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Eastmincom on full alert after Jolo blasts

August 26, 2020

The Eastern Mindanao Command is in full alert following the deadly blasts in Jolo on Monday. Maj. Alex Mindalano, public information chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command,  said although the explosion in Jolo does

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US, China condemn twin blasts in Jolo

August 26, 2020

The United States and China condemned the twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu that killed at least 14 persons and wounded around 75. “I offer my sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of yesterday’s bombings in Jolo,”

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PNP chief orders hot pursuit operations to neutralize suspects in police officer’s death

August 26, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered hot pursuit operations to neutralize the suspects in the death of the Carmen Municipal Police Station chief on Tuesday. Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa expressed grief and condolences to the

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August 26, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) to investigate the individuals who are calling for a revolutionary government. Police General Archie Gamboa in a statement last Tuesday night said they are

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PNP supports Army’s recommendation of martial law in Sulu

August 26, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) expressed support for the recommendation of Army chief Lt. General Cirilito Sobejana to place the province of Sulu under martial law following the twin blasts in Jolo where at least 15 people

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Duterte asks Morales to step down from PhilHealth: Guevarra

August 26, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte asked Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) head Ricardo Morales to resign due to his health, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said late Tuesday. Morales has been diagnosed with lymphoma recently and is on medical leave. ”The president took

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Duterte says doctor told him to stop drinking as he’s nearing stage one cancer

August 25, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said his doctor had advised him to stop drinking liquor to avoid  stage one cancer. Duterte recalled this when he was trying to justify that he, along with his other Cabinet members who are mostly retiring, would

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Daily COVID-19 cases reach 2,965

August 25, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) Tuesday reported 2,965 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case, bringing total cases to 197, 164. Of the new cases, majority came from the National Capital Region (NCR) with 1,575 followed by Negros Occidental 237, Laguna 151,

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