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Vol. 61 No. 14 November 11-17, 2021
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SARA EXITS DAVAO RACE, TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT
May banner ex-President Arroyo’s Death penalty: Lakas party with Bongbong for VP ok for Pacquiao, no for Lacson
By ALFRED GABOT, Editor in Chief
DAVAO CITY/MANILA – In a day of twists, withdrawals and speculations, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio dropped her reelection bid in Davao City in favor of her younger brother Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte but made supporters and the opposition hanging as she did not announce her next move amid the clamor for her to run for president. Page 9
Relaxed protocols may spur COVID resurgence in PHL By Be�ng Laygo Dolor, Editor
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Former Senator Marcos and Mayor Sara Duterte.
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 250 M, WHO eyes oral, nasal vaccines GENEVA/MANILA —Novel coronavirus infections have surpassed 250 million worldwide with over 5 million deaths as the World Health Organization (WHO) is looking forward to more oral and nasal vaccines to fight the deadly virus. Page 8
MANILA – No less than the Health department warned this week that the sharply falling COVID-19 cases of recent weeks could take a 180 degree turn if the public ignores the minimum public health standards.
By Claire Morales True
Sen. Pacquiao and Sen. Lacson
PASAY CITY – Senator and presidential aspirant Emmanuel Manny Pacquiao disclosed to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) that he The government eased re- supports the revival of Page 8 strictions in Metro Manila late last week, resulting in residents flooding parks and malls, often disregarding the social distancing protocol that is a key step in arresting the spread of Page 8 COLMA, California Twenty four Filipino World War II veterans are among the latest to receive the US Congressional Gold Medal awarded by the United States Congress. The 24 honorees of the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal were: Marcelo Acosta; Marciano AgVP Leni Robredo bunag Sr.; Balbino Page 10
Kin of 24 Filipino veterans get US Congress medal
Leni vows stop to contractualization By Jeanne Michael Penaranda QUEZON CITY – Pursuing her campaign for the presidency, Vice President Maria Leonor Leni Robredo said she will end labor contractualization in case she wins in the elections. Robredo said her stance on workers’ rights has not changed since her days as a la- Page 8
Senate fails again to nab Lao, Pharmally execs
Gen. Carlos named new chief of PNP VIEWS & COMMENTS
SHOWBIZ
SPORTS
Guidelines for travel to the United States
John Lloyd Cruz joins GMA, teamup with Bea expected
FilAm Donaire girds for December bout in Carson
By A�y. Lozano
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