Robredo urges government: More tests, vaccines during ECQ

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More testing, more vaccines: Robredo lists 5 must-do’s when Metro Manila reverts to ECQ

Vice President Leni Robredo lists down five specific measures the government must do once Metro Manila reverts to enhanced community quarantine or ECQ.

1Sambayan wants presidential bet to embody PNoy’s ‘honest’ governance

The convenors of the 1Sambayan opposition coalition say the legacy of decent and honest governance left behind by the late former president Noynoy Aquino will be a factor in choosing their standard-bearer in the 2022 elections.

UP-DND Accord will not return under Duterte – Lorenzana

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday, August 4, says the University of the Philippines and the Department of National Defense accord will never return under President Rodrigo Duterte’s term.

New York Governor Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women – report

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faces allegations of sexual harassment of 11 women. Local prosecutors will launch a criminal investigation, reigniting calls for Cuomo to resign or be impeached.

Nas Academy takes down Whang-Od course after grandniece calls it a scam

Online learning platform The Nas Academy takes down its page offering a traditional tattooing course by world-renowned traditional tattoo artist Whang-od, after the artist’s grandniece Grace Palicas called it a ‘scam.’ – Rappler.com