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COVID-19
Cases
Philippines' COVID-19 count nears 2 million with 13,827 new cases by end-August
The Philippines ended August with 13,827 more coronavirus cases, its total count nearing two million and the World Health Organization saying the Delta variant is now dominant in the country.
Philippine Star
Delta now dominant COVID-19 variant in the Philippines – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, August 31, that the highly transmissible Delta variant was now the dominant COVID-19 variant in the Philippines.
Rappler
PH may hit 25,000 daily COVID-19 cases by next week — OCTA Research
The Philippines will likely reach about 25,000 daily new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by next week, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said on Tuesday, Aug. 31.
Manila Bulletin
Department of Health
FDA OKs doctor-prescribed Pfizer booster shots once given full approval in PH
Doctors can prescribe Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as a booster shot if it gets full approval in the country, the chief of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
FDA: Moderna vaccine contamination in Japan won’t affect PH vaccination
The contamination woes of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in Japan will not affect the Philippines’ vaccination with the said product, the chief of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DOH eyes streamlining of process for releasing SRA
The Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday it is trying to streamline the process for providing special risk allowance (SRA) to health workers amid clamor on the delay of releasing the government benefits.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
IATF/NTF COVID-19
PH expects 54.5 M COVID-19 vaccines in next two months — Galvez
The country is anticipating the delivery of a total 54.5 million vaccine doses against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in September and October, a top government official revealed.
Manila Bulletin
WHO looking into PH’s face shield policy vs COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it is looking into the country’s experience of implementing the use of face shield against coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Manila Bulletin
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Las Pinas LGU distributes 93.68% of ‘ayuda’ to beneficiaries
The Las Pinas City government has distributed 93.68% of the financial aid or “ayuda” allotted by the national government for the qualified beneficiaries in the city.
Manila Bulletin
Visayas
More cases of Delta variant detected in Bohol
Health authorities have detected more cases of the more transmissible Delta variant in the province of Bohol, which has been experiencing a surge in new infections.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Mindanao
BARMM still low risk among Mindanao regions: exec
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) remains at low risk category for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) among the regions in Mindanao.
Philippine News Agency
World
South Africa detects new coronavirus variant, still studying its mutations
South African scientists have detected a new coronavirus variant with multiple mutations but are yet to establish whether it is more contagious or able to overcome the immunity provided by vaccines or prior infection.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Duterte admits he ordered Duque to skip bidding on PPE purchase
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday admitted he was the one who ordered Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to skirt from the bidding process in the procurement of protective personal equipment (PPE) during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Duterte defends Chinese ex-adviser Yang amid alleged ties to Pharmally
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday defended Chinese businessman and his former economic adviser Michael Yang, even clearing him from involvement in the illegal drug trade amid reports linking him to a company that bagged the bulk of government procurement deals.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Duterte warns of ‘crisis’ if Senate would be ‘rude’ to Cabinet during hearing
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday warned of a constitutional crisis after he threatened to bar Cabinet members from attending congressional inquiries if lawmakers would “rudely” question them.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Over 200 groups urge Leni to run for president
More than 200 groups representing different sectors and grassroots organizations across the country are support ing calls urging Vice President Leni Robredo to run for president next year.
Philippine Star
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
SC reiterates scrapping of ‘condonation doctrine’ as shield of elected officials
The then condonation doctrine, which had absolved for many decades the administrative liability of elected public officials with their re-election to the same office, cannot be invoked anymore starting April 12, 2016 and in the succeeding elections thereafter.
Manila Bulletin
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Quakes, 'upwelling' continue at Taal Volcano — Phivolcs
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) continues to detect “increased unrest” at Taal Volcano, based on the 24-hour monitoring of the active volcano in Batangas.
Manila Bulletin
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
Teachers appeal to DepEd: ‘Allow us to rest, to recharge’
Teachers are appealing to the Department of Education (DepEd) to allow them to have enough rest before a new school year starts next month.
Manila Bulletin
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ELECTION RELATED
Duterte: Imee visits Sara in Davao, hoping to be vice presidential bet
President Rodrigo Duterte has claimed that Senator Imee Marcos is eyeing to become the running mate of his daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio should she vie for the presidency.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LABOR
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Duterte is in ‘panic mode’ after Senate’s probe of pandemic funds — Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday brushed off President Rodrigo Duterte’s rants against him, saying the Chief Executive is now in “panic mode” and attempting to discourage the Senate from probing the purchase of “overpriced” pandemic response supplies.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
House of Representatives
House bill wants jail term vs vaccine hoppers, hoarders
Having “unauthorized vaccines” as well as “vaccine hoarding” may soon be considered a crime once a bill in the House of Representatives is approved by Congress and signed into law by President Duterte.
Philippine Star
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
WATER and ENERGY
Powering growth: Energy solutions for the Philippines
The Philippines is growing—with an ever more prosperous economy and more opportunities for its citizens. But economic growth means there is a need for more power, with plans today to increase the nation’s total installed power capacity to 58.4GW by 2030.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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