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PROTex protective apparel using fabric from local fibers launched

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a call for sustainable and functional fabrics that will serve as protection for Filipinos against the disease.

PH administers over 43-M COVID-19 vaccine doses

The Philippines administered over 43 million COVID-19 vaccine doses as of Thursday (Sep. 23), Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reported.

PNP says first days of Alert Level System implementation ‘generally peaceful’

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the first eight days of the implementation of the Alert Level System in Metro Manila are “generally peaceful.” In the Laging Handa public briefing on Friday...

Metro Manila now at moderate risk for COVID-19

The National Capital Region (NCR) is now under moderate risk for COVID-19 after recording a negative two-week growth rate (2WGR) and lower average daily attack rate (ADAR), according to the Department...

S. African president calls for equal vaccine distribution

Xinhua News Agency South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday (Sept. 23) lamented the wide disparity in COVID-19 vaccine access across the world and reiterated his calls for equitable vaccine distribution to...

Biden administration prepares for possible gov’t shutdown

Xinhua News Agency The Biden administration is preparing for a possible government shutdown in the event that current funding runs out on Sept. 30, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on...

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