DILG Undersecretary Epimaco Densing released to CNN the show cause order to five mayors who jumped the COVID-19 Vaccination queue, even if inoculation is still ongoing for medical frontliners only.
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OCTA Research: Most of NCR seeing increase in COVID-19 cases
By Gian Angnged Most cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) are undergoing an increase in new cases, the OCTA research group said Tuesday, March 16. In an interview with ANC, OCTA research chief Dr. Guido David noted that most areas in NCR are nearing close to the levels seen in August 2020. David added…
P.3 Variant of COVID-19 Emerges In The Philippines
by Ana Rufa Padua As the surge of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Department of Health (DOH) confirms that the P.3 variant of the virus has emerged in the country along with 85 cases detected by the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) that involve a unique set of mutations related to the variant. According to…
Curfew Imposed Amid COVID Case Spike
Jermaine Ocampo In light of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Metro Manila mayors imposed a uniform curfew in the region from 10PM to 5AM for 2 weeks beginning March 15. “The mayors had a meeting this [Thursday] evening to consider having a uniformed curfew hour, pinagkasunduan nila ito para hindi na malito ang mga…
Untangled: Your Guide to a Locked-down Valentine’s Day
Since the start of the pandemic, lockdown had us feel like Rapunzel at the start of Tangled: stuck in the same place we’ve always been and wondering when our life will begin again. It’s been almost a year since quarantine first started and the fourteenth of February is right around the corner—love surely is in the air, but so is COVID.
The Oppression of the Faulty Justice System in the Philippines
“Do not bullsh*t with me but do your duty, I will die for you. Do your duty and if in the process you kill 1,000 persons because you were doing your duty, I will protect you.” – President Rodrigo Duterte, vowing to protect the policemen.
This is EDSA: A Witness of the People’s Power
“Traffic na naman sa EDSA,” my mom complained. She relaxed her back on the driver’s seat and let out a sigh of defeat. She peeked me through the rearview mirror and apologetically smiled. I have my History finals tomorrow and instead of studying, I’m stuck in this rowdy road swarmed with vehicles.
So close, yet so far
A Utopian society, wherein no one is no longer discriminated, is what almost everyone has been longing for. However, the same old story of abuse, harrasment, and discrimination happens again and again, only with different characters and setting for each. True enough, gender equality has come a long way in today’s day and age. However, the gender inclusive society that we know today is nowhere near what our ancestors used to live in.
Red Flags & Rose-colored Glasses
Late night chats. Unexpected calls. Lively conversations. Darling, you know these things all too well. You look at these seemingly little nothings through rose-colored glasses. The slightest bit of interaction from one person is enough to bring out your smile. All it takes is a simple text or notification to make your day. Now, don’t get me wrong, these are great and all but do be careful… At this day and age, many people just crave any remote sense of affection or intimacy, no matter how fleeting these things may be.
Shot Through The Heart
By Sophia Orlanes and Jermaine Ocampo No matter how many years pass by, photos remain timeless, as well as the exact moment that it has captured. In fact, some photos leave a great impact on our emotions as much as how a shot from Cupid’s arrow can turn you head over heels for someone special….
