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COVID-19
Cases
PH logs 665 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since July 2020
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday again recorded the lowest daily count of coronavirus cases so far for the year, with 665 new infections, bringing the total confirmed case count to 2,832,375.
Philippine Daily Inquirer | CNN Philippines
Omicron poses ‘very high’ global risk, countries must prepare–WHO
The Omicron variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a “very high” global risk where COVID-19 surges could have “severe consequences” in some areas, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Department of Health
Still not clear if Omicron attacks certain age group: DOH
A health official on Monday said there is still no evidence showing that the newly identified coronavirus variant Omicron is more likely to infect the younger population or cause severe symptoms.
Philippine News Agency
IATF/NTF COVID-19
IATF suspends plan to reopen PH to foreign tourists: BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has suspended a plan to reopen the country to foreign travelers amid the threat of new Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Philippine News Agency | Philippine Daily Inquirer
Gov’t eyeing COVID-19 vaccine booster for essential workers, indigents by Dec. 10
The national government is planning to expand the coverage of eligible population for COVID-19 booster shots to essential workers and indigents by Dec. 10, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. announced on Monday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Metro Manila to remain under COVID Alert Level 2 until December 15
Metro Manila will remain under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 until December 15, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles announced Monday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Duterte open to making jabs mandatory; Cabinet mulls ‘pressuring’ the unvaccinated
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday that he would accept it if the Inter-Agency Task Force would propose to make it mandatory for everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Philippine Daily Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Robredo inks deal with union leaders on labor agenda
VICE PRESIDENT Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo signed a covenant with labor groups on Monday to ensure the passage of a security of tenure bill in Congress should she win the presidency in the May 2022 elections.
Business World
Robredo says 2022 polls could be 'reset button' as Marcos gets Arroyo, Estrada, Ramos backing
The 2022 elections could serve as a "reset button" for Philippine politics, Vice President Leni Robredo said on Monday, after her rival for the country's top job, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. clinched the backing of 3 former presidents.
ABS-CBN News | Philippine Star
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ELECTION RELATED
Clan politics reign but a family is divided in the race to rule the Philippines
A foiled succession plan, sensational allegations, and a family feud at the pinnacle of power — these are the ingredients in what promises to be a riveting race to succeed outgoing Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.
NPR
Harry Roque joins Marcos-Duterte senatorial slate
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has joined the senatorial lineup of the Bongbong Marcos-Sara Duterte tandem in the 2022 elections.
CNN Philippines
Comelec: 2022 campaign restrictions meant to ensure public health, safety
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday reminded the public that the rules and guidelines it has set for the 2022 campaign period are meant to ensure the public’s health and safety.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Senate of the Philippines
COA ‘fraud audit’ on Malampaya may happen- Senate
Senate Energy Committee Chair Win Gatchalian said that the Senate may request the Commission on Audit (COA) to do a full “fraud audit” on the Department of Energy (DoE) and the state-owned Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) for the controversies surrounding the sale of the Philippines’ Malampaya assets.
Power Philippines
Drilon sees prima facie case ‘established’ vs Pharmally execs, tagged gov’t officials
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon “firmly” believes a prima facie case “has been established” against executives of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. and government officials in connection to what senators say are questionable purchases of pandemic response supplies last year.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
House of Representatives
House OKs on 2nd reading bill seeking to declare Philippine maritime zones
The House of Representatives approved on second reading the measure seeking to declare the maritime zones under the jurisdiction of the Republic of the Philippines.
GMA News
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
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FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
PH will not remove BRP Sierra Madre — AFP
The Philippines will not remove its grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Andres Centino said.
CNN Philippines
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WATER and ENERGY
Philippine Bar Association asks DOE to probe Malampaya deal
The Philippine Bar Association (PBA) on Monday urged the Department of Energy to investigate the “questionable transfer” of the Malampaya gas-to-power facility to Davao-based tycoon Dennis Uy's conglomerate Udenna Corporation.
GMA News
Energy dep’t denounces lawyers’ ‘thoughtless’ meddling in Malampaya issue
THE ENERGY department on Monday denounced the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) for what it called a “thoughtless” involvement in the Malampaya issue.
Business World
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