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COVID-19
Cases
DOH lists 989 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health (DOH) logged 989 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday — less than 1,000 for the second straight day — pushing the nationwide tally to 3,664,905.
CNN Philippines
Department of Health
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Regions
Luzon including NCR
PRO2 nets 180 law violators in one-time, bigtime operation
The Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) or one-day SACLEO focused on operations against illegal drugs, wanted persons, loose firearms, illegal logging, and the surrender of 46 NPAs on Monday, Feb. 28.
Manila Bulletin
Visayas
Mindanao
Agusan oil palm plantation workers to get land titles before Duterte term ends
Agrarian Reform Secretary Bernie Cruz has assured individual land titles for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) who are former farm workers of the oil palm plantations in this province.
Mindanews
World
Japan protests suspected air incursion by Russia
Tokyo lodged a diplomatic protest with Moscow after scrambling fighter jets on Wednesday as a suspected Russian helicopter entered Japan’s northern airspace at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine.
Inquirer
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
2021 budget deficit falls below ceiling
Spending grew due to “infrastructure and other capital expenditures, continued spending for various recovery measures including vaccine procurement and equity infusion in support of government financial institutions lending assistance programs, as well as higher internal revenue allotment shares of local government units,” the BTr said.
Business World
Next administration urged to improve spending, tax the rich
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III has hinted at proposing new and higher taxes to pay for debt incurred during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Business World
DoF preparing tax transition plan
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS should effectively collect revenues from the wealthy through improved real estate valuation, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said as he prepares a transition plan to help the next administration manage the country’s debt.
Business World
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
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ELECTION RELATED
National elections
Roque wants to empower LGUs
Roque, a former congressman, said he would refile his bill on the Reform Advocacy for Village Empowerment (BRAVE) program if elected. The bill guarantees an annual Local Development Fund (LDF) to help LGUs implement their three-year comprehensive development plans.
PNA
Senatorial bet Luke Espiritu verbally spars with Gadon, Roque on Marcoses
Espiritu said he is against lowering the age of criminal responsibility. He added children should be taught about human rights violations committed during the term of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and important values, including that extrajudicial killings are wrong. Suspended lawyer Gadon took offense. "We should not use this forum for a propaganda against the Marcoses," he said.
CNN Philippines
Local elections
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Private Armed Groups
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JUDICIARY
Supreme Court
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
PH, Australia ready to elevate ties to strategic partnership
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said the two sides discussed several areas of cooperation during the second Foreign Ministry Consultations held in Manila on February 28, which included ways and existing collaboration to address the pandemic.
PNA
West Philippine Sea
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
GENDER
CWR: Female farmworkers paid less than male counterparts
Citing 2018 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Center for Women Resources (CWR) said men in agriculture were paid P310.16 per day, while women received P285.51 daily.
Manila Bulletin
Rundown: Free virtual activities to celebrate Women’s Month
An arts festival, a virtual play and a video documentary await Filipino women and advocates to herald in Women’s Month this March.
Philstar
YOUTH
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
DHSUD launches first-ever housing projects for IPs
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Monday rolled out its first-ever housing projects for indigenous peoples (IPs) in the provinces of Aurora and Nueva Ecija on Monday.
DHSUD
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DENR vows to honor decision of residents on lifting of mining ban in South Cotabato
“The DENR could contribute to a better appreciation of the advantages and disadvantages of the project, as well as help the SP members reach an informed decision when they cast their respective votes,” said Sampulna.
Manila Bulletin
WATER and ENERGY
Isko to push for the use of renewable energy
He added that he is not convinced about reopening the Bataan Nuclear Powel Plant (BNPP) located in Morong, Bataan due to safety and environmental risks concern.
PNA
Duterte signs EO for nuclear power use as alternative energy source
Executive Order (EO) No. 164, signed on February 28 but made available to the media on Thursday, outlined the country’s national position for a nuclear energy program, which takes into account economic, political, social, and environmental objectives.
Inquirer
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