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COVID-19
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Department of Health
PH posts 1,712 new COVID-19 cases; lowest daily tally since Dec. 30
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday logged 1,712 new COVID-19 cases, along with 3,686 more recoveries.
Inquirer
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Sellers of fake goods in Greenhills now 'bolder' — US govt
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has revealed that sellers of fake goods in Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan City have become "bolder" in peddling their wares.
CNN Philippines
Visayas
3 killed, 1 hurt in Negros Occidental ambush
Three persons were killed while one was injured in an ambush in Barangay Palampas, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20.
Inquirer
Mindanao
World
Incidents and Violations
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
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BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
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DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DPWH, JICA pursuing disaster mitigation project for coastal areas
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Thursday that it is currently collaborating with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on a project to mitigate the impact of disasters in coastal areas.
Business World
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Armed Forces of the Philippines
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ELECTION RELATED
Moro group campaigns for all-women team: Robredo, Duterte, Gutoc, Hontiveros and Legarda and 6 male senatorial bets
A group calling itself the Bangsamoro Supports Leni for Justice and Peace (BSLJP) movement is campaigning in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and other Moro communities nationwide for victory of a women’s team in the May 9, 2022 elections: Leni Robredo for President, Sara Duterte for Vice President, and Samira Gutoc, Loren Legarda and Risa Hontiveros for senators.
Mindanews
Abella prefers National Volunteer Corps, wants active civil society participation in governance
The country needs a national volunteer corps, not a mandatory military service program, former presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella, now a candidate for President, said.
Mindanews
Moreno-Ong tandem woos El Shaddai voters
Manila Mayor and presidential candidate Isko Moreno and his running mate Dr. Willie Ong appeared at an El Shaddai event a week after the religious group's leader Bro. Mike Velarde endorsed their opponents, former senator Bongbong Marcos and Davao City mayor Sara Duterte.
CNN Philippines
What to do if authorities want to seize campaign posters in your property
"You should refuse entry. You should exercise your right. Ipaglaban niyo ang inyong karapatan, karapatan niyo na huwag kayo magpapasok ng sinumang tao na ayaw niyo papasukin... Ang bahay mo hindi pwede pasukin na wala kang pahintulot. Kaya ang posters sa private properties, kapag sinisita kayo, pinatatanggal sa inyo at sa tingin niyo ayaw niyo tanggalin at kaya niyo ipaglaban, ay huwag niyo silang papasukin," Macalintal said.
CNN Philippines
PH economy, jobs top election issues: PUBLiCUS Asia survey
The PAHAYAG: National Election Tracker Survey conducted between Feb. 11-16 showed that 65 percent of the 1,500 registered Filipino voter respondents said the Philippine economy was one of their top three issues of concern in the upcoming May 2022 elections.
PNA
Cayetano bats for 'economic federalism'; here's what he means
“Wouldn’t it be better if every region, at the regional and provincial level, did the planning for themselves?” Cayetano said in Filipino during a radio interview over the weekend.
Manila Bulletin
Pacquiao gets ‘surprise endorsement’ from San Pablo Mayor Amante
Aspiring president Senator Manny Pacquiao got a “surprise endorsement” from San Pablo City Mayor Loreto “Amben” Amante.
Rappler
Incidents
Private Armed Groups
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
News organizations no longer dominate PH online space – Rappler study
The study also finds that government and politicians enjoy blind trust from some Filipino audiences, even as the involvement of Philippine state actors in disinformation campaigns has been exposed.
Rappler
JUDICIARY
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Sandiganbayan
Municipal/Regional Trial Courts
LABOR
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House of Representatives
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
GENDER
YOUTH
Drop in teen pregnancies due to pandemic, other factors: POPCOM
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) attributed the downtrend of adolescent pregnancies to confluence of many factors, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the unrelenting collaboration government agencies, local government units (LGUs) and stakeholders.
PNA
Expanded SK bill to empower, professionalize youth officials
Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in Albay's Second District are hopeful that House Bill (HB) 10698 that will grant kagawad (councilors) honoraria and appropriate certificates of civil service eligibility will be enacted into law.
PNA
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Diocese to South Cotabato legislators: don’t lift ban on open-pit mining
The Catholic Church and its allied groups in South Cotabato are urging anew the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to retain the ban on open-pit mining, the method that will be employed in the controversial US$5.9 billion Tampakan project, the largest untapped copper-gold minefield in Southeast Asia.
Mindanews | Inquirer
WATER and ENERGY
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