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Expert says current COVID-19 infection not as ‘destructive’ as former variants

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Rontgene Solante said Wednesday, July 20, that the current COVID-19 infection in the country is “not as destructive” as the previous variants.

PSG, security forces gear up for Marcos’ SONA

Five days before the first State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the Presidential Security Group (PSG) and other security forces are on their final stages of gearing up for the historical event.

Omicron BA.5 subvariant could be cause of rising cases: expert

The Omicron BA.5 subvariant could be driving new COVID-19 infections up to more than 2,000 per day, an infectious disease expert said Wednesday, July 20.

PNP implements gun ban for Marcos’ 1st SONA

A gun ban will be implemented by the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure security of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25.

Bayan Muna asks SC to stop highest power rate hike

Former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate filed on Wednesday, July 20, a Motion for Reconsideration (MR) at the Supreme Court to stop the highest power rate hike.

Fair, warm weather to prevail across PH Wednesday

The country will experience fair and warm weather due to a “monsoon break”, or a break in rainfall events, the weather bureau said on Wednesday, July 20.

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