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Two alleged NPA members killed in Davao del Sur

September 14, 2020

Two alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a clash with government troops in Davao del Sur on Sunday afternoon. Lt. Walter Jhun Orille,  civil military operations officer of the 39th Infantry Battalion,  said  government troops

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Philippines in “deja vu” as situation during Marcos martial law years similar under Duterte, Ang-See says

September 14, 2020

The Philippines is in “deja vu” as Filipinos have been experiencing now the red-tagging, killing of activists, cronyism, and dependence to foreign powers, similar to the martial law years under late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, community leader Teresita Ang-See said on

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Duterte may extend proclamation declaring state of calamity amid pandemic

September 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte may extend his proclamation declaring a state of calamity in the country due to coronavirus pandemic, Malacanang said on Monday. “Most likely, because until there is no vaccine, no drugs against COVID, the effect of the pandemic

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LPA may become tropical depression Wednesday or Thursday

September 14, 2020

A low pressure area (LPA) spotted at the eastern side of the Visayas may develop into a tropical depression by Wednesday or Thursday, the state weather bureau said on Monday. As of 10 am, the LPA was located at 320

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Año says reducing distance among passenger due to clamor from transport sector

September 14, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday said reducing distance among passengers in public transportation was imposed due to the clamor of the transportation sector. “There was a clamor from the transportation sector that the transportation requirements are not enough to

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Visit cemeteries before one week closure starts Oct. 29, mayors urge residents

September 14, 2020

People who want to go visit the graves of their loved ones in cemeteries will have to do so before October 29 when all cemeteries will be closed until Nov 4. , the chairman of Metro Manila Council said Monday.

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Reducing physical distancing in public transport starts today

September 14, 2020

Mixed reactions greeted the first day of the Department of Transportation’s eased  physical distancing in public transport on Monday. Instead of the usual one-meter distance between passengers, the distance has been cut to  0.75 cm to allow more people to

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Fil-Japanese golfer Saso finishes tied for 13th at JLPGA

September 13, 2020

Fil-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso faltered with a last round 76 to finish tied for 13th at the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association  (JLPGA) Championship Konica Minolta Cup Sunday. Saso, one stroke behind the lead after Saturday’s third round, faltered in

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