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DOH to conduct COVID-19 vaccination in schools
10:03 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
The Department of Health (DOH) said it coordinates with the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units to facilitate the COVID-19 vaccination of learners in private and public educational institutions. The governments pandemic task force earlier urged schools for basic education to conduct COVID-19 immunization programs for their students. #In60words

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Local transmission of BA.2.12.1 Omicron sub-variant confirmed
9:30 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
The Department of Health (DOH) said the local transmission of the BA.2.12.1 Omicron sub-variant is taking place in Metro Manila, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, and Western Visayas. Health authorities have so far detected 17 BA.2.12.1 cases in the country. #In60words

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BSP lauds EO on cashless gov't transactions
8:18 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Tuesday lauded the issuance by President Rodrigo Duterte of Executive Order (EO) No. 170 on the Adoption of Digital Payments for Government Disbursements and Collections. Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said the EO will expedite transactions, generate savings for the government and the public. #In60words

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Palace website, temporarily suspended for updates PML
7:42 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
The official website of the Malacañang Palace is now temporarily suspended for some updates, according to the Presidential Museum and Library (PML). #In60words

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Frontal System is affecting northern Luzon
6:33 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
The Frontal System continues to affect Northern Luzon. According to PAGASA, the wind convergence will bring cloudy skies with rains over Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Ilocos Norte. #In60words

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Second-quarter earthquake drill still online
4:48 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
DESPITE easing restrictions due to lower COVID-19 cases, the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) will still be conducted online, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). #In60words

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MMDA project From tarpaulins to bags
4:44 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to donate election-related materials cleared by the agency to the Eco-Waste Coalition to be converted into bags or other useful items.

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Marcos makes private trip to Australia
4:31 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
After his landslide victory, presumptive president Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos, Jr. and his family are now in Australia for a much needed rest and vacation. Atty. Vic Rodriguez said that Marcos will return to the country on Thursday. #In60words

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Megan Fox fuels preggy rumors after being seen skipping booze
4:30 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
On Sunday, Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox sparked pregnancy rumors at the Billboard Music Awards. The two were also seen at Tao, a Las Vegas hotspot where Diddys afterparty was held.

Entertainment

Philippines adds 10 more gold in SEA Games medal tally
1:42 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
On Monday, the Philippines nabbed 10 more gold medals in the 31st Southeast Asian Games. Caloy Yulo once again led Team PH with the gold medal haul on that day, as he finished his SEA Games stint with another pair of gold medals.

Sports

Mike Tyson joins cast of drama thriller, Black Files
1:13 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
Boxer Mike Tyson is joining Sean Penn and Tye Sheridan in Black Files. The short film is an adaptation of the novel by Shannon Burke. Black Files is produced under the Sculptor Media banner alongside Force Majeure, James Masciello's creative producing arm.

Entertainment

Girls' Generation confirmed to make a comeback as full group
12:07 pm on 17 May 2022, Tuesday
South Korean girl group Girls' Generation are gearing up for a comeback. Their comeback album will mark their 15th anniversary since their debut back in 2007. This will also be the group's first comeback with all eight members in five years, following their sixth studio album Holiday Night.

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