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COVID-19
Cases
PH reports 4,393 fresh COVID-19 cases; DOH cites lower lab output
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday announced 4,393 new COVID-19 cases, citing lower laboratory output last Sunday, as the death toll breached the 42,000-mark.
ABS-CBN
Department of Health
Don’t let guard down: Drop in COVID-19 cases slower in four regions – FDA chief
The drop in COVID-19 infections in four regions has been slightly slowing down and may need government attention to prevent surges, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo said in a taped briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte that aired late Monday night.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Moreno to IATF: File charges vs DENR execs over protocol breach at dolomite beach
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno urged the government's coronavirus task force to file charges against Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) officials for failing to impose proper health standards when they opened the Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach to the public over the weekend.
Rappler
Regions
Luzon including NCR
OCTA: NCR now low risk for COVID-19
OCTA Research on Tuesday tagged Metro Manila as low risk for COVID-19 as new cases continued to decline.
CNN Philippines
Visayas
Central Visayas administers 3.2 million Covid-19 jabs
The Central Visayas region has administered a total of 3.2 million doses of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine seven months since the start of the national vaccination rollout in March, a Department of Health (DOH)-Region 7 official said on Tuesday.
Philippine News Agency
Eastern Visayas aims to achieve herd immunity vs COVID before end of 2021
As the Department of Health (DOH) in Eastern Visayas aims to achieve herd immunity in the region before the end of the year, several local governments are devising schemes to reach this goal.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Mindanao
Covid-19 vax for A3 aged 12-17 in Davao region starts Oct. 29
The Department of Health in the Davao Region (DOH-11$ announced on Tuesday that the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccination rollout for minors aged 12 to 17 with comorbidities will start on October 29 in identified hospitals throughout the region.
Philippine News Agency
Cagayan de Oro sees vaccination working, fewer people in hospitals
Cagayan de Oro has seen significant gains in its vaccination rollout in recent weeks, removing itself from the list of Mindanao cities with the highest number of COVID-19 cases.
Rappler
World
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Duterte bats for peace, stability in South China Sea as ASEAN twin summits begin
President Duterte has reiterated his call for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to remain united in pursuing peace, stability, and prosperity in the South China Sea in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
Manila Bulletin
Duterte hails signing of PH-Korea free trade pact: 'Our economies need it'
President Duterte has welcomed the signing of the Philippines-Republic of Korea (ROK) free trade agreement on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Manila Bulletin
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Robredo on vote-buying: Take the money, but vote by conscience
Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday said the public can take money from unscrupulous politicians, but vote according to their conscience in the 2022 elections.
ABS-CBN
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
COA flags NHA payments for unfinished houses
The National Housing Authority (NHA) paid P426.1 million for 1,087 government housing units which were found to be not substantially completed.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
Philippines, South Korea conclude free trade talks — DTI
Free trade negotiations between the Philippines and South Korea have concluded, a move seen to make the country’s exports to the East Asian nation competitive, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Tuesday.
GMA News
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
93% of teachers, school staff joining pilot in-person classes already vaccinated — DepEd
About 93.2 percent of teachers and school staff who are joining the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes are already vaccinated against COVID-19 starting November 15, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Tuesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ELECTION RELATED
LIST: Registered political parties, party-lists for the 2022 Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released the list of registered political parties and party lists in the upcoming 2022 Elections.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Dela Rosa met with Sara Duterte in 'private capacity', says PDP-Laban faction
Presidential aspirant Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa was acting in a "private capacity" when he discussed the 2022 elections with Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio this week, a wing of the PDP-Laban said on Tuesday.
ABS-CBN
Kasambahays ask Robredo: Are you angry at Bongbong?
This was one of the questions that household service workers or kasambahays had for Vice President Leni Robredo when she attended Tuesday a virtual forum with them, to which she replied no.
Philippine Star
Isko to critics after remarks vs Robredo: I’m sorry, this isn’t about Mr. Congeniality
While apologizing to those he may have offended over his remarks against Vice President Leni Robredo, presidential candidate Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso stood Monday by his comments, saying he does not like sugar-coating.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LABOR
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Solons dare House leaders to prioritize bill scrapping excise tax on petroleum
Opposition lawmakers on Tuesday, Oct. 26 urged leaders of the House of Representatives to prioritize the passage of a bill that seeks to repeal the law imposing excise tax on oil products.
Manila Bulletin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Duterte renews call to keep peace in South China Sea
President Rodrigo Duterte has renewed his call to retain unity in pursuing peace and stability in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
West Philippine Sea
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
DOTr to defend proposal to increase passenger capacity in public transport
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is ready to defend on October 28, its recommendation to increase passenger capacity in public transportation, road, and rail, with pilot implementation in Metro Manila, before the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
TOURISM
Acting mayor allows fully vaccinated people into Cebu City even without swab test
Acting Mayor Michael Rama has allowed the entry of fully vaccinated individuals into this city even without a negative swab test result.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
WATER and ENERGY
PH looking into ETM financing in shift to nonpolluting energy
The Philippines is looking into the viability of the so-called energy transition mechanism (ETM) to finance its shift to clean and renewable sources of power from the current dependence on coal.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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