NTF laments deaths due to anxiety, depression amid COVID-19

September 4, 2020

National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. has lamented reports that in some areas number of deaths are high due to anxiety and depression amid the coronavirus pandemic. In the day-end presser on Thursday night, Galvez said

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Not white sand but crushed dolomite boulders used for Manila Bay rehabilitation, says Palace

September 4, 2020

Malacanang said on Friday that the government is using crushed dolomite boulders in Manila Bay and not white sand. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said this was the information relayed to his office by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

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Duterte orders gradual reopening of economy, including tourism sector

September 4, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the gradual reopening of the economy, including the tourism sector, Malacanang said on Friday. However, while the economy will be reopened, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said health and safety protocols should be followed to contain

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Filipino sailor rescued by Japan Coast Guard in good health

September 4, 2020

A Filipino sailor who was rescued by the Japanese Coast Guard is in good condition and will be repatriated to the Philippines soon, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)said Friday. “The Filipino is currently recovering in the hospital and is

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Task force to conduct random checks to see if passengers comply with minimum health standards

September 4, 2020

Joint Task Force COVID Shield on Friday said they will conduct random checks in public utility vehicles like jeepneys and buses to make sure passengers are complying with  minimum health standard set by the government. Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar,

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CIDG checking reports on COVID-19 underground hospitals for Chinese

September 4, 2020

The Philippine National Police- Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) on Friday said they are validating reports about a COVID-19 underground hospital for Chinese nationals in other parts of Luzon. In a radio interview, Police Brig. General Rhoderick Armamento, CIDG

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Daughter of ex CPP spokesman ”Ka Roger” among five killed in Palawan clash

September 4, 2020

The military confirmed that one of the five New People’s Army (NPA) who were killed in a clash in Palawan on Thursday is the daughter of former Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) spokesman Gregorio “Ka Roger” Rosal. Brig. Gen.

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Police to find out if Parojinog was ill when he arrived in Misamis Occidental

September 4, 2020

Police on Friday said they will find out if former Ozamiz City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog was ill when he arrived in Misamis Occidental last September 3. In a radio interview, Northern Mindanao police director Brig. General Rolando Anduyan said

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