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COVID-19
Cases
In January, 69.2% of COVID-19 cases among minors are aged 0 to 11 – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday, February 4, that 69.2% of the reported COVID-19 cases among the pediatric group (those 17 years old and below) in January 2022 were children aged 0 to 11.
Rappler
'Very high' COVID growth rates seen in Davao Occidental, Camiguin — OCTA
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in 13 provinces continued to increase as manifested by their “positive” one-week growth rates, the OCTA Research Group said on Friday, Feb. 4.
Manila Bulletin
Delta variant still most dominant in Ilocos Region
The B.1.617.2 Covid-19 variant, commonly called Delta, still remains the most dominant variant in Region 1 (Ilocos Region), health authorities said on Friday, February 4.
Rappler
Department of Health
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Visayas
W. Visayas cops nab 375 wanted persons in January
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos on Friday lauded the Police Regional Office-Western Visayas (PRO-6) for the arrest of a total of 375 wanted persons during the first month of this year.
PNA
Mindanao
8 and 11-month old babies die due to COVID-19 related diseases in Sox, 507 new infections
Overall, there are a total of 65,559 COVID-19 confirmed cases reported to DOH CHD SOCCSKSARGEN region. 3,988 (6.08%) are active cases, 59,174 (90.26%) recoveries and 2,374 (3.62%) COVID-19 related deaths.
NDBC News
World
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
Southeast Asia’s new-old Cold War
Few parts of the world paid as high a cost during the Cold War as Southeast Asia. The superpower conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union divided the region into pro- and anti-communist camps, spawning five wars in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam over four decades. Today, US-China competition is fueling a so-called “new cold war” with familiar structural characteristics.
Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
Five presidentiables say they will continue 'Build, Build, Build' program
Five leading presidential candidates on Friday said they will continue the current administration’s “Build, Build, Build” program, but each one of them has his or her own focus.
Manila Bulletin
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
PH, US Marines conclude drills on coastal defense, counter-terrorism, HADR
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) improved their interoperability in a wide array of operations with the conclusion of the Marine Exercise 2022 Philippines (MAREX 22 PH) recently.
Manila Bulletin
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
No going back to 'pure' face-to-face classes — DepEd
While it has approved the progressive expansion of in-person learning, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that there will be no going back to “pure” face-to-face classes.
Manila Bulletin
ELECTION RELATED
'Full disclosure of gov't deals to be observed; passage of FOI bill urgent' — Robredo
If she wins the presidency come May, aspiring president Vice President Leni Robredo will require the full disclosure of all government transactions even without a law.
Manila Bulletin
PNP launches 'Kasimbayanan' campaign to ensure peaceful, safe 2022 elections
The Philippine National Police (PNP) spearheaded the launching of a multi-sectoral campaign to ensure that the upcoming May 9 national and local elections will be peaceful and safe.
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko vows to see ‘10-Point Economic Agenda’ to fruition
Presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said that he would fulfill his 10-point Economic Agenda platform by financing it through effective and transparent governance which he likened to his mayorship in Manila.
Manila Bulletin
Top presidential bets lay out 6-year plans for the country in KBP forum
The country’s top leading presidential candidates, except for the frontrunner in the surveys, on Friday laid out their plans and platforms if elected in the position during a forum hosted by the media that was widely broadcasted all over the country.
Manila Bulletin
‘Sobrang limited’: Netizens sound off on format of KBP Forum
Among issues raised by netizens during the forum were an all-male panel and the lack of time for presidential aspirants to answer questions.
Rappler
Comelec meets police, military for regulation of campaign activities for Eleksyon 2022
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) met with representatives from the police and military, among other government agencies, in connection with the conduct of in-person campaigns, motorcades and other related activities of candidates for the May elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
GMA News
Sotto says Philippines needs character change, not Charter change
Sotto said he initially supported the amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution,.“Nung una, ako ay pabor doon sa galawin ang economic provisions, in other words, amendments lang hindi Cha-Cha."
GMA News
2022 presidential bets grilled on regional concerns
Provincial broadcasters taking part in the KBP Forum press the leading Philippine presidential contenders on their views regarding regional concerns. The candidates' responses in this report by Joyce Balancio.
ABS-CBN News
Incidents
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
No to imported trash: Pro-env't groups urge Duterte to ratify agreement vs foreign waste dumping
Environmental groups EcoWaste Coalition (EWC) and Greenpeace Southeast Asia-Philippines (Greenpeace) have urged President Duterte to rush the government’s ratification of the Basel Convention Ban Amendment which seeks to prohibit foreign waste dumping in the country.
Manila Bulletin
JUDICIARY
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Sandiganbayan
Municipal/Regional Trial Courts
LABOR
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
House of Representatives
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
GENDER
YOUTH
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
WATER and ENERGY
US asks Japan to help with LNG in the event of Ukraine disruption
The United States has asked Japan if it could divert some liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe if the Ukraine crisis leads to a disruption of supplies, Japanese government sources told Reuters on Friday, February 4, and Japan has said it would consider how it could help.
Rappler
Let biz sector handle Malampaya deal, PRRD tells senators
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday slammed the Senate resolution recommending charges against Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi and other officials over the approval of what lawmakers alleged was an anomalous sale of shares in the Malampaya gas field.
PNA
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