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Gov’t allows motorcycle taxis to resume operations

October 23, 2020

The government has allowed motorcycle taxis to resume its pilot study, particularly in Metro Manila, Malacanang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease gave its nod on Thursday

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Philippine, Australian defense chiefs strengthen relations

October 23, 2020

Philippine and Australian defense chiefs discussed COVID-19 efforts and security matters in a meeting in Pasay City on Thursday. Arsenio Andolong, Department of National Defense public affairs service chief, said on her first visit as Minister for Defence, Senator Linda

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Outbound Filipino travelers not required to have negative antigen result before leaving, says Palace

October 23, 2020

Outbound Filipino travelers are no longer required to secure a negative antigen test result for coronavirus disease before they are allowed to depart the country. In a statement on Friday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Inter-Agency Task Force for

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IATF OKs 30% seating capacity for religious gatherings in GCQ areas

October 23, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has allowed the increase of up to 30 percent seating or venue capacity for religious gatherings in areas under general community quarantine, its spokesman said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson

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Alleged communist arrested for murder, malicious mischief in Pasig

October 23, 2020

Authorities arrested an alleged member of a communist group for murder  and malicious mischief in Pasig City last Thursday. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Major General Debold Sinas said operatives from NCRPO and Eastern Police District served a

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Grand procession of Black Nazarene image cancelled

October 23, 2020

The grand procession of the image of the Black Nazarene will no longer push through on January 9, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This after the Manila City government and the Quiapo Church have agreed to cancel the procession

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Foreign investors with valid visas can enter Philippines starting Nov. 1 – Palace

October 23, 2020

Foreign nationals, specifically investors with existing valid visas, will be allowed to enter the Philippines starting November 1, Malacanang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a taped interview in state-run PTV4, said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the

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P46.2B pending at Duterte’s office for his approval, says DBM

October 22, 2020

Some P46.2 billion fund of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2 is awaiting approval from the Office of President Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of Budget and Management said on Thursday. In a televised press briefing, Budget

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