The Department of Health (DOH), the University of the Philippines - Philippine Genome Center (UP-PGC), and the University of the Philippines - National Institutes of Health (UP-NIH) today report that of the 748 samples sequenced, we detected 640 Delta (B.1.617.2) variant cases (85.6%), 28 Beta (B.1.351) variant cases (3.7%), 24 Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant cases (3.2%), and five P.3 variant cases (0.7%) in the latest batch of whole genome sequencing. These samples were submitted by 77 laboratories, collecting institutions, and different Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Units (RESU).
The Palace is appealing to lawmakers to file charges with regard to alleged government anomalies instead of making government officials attend hearings that take away precious time that should have been spent on the government’s COVID-19 response.
Taguig City is ready for this year's opening of classes on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. The Department of Education (DepEd) has also approved Taguig as one of the pilot cities in Metro Manila to open with in-person learning once this is allowed in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar ordered on Monday, Sept. 13, the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to look into the alleged selling of loose firearms being done online.
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go issued a warning to the public on Monday, Sept. 13, not to fall victim to fake news and disinformation being pushed by those who wish to take advantage of the vulnerabilities of Filipinos during these challenging times.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police Gen. Guillermo Eleazar ordered on Monday (Sept. 13), all chiefs of police to update the list of the priority targets following the order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to further step up the campaign against illegal drugs.
