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President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed his bid to run for vice president in the upcoming May 2022 elections.
He reiterated his support for Health Secretary Francisco Duque, who is facing controversies regarding health workers' benefits and PhilHealth receivables.
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be available in local drugstores soon, following its full US FDA approval for individuals aged 16 and above.
Approximately one million employees have returned to work as the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) remains in effect.
The Philippines reported 12,067 new COVID-19 cases, 14,565 recoveries, and 303 fatalities on August 24, 2021.
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President Rodrigo Duterte announced he will seek the vice presidency in Eleksyon 2022 to continue his administration's fight against illegal drugs, criminality, and insurgency, stating, "Gusto talaga ninyo? Oh, sige, tatakbo ako ng bise presidente."
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President Rodrigo Duterte initially accepted the nomination of the PDP-Laban party, led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, to run for vice president in the 2022 elections.
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President Rodrigo Duterte stated he will run for vice-president in the 2022 elections, believing that only one Duterte will seek national office.
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President Rodrigo Duterte stated he would accept Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's resignation if offered voluntarily, but would not dismiss him.
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Senator Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Vicente Sotto III remain unfazed by President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to run for vice president in the 2022 elections and are firm in their own plans to seek higher office.
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