DOH reports 1,118 new COVID-19 cases

November 24, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday 1,118 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases to raise total cases to 421, 722. Active cases reached 26, 745 out of which 83.7 percent are mild. Asymptomatic cases accounted for 7.9 percent, followed by

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Palace warns closure of ”tiangge” operations if minimum health standards not observed

November 24, 2020

Malacanang warned on Tuesday ”tiangge” or retail operators that their stalls could be closed if they could not maintain minimum health standards amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a televised press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque recalled that when the Inter-Agency

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Palace to politicians involved in illegal mining, logging: You have blood in your hands

November 24, 2020

Malacanang said on Tuesday that blood would be in the hands of politicians, such as mayors, who continue to protect illegal mining and logging in their respective areas. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement amid allegations that some mayors

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Makati traffic enforcer arrested for robbery and extortion

November 24, 2020

A traffic enforcer was arrested for robbery and extortion in Makati City on Monday evening. Acting National Capital Region Police director Brig. Gen Vicente Danao Jr said Makati City Police Station and Public Safety Department conducted a joint entrapment operation

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Non-uniformed personnel dies from COVID-19, PNP deaths now 26

November 24, 2020

A 62 year-old non-uniformed personnel died from COVID-19.  bringing their total fatalities in the Philippine National Police (PNP) to 26. The name was not revealed but the PNP said the non-uniformed personnel was  assigned at the Criminal Investigation and Detection

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Cagayan gov. eyeing one month MECQ for Tuguegarao

November 24, 2020

Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba is eyeing to recommend a one-month implementation of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Tuguegarao City as the number of COVID-19 cases increases. In a radio interview, Mamba said they implemented a 10-day MECQ in the

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Police officer dies in Imus ambush

November 24, 2020

A police officer assigned at the Southern Police District (SPD) died in an ambush  in Imus, Cavite Monday morning. An initial report said Police Captain Ariel Ilagan, 48, was onboard his vehicle when he was shot by unidentified assailants at

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Alleged NPA killed in clash vs troops in Sorsogon

November 24, 2020

An alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in a clash with government troops in Sorsogon province on Monday, a military spokesman said Tuesday. Capt. John Paul Belleza, public affairs officer of the 9th Infantry Division,  said

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