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11 establishments mishandle contract tracing data

October 13, 2020

Eleven establishments were found mishandling and misusing  contact tracing data, the National Privacy Commission said on Tuesday. In a radio interview, NCP chairman Raymund Liboro said they sent compliance letters to 11 establishments after they received reports that they are

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AFP eyes partnership with Japan to improve cyber defense, security

October 13, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is eyeing a partnership with Japan on improving its cyber defense and security. “We look at Japan as one of the sources of these modern equipment because Japan is technologically advanced as far

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Duterte got assurance from Velasco, Cayetano to work together for passage of 2021 budget – Palace

October 13, 2020

New House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his predecessor Taguig City Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano have assured President Rodrigo Duterte to cooperate in passing the proposed budget for next year, Malacanang said on Tuesday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry

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Cordillera police says Kalinga advisory council had resolution to remove monument honoring anti-Chico Dam oppositors

October 13, 2020

The regional director of Cordillera Police on Tuesday clarified that the removal of a monument honoring the oppositors to the Chico Dam project along Bugnay section in Tinglayan is on the request of the Kalinga Provincial Advisory Council of the

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Metro Manila mayors to push for easing age restrictions of persons allowed to leave homes

October 13, 2020

Metro Manila mayors are eyeing on adjusting age restriction of those who will be allowed to go outside their homes amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) threat In a radio interview on Monday, Paranaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, chair of the

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Duterte Cabinet OKs one seat apart in public vehicles

October 13, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet has approved the recommendation to implement one-seat apart instead of maintaining a one-meter distance in public vehicles, Malacanang said on Tuesday. In a televised press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the decision was consistent with

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AFP chief says West Philippine Sea situation ”remains volatile and uncertain”

October 13, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Gilbert Gapay said the situation in the West Philippine Sea “remains volatile and and uncertain”. “The situation in the South China Sea remains volatile and uncertain because of certain actions of certain

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Duterte calls Cayetano, Velasco in a meeting in Malacanang

October 13, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has called in Malacanang Taguig City Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano and Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco in a meeting in Malacanang today amid their dispute over House speakership. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said

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