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Deaths from Masbate quake rise to two, at least 50 injured: officials

August 19, 2020

A resident died from a heart attack as a 6.6 magnitude earthquake rattled Masbate on Tuesday, raising the death toll to two. ”The person had a heart attack during the earthquake,” said Mayor Felipe Catana of Cataingan municipality, hardest hit

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UPDATE Metro Manila mayors agreed to impose “unified curfew” from 8pm-5am – Palace

August 19, 2020

Metro Manila mayors have agreed to implement a uniform curfew of nine hours as part of a “stricter” general community quarantine in the region to arrest the spread of coronavirus disease, Malacanang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in

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NCR mayors decide to impose 8 pm to 5 am curfew

August 19, 2020

Mayors in the National Capital Region ( NCR) have decided to impose an 8 pm to 5 am curfew as part of the government’s recalibrated general community curfew as it seeks to bring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) under control. ”I

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Gov’t to “double up” construction of medical, isolation facilities amid reported new coronavirus strain – officials

August 19, 2020

The government will fast-track the construction of more quarantine centers and strengthening hospital beds amid the discovery of new strain of coronavirus disease, officials said on Tuesday. Health Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega said that as seen by experts, the new strain

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Palace assures aid to Masbate quake victims

August 18, 2020

Malacanang assured on Tuesday that assistance is underway for those affected by a powerful earthquake that rocked Masbate province. A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Tuesday morning Masbate, leaving one dead and 36 others injured, according to the Philippine Red Cross.

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NTF chief Galvez says MECQ not sustainable strategy

August 18, 2020

National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said on Tuesday that the imposition of strict quarantine classification, such as the modified enhanced community quarantine, in a regional or provincial level is not sustainable. In a virtual press

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One die, 26 injured in 6.6 magnitude quake in Masbate

August 18, 2020

A retired police colonel died while the number of injured persons rose to 26 following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Masbate Tuesday, authorities said. Gilbert Sauro died when the quake struck at 8:03 am, said Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib the

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Duterte renews attack vs critics of his war on drugs

August 18, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has renewed his warning of killing those involved in illegal drugs as he also again slammed human rights advocates, the church and other critics of his administration’s bloody war on drugs. In a televised message on Monday

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