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COVID-19
Cases
DOH logs 6k plus new COVID-19 cases
Of the total number of cases, 3.2 percent or 116,720 are active cases. DOH said that about 95.7 percent of the cases are mild and asymptomatic.
Manila Bulletin
Department of Health
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Regions
Luzon including NCR
56 nabbed over illegal cockfight
Fifty-six people, including two barangay captains and a councilman, were apprehended for allegedly engaging in tupada or illegal cockfight in Pandacan, Manila on Sunday.
Philstar
Visayas
3 killed, 2 hurt in alleged PAGs encounter
The alleged presence of private armed groups (PAGs) in Samar province was once again felt when three men were killed, while two others were wounded in a shooting on Sunday (February 6) in Sta. Margarita, Samar.
Manila Bulletin
12 Negros ‘poll areas of concern’ identified
The presence of private armed groups, New People’s Army (NPA) guerrillas and other threat groups were also among the reasons cited for placing these areas under such category.
Philstar
Mindanao
Unvaxxed Agusan del Norte town residents face fines
Carmen Mayor Jovitte Calo issued an executive order on Jan. 27 for the mandatory vaccination of members of the eligible population, including minors aged 12 to 17.
Philstar
Blaans keep ‘sadyandi’ peace-making tradition alive in Sarangani province
A sadyandi was recently held in Barangay Sapu Masla, where tribal elders and leaders of the municipality gathered to assist in the settlement of a dispute between the families of Salutan, the complainant, and Go, the defendant, the Provincial Information Office reported.
Mindanews
World
Kuwaiti women protest against ban on ‘indecent’ yoga retreat
Dozens of Kuwaiti women staged a protest Monday against the suspension of a women's yoga retreat deemed "indecent" by conservatives, a move that sparked controversy in the small emirate.
ABS-CBN News
If Russia takes Ukraine, insurgency could be Putin’s nightmare
IF RUSSIA invades Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin will face an immediate and difficult choice: how far to go. Most analysts believe he will probably move forward with an invasion, but is likely to have his military stop within the pro-Russian enclaves of southeastern Ukraine. This would allow him to declare independence for the Donbas region and secure a “land bridge” from Russia proper to its annexed territory in Crimea.
Business World
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
Opposition must win this May or face long years of oblivion
Today, presidential candidates will launch their individual proclamation rallies in different areas, signaling the start of the official 90-day campaign period.
Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
PRRD says he ‘doesn’t deserve’ popularity; credit goes to Cabinet
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he thinks he does not deserve his popularity, saying the real stars in the country’s Covid-19 response are his Cabinet members.
PNA
‘Nag-iimpake na ako’: Duterte says ready to leave presidency
President Rodrigo Duterte said he is ready to leave his post and turn over his responsibilities to his successor.
ABS-CBN News
Duterte on presidential bets: I won't support anybody at this time
President Rodrigo Duterte has said that he would not support any presidential candidate in Eleksyon 2022 unless he would see what he called "a compelling reason" to do so in the coming months.
GMA News
'Make smugglers consume the fake drugs they brought in': Duterte tells FDA OIC
In a piece of profanity-laced advice to the Officer-in-Charge of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), President Duterte suggested that smugglers be made to consume the fake medicines they have illegally brought into the country.
Manila Bulletin
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
AFP, PNP, PCG join forces to meet Duterte's deadline vs 'threat groups,' secure polls
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) teamed up with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday, Feb. 7, as a final push to meet President Duterte’s deadline and eliminate all threat groups, particularly the communist insurgents, and secure the May 9 elections.
Manila Bulletin
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
ELECTION RELATED
COVID redraws rules of campaign for 2022 elections
The 86-day campaign stretch for candidates seeking national elective positions is to start on Tuesday (Feb. 8) but COVID restrictions are redrawing the rules set by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for candidates to woo voters.
Inquirer
Marcos insists he has no trolls, says fake news ‘dangerous’
A vast network of disinformation that supports Marcos propaganda is well-documented. Fact-check coalition Tsek.PH says Marcos is biggest beneficiary of fake news.
Rappler
SCHEDULE: 2022 president, VP candidates’ proclamation rallies
The campaign period is when aspirants become candidates, and when rules guarding against offenses and spending caps take effect. Their promotional activities before February 8 were not subject to Comelec rules.
Rappler
Poll bets must secure ‘campaign permit’ from city gov't: Rama
As the campaign period for candidates seeking national elective posts officially starts on Tuesday, Mayor Michael Rama said he wants all aspirants who will conduct political rallies and sorties here to seek permission from the city government.
PNA
Bets’ pre-campaign period expenses not covered by poll guidelines
“We have no premature campaigning. So any expense spent prior to the campaign period is not included. Even if there (seems to be) a violation of the guidelines, violations have not been considered because the campaign period has not yet started,” Elaiza David, director of the Comelec’s Education and Information Department (EID), said in a Laging Handa briefing.
PNA
PH shifts election battle to social media, as COVID curbs campaigning
Campaigning for the general election gets underway officially on Tuesday, with COVID-19 curtailing the traditional fanfare and big rallies and turning the focus to social media as the key battleground for the May 9 contest.
ABS-CBN News
ALAMIN: Mga bawal, puwede gawin ng kandidato sa simula ng campaign period
Sa Martes, Pebrero 8, na ang pormal na simula ng pangangampanya ng mga kandidato para sa national positions sa Halalan 2022. Ano-ano nga ba ang mga pinapayagang paraan ng pangangampanya at ano naman ang mga ipinagbabawal lalo't gagawin ito sa gitna ng pandemya?
ABS-CBN News
TikTok user in alleged kill plot vs. Bongbong Marcos identified —PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said the TikTok user linked to an alleged assasination plot against presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been identified.
GMA News
‘He could be next Senate President’: Trillanes hints as his Magdalo Party supports Chiz Escudero
Could Sorsogon Gov. Francis “Chiz” Escudero be the next Senate President? If former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is to be believed, that seems to be the opposition’s plan if they get elected to the Senate.
Manila Bulletin
Election hotline for teacher-poll workers launched
To help address election-related issues and concerns of public school teachers who will serve in the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI), an election hotline for teacher-poll workers launched on Monday, Feb. 7.
Manila Bulletin
Comelec says 1st round of debates may be held next month
Instead of this month, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the first round of debates for presidential and vice presidential bets may be held in March.
Manila Bulletin
Comelec e-rally starts Feb 8
The first night of the e-rally of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Feb. 8 will have presidential aspirants Manny Pacquiao, Norberto Gonzales, and Mangondato Faisal.
Manila Bulletin
VP aspirant Doc Willie Ong against death penalty
Vice presidential aspirant Dr. Willie Ong on Monday, Feb. 7, said he is not in favor of death penalty for now but is open to discussions.
Manila Bulletin
Incidents
3 Samar mayoral bet’s supporters killed
Three supporters of a candidate for mayor in Sta. Margarita, Samar were killed while another was wounded in an ambush in Barangay Roxas yesterday morning.
Philstar
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Globe says blocks over 1 billion spam messages in 2021
Globe Telecom said it blocked over 1 billion spam messages as well as mobile numbers and phishing sites in 2021 as part of its internet safety campaign to protect consumers during the pandemic.
ABS-CBN News
Why social media provision in SIM registration bill worries a rights advocate
Section 2 of the bill, which Congress approved earlier this week, says, "the State shall require the registration of SIM Cards for electronic devices and social media accounts by all users."
ABS-CBN News
Drilon, Gatchalian stand by anti-troll provision in SIM Card Registration bill
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday refuted insinuations the provision to address anonymity was an out of topic or a mere “rider provision” in the proposed SIM Card Registration Act.
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
Legarda, Teodoro, Trillanes OK with West PH Sea joint oil exploration if China recognizes PH sovereignty
Three senatorial aspirants emphasized that the country’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea must first be recognized by China before a joint oil exploration could be conducted in the contested waters.
CNN Philippines
Mayor Isko has nothing against China despite WPS dispute
Presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said he does not consider China as an enemy amid the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea.
Manila Bulletin
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
GENDER
YOUTH
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Philex’s Pangilinan calls for separate regulation of mining, environment
PHILEX Mining Corp. Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said the regulation of the mining industry must be separate from environmental protection, functions currently carried out by bureaus of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Business World
Environment groups urge bets to prioritize pro-climate, environment care agenda
Environment groups urged all candidates to prioritize pro-climate and environment agenda in the discussion of their platforms as the campaign period for national candidates starts on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Manila Bulletin
WATER and ENERGY
SN Aboitiz Power enters deals to supply Ifugao, Cagayan electric groups
SN ABOITIZ Power-Magat, Inc. has renewed its power supply agreement (PSA) with long-time distribution utility partner Ifugao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ifelco).
Business World
ERC fines 10 firms for having too many power outages in 2021
Majority or 10 of the generating units are diesel plants; four were coal-fired power plants, while two are hydroelectric units. Meanwhile, ERC pointed out that three of the generating units which went offline for an extended period of time last year, were circulating fluidized bed, geothermal and oil-fired thermal units.
Business World
Here's why PH needs to prioritize energy transition
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III recently co-bylined an opinion piece with his Indonesian counterpart Sri Mulyani Indrawati and Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa on their offices' joint announcement to retire coal plants in both countries through the ADB-led pilot Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM).
ABS-CBN News
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