24 Oras Express: August 31, 2021 [HD]

  • 3 years ago
Here are the biggest news items on 24 Oras this Tuesday, August 31, 2021

- President Duterte defends Michael Yang after his alleged involvement with overpriced medical supplies surfaced
- Sen. Gordon and Lacson said that they will continue to probe the alleged overpriced purchase of face masks and face shields by the government
- Sen. Bong Go is willing to leave his post as senator if there’s proof that he’s involved with corruption
- WHO confirms community transmission of Delta variant in the Philippines; Delta variant is still the dominant variant in the country
- DTI approves P2.85 price hike in several necessities
- Vice President Leni Robredo says that COVID-19 cases in the Philippines could possibly be higher than reported
- Mayor Sara Duterte denies talks with Sen. Imee Marcos where Imee would run as vice president
- DOH tallied 13,827 new COVID-19 cases; 8 laboratories failed to submit their data
- RITM and Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital personnel joined hands in protest due to unreceived benefits
- Unvaccinated patients were denied entry in a clinic in Bukidnon
- Several Filipinos are preparing for the “ber” months despite the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic

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