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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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UPDATE Ano confirms Metro Manila mayors want GCQ to continue in December

October 19, 2020

Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Ano confirmed in an interview with CNN Philippines Monday that Metro Manila mayors want the general community quarantine status to remain until December. He said officials fear an upsurge in COVID-19 cases may happen

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AFP mourns death of MNLF chair Jikiri

October 18, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday mourned the passing of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) chairperson Yusop Jikiri, calling him as one of the strong pillars in achieving peace in the Bangsamoro region. “The AFP joins every

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Philippine COVID-19 recoveries breach 300,000-mark

October 18, 2020

The number of patients who recovered from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has now reached the 300,000 mark on Sunday, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Based on its latest Case Bulletin, DOH recorded 14,941 recoveries bringing the total to

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Special police unit to be formed to go after street criminals – DILG chief

October 18, 2020

The Department of Interior and Local Government will create a special unit following the order of President Rodrigo Duterte to train members of the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) to go after street criminals. In a radio interview on

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Año: Barriers required for motorcycle taxis; passengers encouraged to have own helmets

October 18, 2020

Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año on Sunday said motorcycle taxis are still required to use barriers after the House Committee on Transportation passed a resolution continuing their pilot study on the service. In a radio interview, Año said

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Robredo reiterates call to fast-track Marawi City’s rehabilitation 3 years after siege

October 18, 2020

Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday renewed calls for a more urgent approach on the rehabilitation process of Marawi City three years after the declaration of liberty from the IS-Maute group. As the country commemorates the liberation of Marawi City

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AFP says it aims to keep terrorism from urban areas as nation marks end of Marawi siege

October 17, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) emphasized its anti terrorism campaign, especially stopping this menace from entering into cities, as the nation commemorates the liberation of Marawi three years ago on Saturday. “The AFP joins the nation and our

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