exec
Department of Energy (DOE) Spokesperson Felix William Fuentebella believes that the proposed joint exploration for oil and gas between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) can still “move forward”.
Manila Bulletin
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
Aboitiz renews vow to fight malnutrition, end hunger through ‘Kain Tayo Pilipinas’
The Aboitiz group has thrown its support to the “Kain Tayo Pilipinas” program, which seeks to feed and alleviate malnutrition in the country’s, as part of its commitment to help the Philippines achieve the goal of ending hunger by 2030.
Business Mirror
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
DOT launches Halal Food Tourism
Coinciding with the celebration of the Muslim festival Eid’l Adha, the Department of Tourism (DOT) of The Philippines launches the Halal Culinary Tourism series that introduces the initiative and showcases unique culinary finds in Mindanao. The video series can be viewed by the public on the Department’s social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube and Instagram starting today.
Travel Daily News
WATER and ENERGY
DOE pushes shift to renewables during Duterte’s term
Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi said the agency has been pursuing policies for the country to transition to renewable energy as a source of power during the Duterte administration.
Philippine News Agency
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