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Chinese mainland reports 174 new local confirmed COVID-19 cases

BEIJING, May 23-- The Chinese mainland on Sunday reported 174 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, of which, 83 were in Beijing, 55 in Shanghai and 32 in Tianjin, the National Health Commission said Monday, May 23.

Lifeless sperm whale hovered in Davao Occidental shores

The Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) Davao reported on Saturday, May 21, a lifeless sperm whale found in the shores of Stitio Saklig, Brgy. Sugal, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.

Senate OKs bill seeking lifetime validity of birth, death, marriage certificates

The Senate of the Philippines approved on Monday, May 23, the bill seeking permanent validity of birth, death and marriage certificates.

DILG to LGUs: Look for unvaccinated, eligible for booster shots

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on local government units (LGUs) on Sunday, May 22, to look for unvaccinated individuals and those eligible to get COVID-19 booster shots amid the threat of the more transmissible BA.4 Omicron subvariant.

DepEd probes alleged food poisoning in Negros Oriental

The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Saturday, May 21, that they are investigating the alleged food-borne illnesses involving students in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental.

Comelec: Manual audit yields 99.9% accuracy

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the random manual audit (RMA) of votes has so far yielded a 99.9% match rate with the automated tally.

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