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AFP welcomes approval of the IRR of Anti-Terrorism Act

October 15, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomes the approval of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). “We are pleased with the timely approval of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Anti-Terrorism Act,” Maj.

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Task force reminds police to make cemeteries comply with health protocols

October 15, 2020

The Joint Task Force COVID Shield on Thursday reminded police commanders to help local government units (LGUs) in ensuring all cemeteries, memorial parks and columbariums comply with quarantine rules as the early commemoration of the All Saints’ Day and All

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Palace says quarantine classifications sensitive matter; LGUs complaining vs OCTA team’s recommendation

October 15, 2020

Malacanang reiterated on Thursday that it is better for OCTA Research Team to direct privately their recommendation on quarantine classifications to President Rodrigo Duterte as some local government units have been complaining about it. In a televised press briefing, Presidential

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Bello says 13th month pay mandatory; no exemption

October 15, 2020

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on Thursday that the 13th month pay of workers should be given on or before December 24 and no establishment is exempted from implementing this. Bello made the statement after he previously entertained the

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More than P200m worth of alleged illegal drugs seized in Taguig, Paranaque

October 15, 2020

Authorities seized more than P200 million worth of suspected illegal drugs in buy-bust operations in Parañaque City and Taguig City last Wednesday evening. Initial report from the Philippine National Police- Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) said the first operation was conducted

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Duterte: I have money for COVID-19 vaccine

October 15, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday night that the government has the money to purchase the vaccine against coronavirus disease for the Filipinos. In a televised message, Duterte also said that Russia is eyeing to put up in the country

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Puyat reminds ‘Staycation Hotels’ to follow rules, protocols

October 15, 2020

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat issued a reminder to “staycation hotels,” to adhere to the guidelines and protocols set by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and ensure a memorable and safe staycation of guests taking a break from months of quarantine.

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Duterte concerned over surge of street crimes; orders deployment of trained cops to go after motorcycle-riding criminals

October 15, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has raised concern over the surge in the number of street crimes, particularly holdup activities using motorcycles, as the government further opens the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. This as the Chief Executive ordered the training and

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