Here’s a Heads Up from reportr on news you need to know today.
ALERT LEVEL 2 IN METRO MANILA
- Metro Manila is now under Alert Level 2, the second lowest of the five-tier COVID-19 alert system, which means businesses and establishments can operate at higher capacities.
- Children in Metro Manila can now go out for leisure and school under Alert Level 2.
- Also, minors and senior citizens in the capital region can now take public transportation.
- Colleges and universities in Metro Manila can hold limited face-to-face classes under the lower alert level.
- Weekday operating hours of Metro Manila malls will also be adjusted starting Nov. 15 in anticipation of the Christmas rush.
COVID NEWS
- Ayala Corp’s health unit is planning to sell the world’s first anti-COVID pill in the Philippines.
- Pfizer claimed that its anti-COVID drug was 89% effective against severe cases of the disease.
- The Department of Health supports the mandatory vaccination of frontliners and vulnerable populations against COVID-19 to fast-track the delivery of vaccine doses.
LIFE KIT
- Why do Filipinos still collect planner stickers like the ones from Starbucks when there’s not much to plan due to the pandemic? Here’s an explanation from a psychologist.
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- President Rodrigo Duterte said political dynasties are here to stay, unless the Constitution changes or the way Filipinos view political clans.
- The President also insisted that he would not allow himself to be tried by the International Criminal Court, saying that he would rather be jailed in Muntinlupa.
- The Department of Education said it is investigating a viral Tiktok video wherein a teacher appeared to suggest "potential child abuse.”
- Protesters staged a worldwide rally to demand climate action as COP26 took place in Glasgow.
- U.S. borders will reopen today, and airlines are scrambling to meet the surge in passengers.
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