Año files case against perpetrator of fake news

September 7, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has formally filed a complaint against a man from Cebu who allegedly quoted him as advising couples to practice physical distancing after sex in a post at social media, according to an official. Interior Undersecretary and

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Another Parojinog clan member dies, police say

September 7, 2020

Another member of the Parojinog clan died last Sunday, the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday. In a press briefing, General Camilo Cascolan said former Ozamis city Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog ‘s sister, Melodia “Apyat” Parojinog-Malingin,

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Alleged DI-Abu Sayyaf member killed in Zamboanga Sibugay clash

September 7, 2020

An alleged Dawlah Islamiya-Abu Sayyaf member was killed while five people, including two soldiers, were wounded in a clash in Zamboanga Sibugay on Sunday, a military official said on Monday. Capt. Clint Antipala, public affairs chief of the 1st Infantry

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PNP files admin cases against nine cops involved in Jolo shooting

September 7, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police on Monday said the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) has formally filed administrative cases against the nine cops who are involved in the shooting incident in Jolo where four Philippine Army intelligence officers were

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Magnitude 6.4 quake shakes Davao Occidental town

September 7, 2020

An earthquake with magnitude  6.4 struck 11:23 pm Sunday at the Davao Occidental town of Don Marcelino, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs added that there were no immediate reports of damage from the quake, which

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DOH reports 2,839 new COVID-19 cases, 85 more deaths

September 6, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported 2,839 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of cases to 237,365. “A total of 2,839 confirmed cases are reported based on the total tests done by 96 out of 115 current

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Another brother of Cebu Gov. Garcia dies

September 6, 2020

The mayor of Barili town and brother of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia died on Sunday, according to Cebu Public Information Office. In a statement, it said Mayor Marlon Fiel Garcia passed away in the hospital. He was the second brother

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Eleazar assures privacy to be respected as cops to monitor social media vs quarantine violators

September 6, 2020

Joint Task Force COVID Shield Commander Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday said the privacy of the public will be respected when police start monitoring social media to look for those who are violating quarantine protocols. “We will not

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