Metro Manila will remain under Alert Level 2 until February 28, as announced by acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles on Monday, February 14.
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Government begins vaccination for those aged 5 to 11 years old; Parental consent an “absolute requirement” for children to get vaccinated
On Monday, February 7, the government officially started vaccinating children aged 5 to 11 years old against COVID-19.
COMELEC ready for election season, eyes national debates delay
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is confident that they are ready for the campaign season leading up to the national elections on May 9, 2022 despite looming COVID-19 risks, according to Education and Information Director Elaiza David.
Dulaang Sibol premieres a modern morality play: Sa Kaharian ng Araw
The members of the Dulaang Sibol exhibited their exceptional skills and talents in acting and performing arts as they unveiled a modern morality play written by Joel and Onofre Pagsanghan, Sa Kaharian ng Araw, which premiered on Youtube from February 4 to 6.
Senate Bill No. 2421 approved on third reading; Bill grants allowances and other benefits to frontliners amidst the pandemic
On Monday, January 31, the Senate passed on the third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 2421, which will grant various benefits to medical frontliners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alert Level 2 in Metro Manila and other provinces hoisted starting February 1
The National Capital Region and other provinces in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao have been placed under Alert Level 2 beginning February 1 by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).
Four views, one issue: Four personalities share solutions against disinformation
Another session of Edu2022 and SUCs2022 Voter Conversations entitled “The Truth Wars: Combating Fake News and Disinformation,” was conducted on Friday, January 28, 2022, featuring Rappler CEO and Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa, Communications Researcher Fatima Gaw, Ateneo Professional Schools Vice President John Paul Vergara, and former Department of Tourism Undersecretary Vicente “Enteng” Romano III.
Malditas outlast Chinese Taipei; qualify for FIFA World Cup
The Philippine women’s national football team, nicknamed Malditas, secured a slot at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after reigning supreme against Chinese Taipei, 1(4)-1(3), at the quarter-finals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asia Cup at the Shivchatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, India on January 30, 2022.
Presidentiables quizzed on current events, personal issues in The 2022 Presidential One-On-One Interviews with Boy Abunda
In a series of videos posted on the Youtube channel of talk show host Boy Abunda from January 24 to January 28, five presidential candidates—Senator Ping Lacson, former Senator Bongbong Marcos, Vice President Leni Robredo, Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno, and Senator Manny Pacquiao were interrogated on their plans and views on current national issues.
COVID-19 vaccination for kids aged 5-11, targeted to start on February 4
The Philippine government targets to start vaccinating minors aged 5 to 11 beginning February 4, 2022, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire announced in a press briefing on Tuesday, January 25.
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