Duterte’s ex-adviser linked to biggest pandemic supplier

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Philippines reports record-high 22,366 COVID-19 cases

The Philippines reports a new record-high of 22,366 fresh COVID-19 cases in one day on Monday, August 30. This is the fifth straight day the new cases recorded by the Department of Health exceeded the 15,000-mark.

Biggest pandemic supplier has links to ex-Duterte adviser Michael Yang

Government documents obtained by Rappler show the Philippine government’s biggest supplier of medical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic has links to President Rodrigo Duterte’s former economic adviser, Michael Yang.

Bong Go declines PDP-Laban nomination to run for president in 2022

Senator Bong Go on Monday, August 30, declines the endorsement of a PDP-Laban faction for him to run for president in the 2022 elections.

Robredo to Duterte: Serious about fighting corruption? Show us your SALN

Vice President Leni Robredo tells President Rodrigo Duterte that if he is truly serious about ending corruption in government, he must show his net worth first.

No Whang-Od consent in Nas Academy contract – gov’t probe

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples-Cordillera Administrative Region says online learning platform Nas Academy did not get the consent of Whang-Od in the creation of a traditional tattooing course. – Rappler.com