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Duterte hails Manila Bay “white sand” project, saying people are now enjoying it

September 22, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday the people are now enjoying the Manila Bay “white sand” Baywalk contrary to earlier criticisms by Vice President Leni Robredo and other groups. In a taped televised message in Davao City, Duterte hailed the

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Palace says martial law under Marcos regime different from Duterte admin

September 22, 2020

Malacanang clarified on Monday that there is a huge difference between the martial law during the regime of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and that of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement as the

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Palace warns LTO official in Visayas to rectify wrongdoings

September 21, 2020

Malacanang warned on Monday a regional director of the Land Transportation Office in Visayas for the alleged irregularities. In a televised press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, however, did not name the official. “There’s a huge anomaly which can be

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Año says leftists, critics claim deaths in drug campaign rose 50%

September 21, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday said only leftist groups and critics are claiming that deaths under the government’s campaign against illegal drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown increased by 50 percent. In a TV interview, Año said these allegations

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Passage of 2021 proposed budget non-negotiable amid House squabbling – Palace

September 21, 2020

Malacanang underscored on Monday the need to pass on time the proposed P4.5-trillion budget for next year, saying it is not negotiable. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement amid the squabble among some administration allies in the House of

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DOH hopes Manila Bay incident will not happen again

September 21, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed hopes that hordes will not flock to Manila Bay to witness the white sand beach where physical distancing was virtually non-existent. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said mass gatherings pose danger as COVID-19

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Año, Cimatu to discuss next move after people flocked to Manila Bay

September 21, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday said he will discuss with Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu what action should the government do following the social distance violation at the Manila Bay ”white sands beach” last Sunday. In a TV interview, Año

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Nurses group welcome easing of deployment ban

September 21, 2020

Nurses eyeing employment overseas welcomed the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to ease the deployment ban for healthcare workers despite the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In an open letter to Duterte,  PrisoNurses lauded the decision of Duterte. “We would like

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