by Isabella Magno Following the pilot implementation of in-person classes in basic education on November 15 after over a year of distance learning, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the management of the emerging infectious disease has approved the plans on limited face-to-face classes for all programs in areas under alert level 2 on Wednesday,…
PAREX: An Expressway to an Environmental Disaster
Throughout the pandemic, the Duterte administration has been met with condemnation for prioritizing policies and infrastructure projects that range from wasteful to anti-people over the pandemic response.
Face shields no longer mandatory in areas under Alert Levels 1 to 3; Age restrictions for malls under discussion
The government announced that the use of face shields is no longer required in areas classified under Alert Levels 1 to 3 starting Monday, November 15.
Limited face-to-face classes begin in selected areas on November 15
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.
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.
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