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COVID-19
Cases
Philippines logs 890 new COVID-19 cases; active tally down to 17K
The Philippines on Wednesday registered 890 additional COVID-19 infections, increasing the country's total case count to 2,828,660.
GMA News
Department of Health
DOH to ask WHO about status of PH’s COVID-19 situation
Amid the declining number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases daily, the Department of Health (DOH) said it will seek the guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO) with regards to the status of the country’s COVID-19 situation.
Manila Bulletin
While COVID cases in PH decline, number of patients in critical condition doubles
While there are less than a thousand cases of COVID-19 reported in the country on Wednesday, the percentage of patients under critical condition have actually doubled, data from the Department of Health (DOH) revealed.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Australia donates 700K AstraZeneca vaccines to PH
The national government received an additional 700,000 doses of AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine on Wednesday, Nov. 24, from the donations of Australia.
Manila Bulletin
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Duterte-appointed poll commissioners to handle 2 petitions vs Marcos Jr.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) second division will handle two other petitions seeking to declare presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as a nuisance candidate and cancel his certificate of candidacy for the 2022 national elections.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Robredo hopeful in 2022; gets local exec’s support after Bulacan visit
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo feels hopeful of her chances in the 2022 presidential elections after the “warm reception” she received in her visit to Bulacan.
Manila Bulletin
Molnupiravir available to OVP telemedicine patients under prescription
Molnupiravir, an anti-viral drug used in treating mild to moderate COVID-19, is now available to patients who are prescribed to take it through the Bayanihan E-Konsulta Program of the Office of the Vice President (OVP).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
PHL to begin ‘working down’ debt by 2022, says DOF chief
PHILIPPINE officials are eyeing to begin winding down the country’s debt next year, according to Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III.
Business Mirror
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Chinese still intimidating, harassing – Lorenzana
China is not stopping its harassment and intimidation of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea although its coast guard vessels did not stop two local boats carrying food and other supplies to the military detachment at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, according to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
ELECTION RELATED
DQ petitions vs Bongbong Marcos: Casting cloud of doubt
With five disqualification cases hovering over his presidential ambition, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s bid is being considered by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as the most legally challenged in Philippine election history.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
If elected senator, Diokno vows to push for science-based council to replace IATF
Human rights lawyer Jose Manuel “Chel” Diokno promised on Wednesday that, if elected senator, he would push for a science-based Pandemic Management Council to replace the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease, which is headed by a retired military officer.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
JUDICIARY
Supreme Court
SC affirms Duterte discretion on WPS row
THE Supreme Court is keeping its hands off controversies involving the national territory, including the country’s dispute with China over the latter’s incursions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying the matter should be left to the discretion of the President.
Business Mirror | CNN Philippines
Court of Appeals
Sandiganbayan
Sandiganbayan to proceed with trial of Cagayan de Oro mayor for graft
The anti-graft court has ruled to proceed with the trial of Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar Moreno as it rejected the defense’s move not to present evidence anymore in connection with a dozen graft cases filed by the Office of the Ombudsman five years ago.
Rappler
Municipal/Regional Trial Courts
Manila court acquits two activists in illegal possession of firearms case
A Manila court has acquitted activists Cora Agovida and Michael Bartolome of illegal possession of firearms and explosives charges, saying prosecutors failed to prove their guilt.
CNN Philippines
LABOR
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West Philippine Sea
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
GENDER
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POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
Distribution of P1-B fuel subsidy for 136,000 jeepney drivers starts
The government has started with its distribution of fuel subsidies worth P1-billion to about 136,000 public utility jeepney drivers as the surge in fuel prices continues.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
TOURISM
WATER and ENERGY
IBP calls for transparency on Malampaya project transfer of shares
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Wednesday called for transparency in the transfer of shares for the Malampaya gas project.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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