New COVID-19 cases lowest since mid-July, DOH guarded on whether curve is flattened

September 7, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) said new coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) cases fell below 2,000 on Monday, but remained guarded on whether the curve has been flattened as a UP research group reported. New COVID-19 cases reached 1,383, the lowest

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Japan conducts aerial search for 40 missing crewmen

September 7, 2020

Japan on Monday conducted aerial search operations for 40 missing crewmen from the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand of a sunken Panamanian cargo vessel, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. “As the area is still pounded by gusty winds,

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Duterte to sign Bayanihan II earliest this week or until next week – Palace

September 7, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to sign the proposed Bayanihan to Recover As One Act or Bayanihan II bill either this week or until next week, Malacanang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Palace is still consulting

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Palace defends Manila Bay “white sand” project, saying it was planned before pandemic, beach enhancement

September 7, 2020

Malacanang defended on Monday the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ( DENR) “white sand” project in Manila Bay, saying it has a budget allocation even prior to coronavirus pandemic. In a televised press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said

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Military welcomes filing of administrative charges by PNP on cops involved in Jolo shooting

September 7, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcome the filing of administrative charges by the Philippine National Police (PNP) against  policemen involved in the killing of four Army intelligence officers in Sulu last June. “The Armed Forces of the Philippines

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Cascolan denies extrajudicial killings

September 7, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said there is no such thing as extrajudicial killings in the country. “There is no such truth when it comes to EJK because EJKs as I said is state-sponsored. Will

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DOH warns of possible health risks from crushed dolomites on shores of Manila Bay

September 7, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) Monday warned of possible health risks brought by placing “white sand” or crushed dolomites on the shores of Manila Bay to those who would visit. In a virtual press briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire

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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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