Duterte decides to keep one-meter distance between passengers in public transportation

September 19, 2020

By Robina Asido President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to retain the one-meter distance between passengers in public transportation. This was announced by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in a televised address on Saturday. “After the President studied the recommendation of both sides

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Drug suspect arrested, millions of pesos worth of illegal drugs seized in Manila

September 19, 2020

A drug suspect was arrested while millions of pesos worth of illegal drugs were confiscated in a buy-bust operation in Manila on Friday morning. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspect as Christian Bello alias Ian, 28, a resident

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Dutert extends state of calamity in Philippines for one year due to COVID-19

September 18, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has issued a proclamation extending the period of the state of calamity throughout the country for one year due to coronavirus disease. Under Proclamation No. 1021, which was signed on September 16, Duterte said the extension will

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Palace scorns EU parliament’s threat to revoke PH tariff rates exemptions over human right violations

September 18, 2020

Malacanang dared on Friday the European parliament to revoke the Philippines’ exports tariff exemptions, saying that if it wants to add up to the suffering of the Filipinos, “go ahead.” In a virtual press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said

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IATF orders closure of cemeteries, columbariums on Oct. 29 to Nov. 4

September 18, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has ordered a week-long closure for visitors of all  private and public cemeteries, memorial parks and columbariums in the country in time for the All Saints’ and All Souls’

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Resumption of PBA games a big step in going to “new normal,” says Dizon

September 18, 2020

The possible resumption of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) can be a sign that the country is moving forward to “new normal,” an official said on Friday. Bases Conversion and Development Authority president and CEO Vivencio Dizon, who is also

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DOH reports 3,257 new COVID-19 cases

September 18, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday 3,257 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases were reported even as 20 laboratories were unable to submit reports on Sept. 17. This brings total cases to 279,526 total  cases, of which 65, 906 are

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One hospitalized in Northern Samar explosion

September 18, 2020

One person was hospitalized following an explosion  in Northern Samar on Thursday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard reported on Friday. Commodore Armando Balilo, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman, said the PCG personnel assisted the Philippine National Police (PNP) in investigating

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