MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said the number of areas under granular lockdown across the country has climbed to 900, amid a continued surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections.

This is a slight increase from only 700 areas as of Sunday, based on the latest data of the police force.

WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden said Wednesday he believes Russia would move to invade Ukraine while continuing to warn his counterpart Vladimir Putin of devastating repercussions should he do so.

"My guess is he will move in. He has to do something," Biden said during a two-hour press conference.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – As the controversy surrounding the Grand Imperial casino in Barangay Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental heats up, the town's local chief executive has maintained he did nothing wrong in allowing the gambling establishment to operate in the municipality.

Opol Mayor Maximino Seno said he welcomes any legal action from individuals and groups who oppose the casino operation in his town.

ANKARA – The United States on Sunday officially ordered the "departure of eligible family members" of staff at its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

"On January 23, 2022, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of US direct hire employees (USDH) and ordered the departure of eligible family members (EFM) from Embassy Kyiv due to the continued threat of Russian military action," it said in a travel advisory.

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