Navy ready to protect oil exploration within Philippine territory

October 19, 2020

The Philippine Navy (PN) assures that it is ready to protect oil exploration within the Philippine territory after President Rodrigo Duterte authorized its resumption. “The Philippine Navy is ready to protect our vessels conducting oil exploration or conducting surveys in

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Navy getting more anti-submarine helicopters

October 19, 2020

The Philippine Navy is buying more anti-submarine helicopters as it is planning two acquire two additional corvettes as part of the modernization  program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. “The plan to acquire additional AW159s is connected to the

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DOE sees no adverse reaction from China regarding Philippine lifting of oil exploration in West Philippine Sea

October 19, 2020

The Department of Energy (DOE) has seen no adverse reaction from China on the Philippine decision to lift the moratorium on petroleum exploration in the West Philippine Sea. In a televised press briefing, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi also clarified that

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MMDA hopes task force will release guidelines on Christmas parties soon

October 19, 2020

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday said they are hoping that the Interagency Task Force (IATF) will release guidelines on Christmas parties two months before the holiday season. “Christmas parties are also part of the discussion (last meeting)

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Melo, poll chief who oversaw transition to automated elections, passes away

October 19, 2020

Jose Melo, who as Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman oversaw the country’s transition from manual to automated elections from 2008 to 2010, passed away late Sunday at the age of 88. The cause of Melo’s death is not known. Melo

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Metro Manila, except Navotas, adopts 12am to 4am curfew; wants 30% seating capacity in religious gatherings

October 19, 2020

Metro Manila mayors, except Navotas City, have approved a four-hour curfew and this will be further shortened by December, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Monday. MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia, in a televised press briefing, said the

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DOH monitoring recovered COVID-19 patients who continue to experience symptoms

October 19, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) is watching carefully patients who recovered from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases but continue to  experience symptoms. In a virtual press briefing Monday, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said they are conducting “passive monitoring” of COVID-19

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URGENT Metro mayors to allow persons aged 18-65 to leave homes

October 19, 2020

Metro Manila mayors will permit persons aged 18-65 to leave homes from an earlier suggestion allowing persons aged 15-65 since the National Capital Region is under general community quarantine (GCQ). This was announced by Metro Manila Development Authority ( MMDA)

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