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Solon Joins Call For Nat’l Academic Health Break

The Philippine Herald - January 14, 2022

A lawmaker at the House of Representatives urged public and private education stakeholders to heed the call for a national academic health break and academic ease following the unprecedented rise in infections amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

PRRD Signs Law Mandating Full Rehab, Maintenance Of Kennon Road

The Philippine Herald - January 14, 2022

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law an act mandating the full rehabilitation and maintenance of Kennon Road, one of the major access roads leading to the Benguet province.

SMC’s Odette Relief Efforts Continue, Petron Stations Back Online

The Philippine Herald - January 14, 2022

San Miguel Corporation’s response efforts for provinces hit by typhoon Odette continue, with food and water donations totaling over P35 million to date.

61 Trainees Start Basic Course For PDEA Agents

The Philippine Herald - January 14, 2022

The training of 61 agent-trainees for the Drug Enforcement Officers Basic Course has already commenced at its Cavite facility.

Large Asteroid To Pass Close To Earth

The Philippine Herald - January 14, 2022

An asteroid wider than the tallest building in the world will cross Earth's orbit next week, media reports said.

CHED: Over 85% Of HEIs Personnel, 60% Of Students Vaxxed

The Philippine Herald - January 14, 2022

More than 85 percent of teaching and non-teaching personnel in higher education institutions have been vaccinated against the Covid-19 as of January 11.

Panagbenga 2022 To Push Thru Sans Crowd-Drawing Events

The Philippine Herald - January 14, 2022

Crowd-drawing events at the Panagbenga Festival 2022 in Baguio will be scrapped to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.

DILG Orders Barangays To Conduct Inventory Of Unvaxxed Persons

The Philippine Herald - January 13, 2022

All barangays have been ordered to submit an inventory of unvaxxed persons in their localities, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said.

‘No Vax, No Ride’ In NCR Public Transport Begins Jan. 17

The Philippine Herald - January 13, 2022

Only fully vaccinated individuals, with some exceptions, will be allowed to take public transportation beginning January 17, a Department of Transportation official said.

DepEd Can’t Declare Nationwide ‘Academic Break’: Exec

The Philippine Herald - January 13, 2022

A Department of Education official said the agency cannot announce a nationwide "academic break" despite the increase in the number of learners and teachers with flu-like symptoms or testing positive for Covid-19.