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Five emergency 911 telecommunicators infected by COVID-19

August 31, 2020

Five Emergency 911 telecommunicators were infected by COVID-19 causing problems in attending to concerns from the public, according to Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya on Monday. In a TV interview, Malaya said three more personnel were tested positive from the virus

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Año urged local gov’t unit to build protected biking lanes, walking paths

August 31, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday urged local government units to construct protected biking lanes and walking paths after data showed that the public transport system can be a breeding ground for COVID-19 transmission. Año said public mass transportation, unfortunately, has

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NTF lauds work of frontline workers vs COVID-19

August 31, 2020

As the nation commemorates the National Heroes Day, the National Task Force (NTF) against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) honors the sacrifices of  frontline workers who are modern day heroes. “For the past six months, our doctors, nurses, military and

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Police officer, cohort arrested for alleged extortion, robbery

August 31, 2020

Authorities arrested a police officer and his cohort for alleged robbery and extortion in Imus, Cavite last August 28. In a report  by the Calabarzon police on Monday, Police Staff Sergeant Ronald Laurente and a certain Tricia Francesca Santos was

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On National Heroes’ Day: Duterte asks Filipinos to be everyday heroes

August 31, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte urged on Monday Filipinos to be everday heroes amid the coronavirus pandemic. Duterte made the call as he joined the entire nation in celebrating this year’s National Heroes’ Day. “Today, we honor not only the valor of

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Lorenzana urges Filipinos to unite on National Heroes Day

August 31, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana Monday called the nation to unite as the country commemorates the bravery and patriotism of  Filipinos on National Heroes Day. “Let this day serve as a reminder for us to unite and support each other as

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Sulu twin blasts strengthen gov’t resolve to crush terrorists, says Duterte

August 31, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated his administration’s resolve to crush the terrorists, especially in this time of global health crisis, following last week’s deadly twin explosions in Sulu. Duterte visited Jolo on Sunday, his first public engagement since his fifth

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Metro Manila mayors recommend one-month GCQ, 10 pm curfew

August 31, 2020

Metro Manila mayors recommended to the Interagency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases continue the general community quarantine ( GCQ) for one month and ease curfew to allow the economy to gradually reopen. ”People are having a hard time but

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