Re-opening of schools and limited face-to-face classes began in COVID low-risk areas on Monday, November 15—almost two years after the closure of educational institutions.
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Dela Rosa, Go withdraw COCs for presidency, VP
Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go backed down from their respective presidential and vice-presidential candidacy on Saturday, November 13, two days before the deadline for substitution of election candidates.
FACT-CHECK: Facebook post says Marcos Jr.’s tax evasion case has already been decided upon
After a group of civic leaders filed a petition asking for the cancellation of presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s certificate of candidacy (COC), a Facebook post claimed the conviction cited in the petition had already been decided upon by the Supreme Court. As of writing, the post, made on November 2 by the group Bongbong Marcos Supporters Nation 2022, has amassed 921 reactions and 415 shares.
Sara Duterte-Carpio to run for VP, partners with Marcos
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for vice president, replacing Lyle Uy of Lakas-Christian Muslims Democrats (Lakas-CMD), on Saturday, November 13, two days before the deadline for substitution of election candidates.
A Glimpse of the Electoral Process: Withdrawal and Substitution
It has only been a little more than a month since the deadline of filing for certificates of candidacy (COC) ended, and just a few days ago, former Davao City mayor candidate Sara Duterte withdrew her candidacy only to be replaced by her brother and now former Davao City vice mayor candidate— Sebastian Duterte.
Sara Duterte withdraws candidacy for Davao City mayor as substitution deadline approaches
Davao City Mayor and presidential daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio officially withdrew her candidacy as re-electionist mayor of Davao City for the 2022 elections before the deadline on November 15 for substituting party-list nominees on Tuesday, November 9.
GDP grows by 7.1% in Q3; Philippine economy may return to “pre-pandemic levels” by 2022
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced that the Philippine economy could return to “pre-pandemic levels” by 2022 after National Statistician Dr. Claire Dennis Mapa said that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by a total of 7.1% during the third quarter of 2021, on Tuesday, November 9.
DepEd launches mental health hotline system for students and teachers
The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched on Monday, November 8, 2021, a hotline system for students and school personnel to provide support and assistance with mental health-related concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Use of face shields, no longer mandatory in Manila except for medical settings
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno declared that the use of face shields will no longer be required in the City of Manila except in medical and hospital facilities on Monday, November 8.
PH documents first B.1.617.1 case in Pampanga
The country detected its first case of the B.1.617.1 COVID-19 variant from a 32-year-old male living in Floridablanca, Pampanga yesterday, November 8, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reported.
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