COVID-19
Cases
Department of Health
Gov't plans holding house-to-house vax in BARMM: DOH
The government is mulling to carry out house-to-house vaccination in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to increase the number of persons protected against the coronavirus, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday.
PNA
IATF/NTF COVID-19
LGUs with 70-80% vax output may downgrade to Level 1
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., the chief implementer of the National Task Force Against Covid-19, said LGUs that can meet the vaccination coverage requirement will be placed under the most lenient Alert Level 1 classification, citing a similar prerequisite for the National Capital Region (NCR).
PNA
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Charges filed vs drunk cop over alleged shooting of student in QC
A Quezon City police officer who allegedly shot a 22-year-old student while under the influence of alcohol is facing frustrated murder charges, authorities said on Wednesday.
CNN Philippines
Visayas
Mindanao
Zambo Peninsula cops nab 2 wanted persons
Lawmen have arrested two felons, including a gun-for-hire, in separate law enforcement operations, police officials said Wednesday.
PNA
World
‘Major war in Europe’ could be started by Russia soon – Ukraine leader
In an address aired shortly after midnight, Zelensky said Russia could invade Ukraine “any day now” and, addressing the Russian people, said whether that happens “depends on you.”
Inquirer
TIMELINE: Ukraine’s turbulent history since independence in 1991
Here is a timeline of the main events in Ukraine's political history since it won independence from Moscow in 1991.
Rappler
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
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Patrimonio takes over helm of Joint Task Force Sulu
Brig. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio assumed his new post as 4th Commanding General of Joint Task Force Sulu following turnover ceremonies at Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo, Sulu on Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Manila Bulletin
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
ELECTION RELATED
19-year-old nabbed for gun ban violation in Muntinlupa
The police arrested a 19-year-old in Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa for illegal possession of an improvised firearm and ammunition on Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Manila Bulletin
Comelec eyes presenting consent forms to homeowners before 'baklas'
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will soon release an updated set of guidelines in campaign rules, which includes presenting consent forms to private property owners before dismantling oversized election paraphernalia under "Operation Baklas."
CNN Philippines
Politicians, their spouses, siblings, and children pack the party-list race
The party-list elections have become a back door for politicians to perpetuate themselves in power, says Danilo Arao, a journalism professor and convenor of the election watchdog Kontra Daya.
Rappler
Comelec creates special polling places for 'vulnerable' voters
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will establish special polling places for voters who belong to vulnerable sectors.
PNA
National elections
Zubiri gets endorsement of renewable energy groups, to push for sustainable environment
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has officially received the endorsement of the Developers of Renewable Energy for Advancement, Inc. (DREAM) for the 2022 senatorial race.
Inquirer
Isko not endorsed by Chief Minister
The spokesman of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Wednesday clarified that presidential candidate Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, who paid a courtesy visit on Chief Minister Al Haj Murad Ebrahim at the Bangsamoro Government Center here on Tuesday, was not endorsed by the latter.
Manila Times | ABS-CBN News | PNA
‘Baka matanso kayo’: Moreno warns Muslim youth of ancestors’ sacrifices during martial law
“Alam natin naging madugo ang nakaraan nung 1974, nung 1981 sa buhay ng mga Muslim dito sa Mindanao. At some point in time yung iba sa inyo, lolo ninyo, tiyuhin ninyo, kapatid ninyo hindi pa natatagpuan hanggang ngayon. Kaya huwag kayo makikiuso. Ingat, baka matanso kayo,” Domagoso said, addressing the crowd during a campaign sortie in Maguindanao last week.
Inquirer
Robredo campaign rekindles old People Power flame in Northern Mindanao
'I had goosebumps seeing all these. It was like EDSA all over again when we marched against the Marcos dictatorship,' remembers a village councilor in Cagayan de Oro.
Rappler
Fighting for farmers’ rights is personal – VP Robredo
Waxing sentimental but holding off emotions, Vice President Leni Robredo described her involvement in the struggle for the recognition of farmers’ rights and welfare as something personal.
Mindanews
Local elections
Incidents
4 cops linked to murder of candidate, hubby face raps
Three active policemen and a former cop are now facing double homicide and robbery charges after being tagged in the deaths of a barangay official and her husband in San Fernando, Cebu.
ABS-CBN News
Private Armed Groups
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
JUDICIARY
Supreme Court
Duterte appoints Antonio Kho as new SC associate justice
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Antonio T. Kho Jr. has been named as new associate justice of the Supreme Court, Malacañang confirmed Wednesday.
PNA
Court of Appeals
Sandiganbayan
Municipal/Regional Trial Courts
LABOR
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Senate of the Philippines
House of Representatives
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
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West Philippine Sea
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
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HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
Government plans to award developers with perks
THE national government is planning to grant incentives to developers to make home ownership accessible to more Filipinos while addressing the country’s housing backlog, according to officials of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).
Business Mirror
Incentives for ‘rental housing’ pushed
THE government is eyeing to grant incentives for a new housing scheme that would make home ownership accessible while addressing the backlog.
Sunstar
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Masungi: Watershed protecting NCR under attack with impunity
Environmentalists are in a race with time to save whatever forest cover is left in the Philippines—only 7 million hectares from 27.5 million hectares in the 1500s.
Inquirer
WATER and ENERGY
Aboitiz CEO Calls On Greater Cooperation Between Private-Public Sector to Strengthen Innovation in Services
Aboitiz Group President and Chief Executive Officer Sabin Aboitiz joined Asia-Pacific business leaders at the APEC Business Advisory Council I (ABAC I) meetings held in Singapore to discuss the region's agenda on accelerating COVID-19 pandemic recovery, boosting inclusive and equitable growth, and strengthening relations with dialogue partners.
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