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No need for lockdowns to prevent spread of monkeypox

There is no need for lockdown implementation to prevent the spread of monkeypox in the country, an infectious disease expert said Monday, Aug. 29.

DepEd: Sexual abuse allegations vs. 6 teachers ‘very disturbing’

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, Aug. 29, said authorities are taking the sexual harassment allegations against six teachers in Bacoor, Cavite “very seriously."

College students now allowed to attend face-to-face classes regardless of vaxx status

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Monday, Aug. 29, that college students will now be allowed to attend face-to-face classes regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.

7 provinces in Luzon log ‘very high’ COVID-19 positivity rate –OCTA

Seven provinces in Luzon logged “very high” COVID-19 positivity rate, OCTA Research Group reported Monday, Aug. 29.

Another oil price hike set on Aug. 30

After several weeks of oil price rollback, another oil price hike is set on Tuesday, Aug.29.

Netizens describe modern-day heroes: ‘Ordinary people doing extraordinary things, truth tellers’

Heroes, unlike what we often imagine as those who don cape and mask, are ordinary people-- who just do extraordinary things.

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