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Less than 1,000 immunocompromised persons receive 2nd booster

National Task Force Against COVID-19 Medical Adviser Dr. Ted Herbosa said Wednesday, April 27, that less than 1,000 immunocompromised (IMPs) individuals have so far received their second booster shots, two days after its rollout on Monday.

PRRD declares August 30 as Nat’l Press Freedom Day

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law declaring August 30 of every year as “National Press Freedom Day.”

Over 13,000 take civil service exams

A total of 13,131 examinees took the civil service examinations on Sunday, April 24, administered by the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

Quezon Memorial Circle to undergo redevelopment

The Quezon City (QC) government is planning to redevelop the 27-hectare national park Quezon Memorial Circle in a bid to restore green spaces in the city and create opportunities for economic...

World’s oldest person dies at age 119

The world’s oldest person, Kane Tanaka, died last April 19 at the age of 119 in Japan.

PCW: 51% of registered voters are women

The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) said 51% of registered voters for the upcoming May 9 polls are women while 49% are men.

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