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Alleged NPA killed in Negros Oriental

August 15, 2020

An alleged member of New People’s Army (NPA) was killed while two soldiers were wounded in a separate clash in Negros Oriental on Friday, a military spokesman reported Saturday. Captain Cenon Pancito III, spokesman of the 3rd Infantry Division, said

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Gov’t happy with SC decision allowing OFW to testify vs recruiters

August 15, 2020

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the government was ”happy” with the Supreme Court decision that Mary Joy Veloso can testify against her recruiters. ”We are happy with the decision because we can see that Ms Veloso, who became a victim

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DOH reports 159 deaths from COVID-19; total cases 157, 918

August 15, 2020

The Philippines reported that deaths from the coronavirus disease( COVID-19) reached 159,  the Department of Health ( DOH) said Saturday. Seventy-one deaths took place in Central Visayas, with 32 coming in July, the DOH said. The National Capital Region reported

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Philippines asks people to reflect on 75th anniversary of World War II

August 15, 2020

The Philippine government marked the end of the 75th anniversary of World War II in the Pacific on Saturday, asking people to reflect on the United Nations charter. In a message to the Daily Manila Shimbun, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque

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Change in school opening should give DepEd more time to prepare

August 15, 2020

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the change in  the schedule for the official school opening from August 24 to October 5 will give the Department of Education ( DepEd) more time to prepare for blended learning strategy. “Well, the DepEd

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Alleged NPA killed in Camarines Sur

August 15, 2020

Government troops killed an alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) and recovered high- powered firearms in a clash in Camarines Sur on Saturday morning. Capt. John Paul Belleza, spokesman of the 9th Infantry Division spokesman, said the joint

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Susukan detained at PNP Custodial Center

August 15, 2020

Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Abduljahid “Edang” Susukan will remain under the custody of the Philippines National Police (PNP) pending a court order as to where he will be detained. “Susukan will remain at PNP custodial center pending release of court disposition,”

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Duterte to decide Monday if NCR, four others to stay at MECQ

August 15, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte will decide on Monday if the National Capital Region, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Bulacan will remain under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). Led by the NCR, these areas have formed the bulk of daily new cases

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