WHO says don’t dismiss AstraZeneca shot after SAfrica delays jabs
by Nina Larson with AFP Bureaus GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization insisted Monday that the AstraZeneca vaccine…
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India glacier disaster leaves 26 dead, workers hunt for survivors
by Jalees ANDRABI TAPOVAN, India (AFP) -- Emergency workers in India on Monday raced against time to dig through mud…
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4.4-magnitude quake hits Zambales
(Eagle News) -- A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Zambales on Monday, Feb. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
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COVID-19 vaccines to be provided free for all regardless of immigration status in UK
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Undocumented migrants in Britain will still be able to get Covid vaccines without…
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DA starts sourcing, transporting live hogs from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao for Metro Manila markets
Weekly deliveries to start to Metro Manila to bring down pork prices (Eagle News) – The Department of Agriculture…
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DOJ to NBI: Probe alleged manipulation of prices of pork, other food supplies
(Eagle News) -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the alleged manipulation of…
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Seoul launches Covid tests for pets
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Pet cats and dogs with a fever, cough or breathing difficulties will be offered…
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Roque in isolation after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
(Eagle News) -- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is in isolation after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19.…
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Japan protests over China ships off disputed isles
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan said Monday it has protested to China over two incursions into Japanese territorial waters that…
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PHL COVID-19 cases reach 538,995; recoveries climb to 499,772
(Eagle News) -- COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 538,995 after the Department of Health reported 1690 additional cases. The…
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