Philippines targets vaccinating 70% of population by February

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Gov’t aims to vaccinate 70% of population by February election period

Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. says the national government aims to vaccinate 70% of the Philippine population before the start of the election period in February.

Walden Bello is Ka Leody’s new running mate, vows to fight ‘Marcos-Duterte Axis of Evil’

Former Akbayan Representative Walden Bello is the new running mate of presidential aspirant Ka Leody de Guzman.

Samira: I joined Isko slate to escape Liberal Party ‘echo chamber’

Senatorial candidate Samira Gutoc says her decision to join Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s slate in the 2022 elections is a ‘calculated’ move to go beyond the limited spheres of influence of the Liberal Party.

Kylie Padilla backs divorce bill after Aljur Abrenica’s accusatory post

Actress Kylie Padilla backs calls to legalize divorce in the Philippines after her estranged husband Aljur Abrenica posts an accusatory statement against her.

‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’ actor Kim Seon-ho apologizes over abortion rumors

South Korean actor Kim Seon-ho apologizes Wednesday, October 20, after rumors of him allegedly forcing his ex-girlfriend into having an abortion surfaced. – Rappler.com