PNP to remain vigilant in enforcing health protocols

August 18, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said they will continue to be vigilant in implementing public health protocols, and assist local government units in enforcing local health ordinances in areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and Modified General Community

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Railways, PUVs ready for commuters as Metro Manila shifts to GCQ

August 18, 2020

The railways sector and operators of various public utility vehicles to include UV express units, taxis, buses and modern as well as traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) have expressed readiness to serve commuters once Metro Manila shifts to general community

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Metro Manila, 4 nearby provinces back to GCQ – Duterte

August 18, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte decided on Monday night to revert Metro Manila and the four nearby provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal to general community quarantine starting August 19 until August 31 even if cases of coronavirus continue to increase.

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Magnitude 6.6 quake shakes Masbate

August 18, 2020

An earthquake with magnitude 6.6 of tectonic origin struck five kilometers south of Cataingan, Masbate at 8:03 am, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Tuesday. Intensity VII, the strongest, was recorded in Cataingan a municipality 77 kilometers

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Maritime expert urges Congress to pass law on govt-to-govt exploration of mineral resources in South China Sea

August 17, 2020

A maritime expert from the University of the Philippines urged on Monday Congress to pass a law for a government-to-government joint exploration and development of mineral resources in the Philippines, including those in the South China Sea. In the virtual

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Negros Oriental police recalls at least 30 VIP escorts of gov’t officials

August 17, 2020

At least 30 VIP escorts of different elected and appointed government officials are recalled by the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) on Monday. According to Police Chief Master Sergeant Edilberto Euraoba III, Negros Oriental provincial police spokesperson, the VIP

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Red Cross COVID-19 testing imperilled as PhilHealth debt rises to nearly P 1 billion

August 17, 2020

As a result of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) failure to pay its remaining balances to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) COVID-19 testing is most likely to be suspended, as announced by its chairman and CEO Senator Richard Gordon.

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New COVID-19 cases at 3, 314; total at 164, 474

August 17, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 3, 314 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Monday, bringing the total to 164,474. Active cases are 49,034 of which 91.1 percent are mild, asymptomatic 6.5 percent, critical 1.4 percent and severe 1 percent.

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