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Experts say country should go after correct data on COVID-19

August 21, 2020

By Ella Dionsio Experts on Friday said the government is not hiding data on the number of coronavirus cases (COVID-19) in the country but should actively go after the correct data. In a virtual FOCAP (Foreign Correspondents Association of the

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SRA studying exporting excess sugar to US

August 21, 2020

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is studying the possibility of exporting surplus sugar to the United States to take advantage of Washington’s preferential rate. In his report to Agriculture Secretary William Dar, SRA administrator Hermenegildo Serafica said export of surplus

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DOH reports 4,786 new COVID-19 cases

August 21, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) Friday reported 4,786 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), bringing the total to 182,365. Of the new cases , majority came from the National Capital Region (NCR) with 2,716. There were 59 deaths recorded, placing total fatalities to

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BFAR to support fisherfolks after reports Chinese Coast Guard illegally confiscated FADs

August 21, 2020

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)  said it will provide support to fisherfolks following reports that the Chinese Coast Guard illegally confiscated fish aggregating devices (FADs) of Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc in May. “While the matter

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Palace says protest vs China over incident in South China Sea no effect on COVID-19 vaccine talks

August 21, 2020

The Philippine recent diplomatic protest to China over an incident in the West Philippine Sea would not affect negotiations on the country’s possible acquisition of coronavirus vaccine (COVID-19) being developed in Beijing, Malacanang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque,

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IATF tells LGUs to prioritize WHO Solidarity Trial over independent trials

August 21, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the guidelines on the conduct of trials for coronavirus disease vaccines, one of which is for the local government units to prioritize the World Health Organization-led trial

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Record 2.1 tons of seized illegal drugs destroyed in Cavite

August 21, 2020

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) destroyed a record 2.1 tons of illegal drugs estimated P13,359,157,093 worth of dangerous drugs in Trece Martirez City, Cavite on Friday. This was was held at the Integrated Waste Management, Inc. (IWMI) in Barangay

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Año thanks Congress for setting P5 billion aside to boost contact tracing

August 21, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday thanked the Senate and the House of Representatives for appropriating P5 billion for contact tracing under Bayanihan II. Año said this will finally allow the Department of Interior and Local Government to significantly ramp

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