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Duque: PH likely to stay under Alert Level 1 until Duterte’s term ends
It is likely that the Philippines will remain under Alert Level 1 until President Rodrigo Duterte ends his term in June, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said.
Inquirer
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Business establishments in Davao asked to enforce mandatory vaccination of workers
The city government urged local businesses to enforce a mandatory vaccination for workers as part of their strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19 infection in workplaces.
Mindanews
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What does defending Europe mean?
After all, when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban six months ago, this same government refused to accept Afghan refugees, arguing that they should stay in their country and fight. And a couple of months ago, when thousands of refugees — mostly Iraqi Kurds — tried to enter Poland from Belarus, the Slovene government, claiming that Europe was under attack, offered military aid to support Poland’s vile effort to keep them out.
Inquirer
An obsolete normal
The government is so desperate to show everyone that the pandemic is over that they may inadvertently cause unnecessary spikes that prevent us from reaching the desired pandemic finish line. We are told repeatedly to embrace the “new normal” when, apparently, at the end of the day, we will be forced back to a normal that’s already obsolete.
Inquirer
Ballots printed without observers: How come?
The latest episode is an admission by its commissioners made under oath during a Senate hearing on March 9. In that hearing, the Comelec admitted that it had caused the printing of 65% of the ballots and configured Secure Data (SD) cards in most regions without observers or away from public view. These revelations have further eroded the public’s faith in Comelec’s sincerity to have clean, honest and transparent elections.
Business World
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House inquiry sought on unused P4.99-B Bayanihan 2 funds
Three lawmakers are seeking an inquiry on the P4.99 billion funds that remain unused under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2.
Inquirer
Bigger LGU budgets bloat PH budget deficit in January
With the implementation of the Supreme Court’s Mandanas-Garcia ruling in full swing, the bigger budgets granted to local government units (LGU) at the start of this year bloated the national government’s budget deficit by two-thirds to P23.4 billion.
Inquirer
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Party-list politics: From marginalized to key election players
As election day draws near, INQUIRER.net tries to take a closer look at what appears to be a symbiotic relationship between party-list groups and national candidates, especially those running for president, that these groups are publicly supporting.
Inquirer
Comelec clarifies only over 100,000 ballots had been found defective
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified on Thursday that only over 100,000 ballots, and not 5.2 million as initially announced, were so far found defective.
Inquirer
Comelec all set for 1st presidential, VP debates set March 19-20
This weekend's debates will be the first of five debate series organized by the Comelec for candidates running in the national positions.
PNA
Guevarra: Nothing illegal about political endorsements by groups tagged as communist
Everyone has a right to support a candidate or political party in the May polls, even if the endorsement comes from groups that the government is linking to the Communist Party of the Philippines or the New Peoples’ Army, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said.
Philstar
National elections
Presidential bets support the creation of Cordillera Autonomous Region
During the forum “The Bangsamoro Agenda 2022” on Wednesday, March 16, representatives of presidential candidates were asked about the bets’ stance on the passage of an organic law for Cordillera.
Rappler
Ka Leody wants cleaner, cheaper power for Mindanao
“Nakiisa si Ka Leody sa mamamayan ng Mindanao na nananawagan ng muling pagpapagana sa Agus hydroelectric power plant para ibaba ang presyo ng kuryente (Ka Leody is one with the people of Mindanao in calling for the operationalization of Agus hydroelectric power plants to lower electricity),” he said.
Mindanews
Ex-MinDA chair Lu Antonino, former 3-term Sarangani governor Dominguez back Leni’s bid
Old political hands in this city and Sarangani province – in the person of ex-congresswoman and former Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chairperson Luwalhati “Lu” Antonio and former governor Miguel Rene Dominguez, respectively – have thrown their support to the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo.
Mindanews
If he’s not running for president, Pacquiao says he will vote for Lacson
Had Senator Manny Pacquiao not pursued his presidential bid, he says he will cast his vote for fellow senator Panfilo Lacson in the upcoming presidential elections.
Inquirer
Hataman asks Moros to choose Robredo: ‘Alam niya ang ating kuwento’
Basilan Representative Mujiv Hataman warns Moros against allowing the return to Malacañang of the Marcoses, whose hands are stained by the blood of their forefathers
Rappler
Marcos, Sara score big in Tawi-Tawi with support of province’s key leaders
The “Uniteam” of presidential bet ex-senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his running mate Davao Mayor Sara Duterte scored big in Tawi-Tawi province where the governor and all the province’s town mayors declared their support for the tandem’s bid to be the country’s next leaders.
Rappler
Sara highlights success in dismantling NPA front
Mayor Sara Z. Duterte commended the efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Peace 911, for the successful dismantling of New People's Army (NPA) Guerilla Front 55 (GF55) in Paquibato district here.
PNA
Robredo urges Basileños to promote tourism
Vice President and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo called on residents here to help maintain the province's image as a haven for peace and an attractive tourist destination.
PNA
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Women's Month: Lawyer says discrimination on women in male-dominated law enforcement agencies must be abolished
Based on the statement, it was emphasized that the presence of a female leader heading the national police or taking the positions of COP, Deputy Chief or Regional Director is yet to be seen.
Philstar
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