30 provinces will be priority in mass registration of PhilSys in October

September 29, 2020

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday said around 30 provinces will be the priority in the mass registration of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) starting October. In a virtual briefing, Interior Undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya

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Man drowns as boat capsizes off Cardona, Rizal

September 29, 2020

One person drowned after a boat capsized off the waters of Cardona, Rizal on Sunday night. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG said its personnel from the Cardona Sub-Station and local fishermen, retrieved the body of a 29-year-old male around 3pm

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New COVID-19 cases at 2,025: DOH

September 29, 2020

New coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) cases fell below 3,000, the Department of Health ( DOH) said Tuesday. The DOH reported 2,025 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total cases to 309, 303. Active cases are 50, 925 out of which 86.5 percent

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Duterte wants PhilHealth’s abolition

September 29, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday night that he would be “shaking” the corrupt-laden Philippine Health Insurance Corp. In a taped televised message, Duterte said he would propose to Congress to abolish the state health insurer. “Create a new agency

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Davao City lauds conviction of 14 accused in night market bombing

September 29, 2020

DAVAO CITY – The city government welcomed the conviction Monday of 14 persons for multiple murder and attempted multiple murder over an explosion at the night market four years ago which killed 17 and hurt 78 . “The verdict, handed

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Jeepney drivers ask SC to nullify gov’t ordinances stopping them from plying routes

September 29, 2020

Jeepney drivers on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to nullify government’s issuances on their operation despite the easing of lockdowns in many areas arising from coronavirus pandemic. In a petition filed by the officers and members of the National Confederation

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Año stresses minimum health standards in effect as Boracay opens to tourists on Oct. 1

September 29, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Tuesday reminded business establishments and tourists visiting Boracay Island starting October 1 that organizing parties and sports activities are still not allowed as the country is still facing a COVID-19 pandemic. In a radio interview,

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AFP welcomes Duterte support in Facebook issue

September 29, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomes the support by President Rodrigo Duterte after Facebook took down accounts linked to the military and police. “We are thankful to the Commander-in-Chief’s expression of support to the AFP’s campaign that, after

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