12 more Delta cases found; brace for surge, says OCTA

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.       12 MORE DELTA CASES FOUND; BRACE FOR SURGE, SAYS OCTA​ The independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research group on Thursday called for “urgent and appropriate” response from the national and local governments, saying the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the nation’s capital could be driven by the more transmissible Delta variant after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 12 more cases.   Inquirer Plus starts at P149/month   UP study: Drug war has killed 2 per day​ The body count in President Duterte’s war on drugs continues with at least two deaths recorded per day, according to an independent monitoring team based in the University of the Philippines.   FREE OF COVID CARES, BRIEFLY Children in Paco, Manila frolic in the rain induced by Typhoon "Fabian" and the southwest monsoon, unmindful of government plans to restrict them again inside their homes to prevent the spread of the more dangerous Delta variant of COVID-19. --Richard A. Reyes   Visit shop here   Council won’t budge on reclamation DUMAGUETE CITY—Despite opposition from different groups, including scientists and the Church, local legislators authorized Mayor Felipe Remollo to enter into an agreement with a developer of a proposed 174-hectare reclamation project.   Take our news quiz!   Opinion: Baseless, arbitrary cases The very first case filed under the much-criticized Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) was resolved last week—and it was a loss for the government. On July 15, the Olongapo City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 97 junked the landmark terrorism case against Aetas Japer Gurung and Junior Ramos—the first citizens to be charged under the ATA—and ordered their release.     SUBSCRIBE  FOLLOW  SUGGEST     © 2021 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe