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Two alleged NPA members killed in Sultan Kudarat

September 5, 2020

Two alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a clash with government troops in Sultan Kudarat on Friday night, a military official said on Saturday. Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, JTF Central Commander, said  troops of 37th

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More than 300 high value targets arrested in last two months’ anti-drug drive

September 5, 2020

More than 300 high value targets were arrested during the government’s anti-illegal drug operations in the past two months, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported on Friday. A total of 356 high value targets were arrested during the PDEA

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Second Filipino seaman rescued by Japanese Coast Guard from freighter

September 5, 2020

Another Filipino seaman has been rescued by the Japanese Coast Guard, bringing to two people saved from the Panamanian-flagged freighter which sank off Japan on Sept. 2 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo and

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Show cause orders given to driver, bus manager after Makati mishap

September 5, 2020

Transport agencies issued show cause orders to a company whose bus rammed motorcycles along Antonio Arnaiz Avenue in Barangay Pio del Pilar in Makati, injuring 11 on Friday. The bus allegedly went out of control on reaching the intersection at

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Baguio City eases quarantine restrictions

September 5, 2020

BAGUIO CITY —  Baguio City has eased  its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) quarantine restrictions. Mayor Benjamin Magalong removed the Mall and Market (M&M) pass requirement effective August 31, ending the ban on liquor sale and consumption starting Sept. 1 and giving permission

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AFP denies allegations of attacks vs indigenous people communities

September 4, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied the allegations of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights International that the military attacked indigenous people communities. “We take exception to that sweeping statement by some quarters (Indigenous Peoples’ Rights International) who may have

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Despite COVID-19, Tugade eyes partial operation of Metro Manila subway stations before end-2021

September 4, 2020

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the partial operation of Metro Manila subway station is targeted to start before the end of 2021. “What is partial operability? It is from Valenzuela up to North Avenue in Quezon

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New COVID-19 cases climb to 3,714

September 4, 2020

After two days of seeing lower daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) numbers, the number climbed on Friday. The Department of Health (DOH ) reported 3,714 new COVID-19 cases, bringing new cases to  232,072.  Active cases are 67,786 of which 90.7 percent

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