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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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Philippines records 102 new COVID-19 deaths

August 30, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte visited on Sunday Jolo, Sulu following the deadly twin blasts last August 24. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a message to reporters, said that the President condoled with some of the victims of the explosions and conferred

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“Julian” intensifies while almost stationary over Philippine sea – Pagasa

August 30, 2020

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Sunday said Typhoon Julian continues to intensify while remaining almost stationary over the Philippine sea. In its latest bulletin, Pagasa said Julian was last spotted at 760 kilometers east of

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Army chief drops call for martial law imposition in Sulu

August 30, 2020

Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana on Sunday said he will no longer push for the declaration of martial law in Sulu as there can be other betters option to address the threats of terrorism in the province. “I

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Police battalion to be dispatched in Sulu after twin blasts

August 30, 2020

Over 300 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Special Action Force (SAF) will be deployed to help maintain peace and security in Jolo, Sulu, an official said on Sunday. “It is confirmed that the PNP will send one battalion composed

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