Palace cuts work in executive branch for Kainang Pampamilya Mahalaga Day

September 28, 2020

Malacanang has issued a memorandum circular suspending the work in government offices under the executive branch from 3:30 p.m. onwards on Monday, September 28. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea issued MC No. 80 pursuant to Proclamation No. 60 (s. 1992), which

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Coast Guard set to acquire first hospital ship

September 27, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to acquire its first hospital ship to augment humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations during natural and man-made crises. This was announced by PCG Commandant, Admiral George Ursabia Jr. during the Maritime and

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Fare rates in 12 modified provincial bus routes will not change: LTFRB

September 27, 2020

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Sunday fare rates of the 12 modified provincial Public Utility Bus (PUB) routes that will be opened on September 30, 2020 will not change. LTFRB Technical Division chief Joel Bolano said: “Currently

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Navy chief stresses Philippines commitment to peaceful settlement of maritime disputes

September 27, 2020

Navy chief Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo stressed the country’s commitment to peaceful settlement of disputes in the South China Sea in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Award

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95 arrested in QC restobar for violating quarantine protocols

September 27, 2020

Ninety-five persons, including eight foreigners, were arrested in Quezon City Saturday after they were seen at a restoba in violation of community quarantine protocols. They were apprehended by personnel of Kamuning Police Station 10 inside Guilly’s restobar in Barangay South

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Palace thumbs down call to postpone 2022 national polls amid COVID-19

September 25, 2020

Malacañang rejected on Friday a proposal by a lawmaker to postpone the 2022 national elections amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the holding of elections is a public service that the government must ensure

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COVID-19 vaccine by April 2021 is ‘best case scenario’ 

September 25, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Friday said a vaccine against COVID-19 by April 2021 is the “best case scenario” for the country. In a virtual press briefing, FDA Director General Eric Domingo said they expect to approve and register

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Soldiers discover IED factory in Maguindanao

September 25, 2020

Government troops discovered an improvised bomb factory in Maguindanao on Friday afternoon. Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, JTF Central Commander, said the troops of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion were conducting combat clearing operation when they found the improvised explosive device

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