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Coast Guard deploys bomb sniffing dogs at LRT-1

August 29, 2020

Following the series of explosions in Sulu last Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed bomb sniffing dogs to augment security at Light Rail Transit (LRT) 1. PCG Commandant  Admiral George Ursabia Jr. said: ”since August 26, our K9

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Severe Tropical Storm ”Julian” stationary over Philippine Sea

August 29, 2020

Severe Tropical Storm ”Julian”remained stationary over the Philippine Sea while gathering strength, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saturday. As of 10 am, ”Julian” was located 850 kilometers east of Tuguegarao, or 800 kilometers east of

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Robust Japan-Philippine ties legacy of Prime Minister Abe: Andanar

August 29, 2020

Relations between Japan and the Philippines which soared to a new high during the term of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo is his legacy,  said Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar. ”Japan has never wavered in providing aid to our country despite

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Duterte’s consideration in dealing with China-owned firms what is best for PH infrastructure program – Palace

August 29, 2020

The Philippine government expressed hope on Friday that the United States and China could resolve their issues amicably and peacefully as President Rodrigo Duterte’s main consideration in dealing with China’s companies depends on what is best for the country’s infrastructure

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DOH daily cases reach 3,999; frontline deaths hit 40

August 28, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday that new coronavirus disease(COVID-19) cases reached 3,999 bringing the total to 209, 544. While cases continue to climb, so do the toll it continues to take for healthcare workers. Forty healthcare workers have

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PCG personnel found dead in Manila Bay

August 28, 2020

A Philippine Coast Guard personnel who recently recovered from Coronavirus disease was found dead floating in Manila Bay on Thursday. Commodore Armando Balilo, PCG spokesman, identified the dead PCG personnel as Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) Richard Gonzales one of

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Philippines, Malaysia armies strengthen relations

August 28, 2020

The Philippine and Malaysian Army strengthened relations in a virtual meeting held on Thursday. Col. Ramon Zagala, Army spokesman, said Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans Col. Rommel. Cordova chaired the 34th Malaysia-Philippines (MALPHI) Army Working Group virtual meeting with

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Remulla says ready to end deal with Chinese firm if it will be ”security risk”

August 28, 2020

Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla on Friday said they are ready to terminate their deal with China Communications Construction Co. Ltd. on the Sangley Airport Development Project if it will be a national security issue. “If the President (Rodrigo Duterte) says,

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