Año free of COVID-19 for second time

September 4, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday said he tested negative for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after being infected for the second time last August 14. “The result came out in the afternoon of September 2. It is already negative,” Año said.

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PNP orders probe into death of ex-Ozamiz councilor Parojinog inside cell

September 4, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday ordered an investigation on the death of former Ozamiz City councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog inside a detention cell.  PNP spokesperson  Brig. General Bernard Banac said General Camilo Cascolan directed regional

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QC police orders probe of shootout between cops

September 4, 2020

Quezon City’s police director ordered an investigation on a shooting incident between a lieutenant and three policemen at Barangay Bagong Lipunan last Thursday. Brig. General Ronnie Montejo said the suspect, Lt. Emmanuel Jovero is assigned at personnel holding and accounting

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Palace halts public release of copies of appointment papers; up to appointees to disclose

September 3, 2020

Malacanang has refrained from releasing to the public the appointment papers of appointed officials in government. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said this is now the policy of his office. “Before, we posted it (appointment paper), but

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Daily COVID-19 cases fall below 2,000

September 3, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday new coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) cases fell below 2,000 to 1,987, a level seen late July. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 228,403. The National Capital Region

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Duterte to respect Congress if it declares Sept. 11 Marcos holiday in Ilocos Norte – Palace

September 3, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte will respect Congress’ decision if it will pass a law declaring September 11 of every year as “President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Day” in Ilocos Norte. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said it is the duty of the lawmakers

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Palace welcomes House willingness to grant Duterte emergency powers to fix PhilHealth mess

September 3, 2020

Malacanang said on Thursday it is “most welcome” if Congress really sees the need to grant President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers to address the corruption problem in Philippine Health Insurance Corp. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque recalled that PhilHealth was created

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Palace regrets, respects Malaysia’s decision to ban Filipinos

September 3, 2020

Malacanang said on Thursday that it regrets the decision of Malaysia to ban the entry of Filipinos as part of its measure to curb the coronavirus pandemic. In a televised press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, however,  said the Palace

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