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Vol. 61 No. 23 January 13-19, 2022
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PHL AT ‘CRITICAL RISK’ FOR COVID-19 AGAIN Marcos Jr. fate decided by Jan 17
Cases soar past 3 million; Senators, Cabinet men, other leaders catch virus By ALFRED GABOT, Editor in Chief
MANILA — With infections rising to record high again, hitting several Cabinet members, the chiefs of the Armed Forces and Philippine National Police, several senators and leaders and celebrities, Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III declared that the country is now deemed at “critical risk” for COVID-19. Page 9
By Be�ng Laygo Dolor, Editor
MANILA – Whether he can proceed with his quest to become President of the Philippines like his father before him, or be forced to abandon his dream will be known by next week. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expected to decide if the three disqualification proceedings against former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are valid or not no later than Monday, Jan. Page 8
PHL CONSUL GENERAL Elmer G. Cato sympathizes in a New York rally against Asian American hate incidents in this file photo.
No truth to martial law, PHL envoy in NY airs hope for total lockdown downtrend in Asian-American CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has denied claims made by a voice recording being spread on social media that the government would impose martial law by January 10 to stop the surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the country. “Not true. Fake news. Definitely, out of the picture,” Lorenzana said. In the voice recording, a woman is urging the Page 8
‘hate’ incidents in 2022
NEW YORK – The Philippine Consulate General in New York expressed hope for a downtrend in hate crimes and other incidents targeting Asian-Americans under the new leadership of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In a statement, Consul General Elmer Cato expressed his “full support” for Adams’ plans to ensure that “every District Attorney’s Office would have a robust hate crime unit but to
also increase the resources of the Asian Hate Crimes Task Force of the New York City Police Department (NYPD).” “We are one with the AsianAmerican Community in expressing hope that under the leadership of Mayor Adams, the streets of New York City will once again be safe for everyone,” Cato said, noting that at least 20 members of the Filipino community Page 8
Comelec data breach, hacking worry leaders By Claire Morales True MANILA – The Commission on Elections maybe facing data breach and hacking of election data which could affect the results of the May 9 2022 elections raising concerns from Malacañang and Congress leaders. While the Comelec initially denied the report to be a “fake news,” government authorities and Congress have started looking into the alleged hacking and data breach by an unknown group as reported by the Manila Bulletin tech expert. The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has summoned representatives from the Com-
mission on Elections (Comelec) and news outlet Manila Bulletin (MB) following a report of alleged hacking and data breach involving the poll body’s servers. In a statement, Privacy Commissioner John Henry Naga said separate orders were sent to the Comelec and MB technology editor and IT head Art Samaniego Jr., to appear for a clarificatory meeting via teleconference on January 25. The Senate and the House of Representatives, on the other hand, plan to hold a public hearing on the matter. “We will await any update to be pronounced by Comelec regarding this. Siyempre, Page 8
Newsom taps Natl Guard in war vs COVID-19
Child marriage now banned in PHL VIEWS & COMMENTS
SHOWBIZ
SPORTS
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Aga and Arlene Muhlach get COVID in U.S.
Billiards player Dennis Orcollo denied entry in US
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