Alexis Romero – The Philippine Star October 17, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte yesterday assured the people of Marawi that the rehabilitation of the conflict-torn city would be fast-tracked and that the government remains committed to safeguarding the Philippines against terrorism. Speaking during the fourth anniversary of Marawi’s liberation from extremists, Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — The number of fatalities due to Severe Tropical Storm Maring has risen to 39, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported yesterday. The NDRMMC said 22 of the reported deaths have been verified. Fourteen were recorded in Ilocos Sur, seven in Pangasinan, nine in Benguet, five in Palawan, two in
Janvic Mateo – The Philippine Star October 17, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has opened the COVID-19 vaccine registration for minors who have comorbidities. Pending the arrival of vaccine supply, Mayor Joy Belmonte said yesterday parents or guardians may register minors with comorbidities at the QCVaxEasy website or through their
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 1,151 adolescents were inoculated against COVID-19 last Friday, prompting authorities to declare the first day of the pilot run of the government’s pediatric vaccination program a “success.” As planned, the initial rollout of vaccines for minors aged 12 to 17 was administered on those in the 15 to 17
John Unson, Edith Regalado – The Philippine Star October 17, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The city government of Isabela in Basilan was placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) starting yesterday until the end of the month. Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman issued an executive order on the shift to GCQ from the more relaxed
Janvic Mateo – The Philippine Star October 17, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — With major social issues affecting the most basic rights of individuals, Filipino voters must support candidates with a clear human rights agenda in the upcoming elections, an official of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said. Speaking with ‘The Chiefs’ over
Ghio Ong – The Philippine Star October 17, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of politicians have crossed over to Aksyon Demokratiko, which is now led by presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, a party official said last Friday. “We had 4,000 more or less candidates jumping ship from different political parties nationwide,”
Cecille Suerte Felipe – The Philippine Star October 17, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — To address the problem of joblessness amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the government should prioritize setting up an emergency employment program and food terminals in each region, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said. He believed that these two should be among the interim
Emmanuel Tupas – The Philippine Star October 17, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — A 42-year-old man allegedly high on illegal drugs was apprehended after he held hostage his mother in Pasig City on Friday. Ronald Lomboy was caught at their house in Barangay Kalawaan at around 11:30 p.m., police said in a report. Prior
Ghio Ong – The Philippine Star October 17, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The man-made dolomite beach at Manila Bay was reopened yesterday after Metro Manila was eased into Alert Level 3 status. Crowds gathered and lined up along the Baywalk on Roxas Boulevard before the beach was opened to the public at 8