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COVID-19
Cases
PH posts 15,592 new COVID-19 cases amid low testing output
The Philippines' total COVID-19 cases on Wednesday rose by 15,592 to 2,417,419, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
ABS-CBN
Department of Health
COVID-19 test kits procured by gov't not near-expiry, says FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test kits that were procured last year were not nearly expired.
Manila Bulletin
IATF/NTF COVID-19
100 M COVID-19 vaccines in PH by end October — Galvez
There will be an estimated 100 million doses of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines in the country by the end of October if all the scheduled deliveries are completed, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. disclosed.
Manila Bulletin
Regions
Luzon including NCR
COVID-19 reproduction number in NCR further slips to 1.03 — OCTA
The COVID-19 reproduction number in Metro Manila further decreased from 1.11 to 1.03, independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research said on Wednesday, a day after it noted a possible “end game” of the Delta variant in the Philippines.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Visayas
Before September ends, Bacolod reaches most COVID-19 deaths in a month
COVID-19 deaths in Bacolod City in September 2021 have zoomed past the 18-month pandemic high recorded in the same month last year, City Administrator Em Ang told Rappler on September 22.
Rappler
Mindanao
Cagayan de Oro sees lowest number of COVID-19 cases in 6 months
Cagayan de Oro registered its lowest single-day number of COVID-19 infections in six months on Wednesday, September 22, but local officials were still edgy because of surges in cases in other areas in northern Mindanao and neighboring regions.
Rappler
World
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Duterte says UN ‘inadequate’, cites need for reforms
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday hit the United Nations f(UN) or being “inadequate” in addressing global crises that “demand effective global governance.”
Philippine Daily Inquirer
No nation can diminish importance of 2016 ruling on West PH Sea –Duterte
No nation can diminish the importance of the 2016 arbitral award on the South China Sea amid disputes in the area, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
'Just chill,' Robredo spox tells supporters as VP yet to announce 2022 plans
Vice President Leni Robredo's camp on Wednesday asked her supporters to stay "chill" as she held back on announcing her 2022 election plans, even after 3 other potential rivals said they would seek the presidency.
ABS-CBN
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
AboitizLand to expand Foressa, Amoa projects
THE real estate arm of the Aboitiz Group is expanding its residential projects in Cebu on the back of strong sales take-up amid the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the property market.
Sun Star
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DOJ awaits Senate report on gov’t deals with Pharmally to conduct probe if needed
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has to wait for the Senate to finish its inquiry into the alleged anomalous government transactions with Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation involving more than P10 billion before it can start its own probe for criminal prosecution if warranted.
Manila Bulletin
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
General in red-tagging brouhaha named Army division chief
A Philippine Army general, whose unit was once linked to the release of an erroneous red-tagging list, was named division commander in the Visayas.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
DOH prioritizes teachers’ vaccination for in-person classes
The Department of Health (DOH) has agreed to prioritize the vaccination of teachers in areas selected for the pilot resumption of face-to-face classes in the country.
Philippine Star
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ELECTION RELATED
Mayor Sara should not wait for PRRD to withdraw — Secretary Paras
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte should just run for President in the 2022 national elections, instead of waiting for her father, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to reconsider his vice presidential plans.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LABOR
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Gordon: Senate uncovered ‘mother of all corruption’ under Duterte admin
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee uncovered the “mother of all corruption” in the Duterte’s administration’s pandemic supply deals with a foreign-led company, Senator Richard Gordon said Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Senate OKs on 2nd reading bill increasing age for determining statutory rape
After impassioned and intellectual discussions on the bill, the Senate has approved on second reading Senate Bill No. 2332, which amends the Revised Penal Code to raise the age for determining statutory rape from 12 to 16 years old.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Senate panel OKs P8 billion budget of OP
The Senate finance committee swiftly passed yesterday the proposed P8.1-billion budget of the Office of the President (OP) despite repeated attacks on the chamber by President Duterte over senators’ investigation into alleged corruption in his administration.
Philippine Star
House of Representatives
House seeks extension of voters’ registration
The House of Representatives yesterday pushed for the extension of voters’ registration up to Oct. 31.
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
No hike on toll fees amid pandemic — Tugade
Despite calls of tollway operators for toll rates hike, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade assured motorists Tuesday, Sept. 21, that there will be no increase in toll fees amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Manila Bulletin
TOURISM
WATER and ENERGY
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