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Duterte reviewing proposal to put up PH virology institute – Palace

August 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is studying the proposal for the establishment of a Virology Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines, Malacanang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a statement, acknowledged that the government has to make “long-term plans”

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Susukan will be temporarily detained at PNP: AFP

August 14, 2020

Abu Sayyaf sub-commander Abduljihad “Idang” Susukan will be temporarily detained under Philippine National Police (PNP) custody, a military spokesman said on Friday “Per the arrangement between AFP Chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay and PNP Chief PGen Archie Gamboa and to

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Palace admits survey result showing many Filipinos indicate life worsens a “cause of concern”

August 14, 2020

Malacanang said on Friday that a survey result showing that most Filipinos got worse off in the past year was a “cause of concern.” In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said, however, that the government has prepared a recovery

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Army chief Sobejana holds talks with Aussie counterpart

August 14, 2020

The Philippine and Australian armies last Wednesday held talks on the current security environment, status of the two countries activities and COVID-19 efforts. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman said through a telephone call, Commanding General Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana

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Cainta mayor says he helped deceased nurse

August 14, 2020

Cainta mayor Johnielle Keith Nieto on Friday said his office did not neglect the nurse who succumbed from coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In a Facebook post, Nieto said the local government of Cainta gave a P300 a day hazard pay for

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BFAR reminds public to observe sanitary procedures in handling food

August 14, 2020

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reminded the public om Friday to observe proper sanitary practices in food handling and preparation as part of safety measure against coronavirus pandemic. The BFAR issued its statement following report that novel coronavirus

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Palace says assigning IATF members to LGUs in NCR to harmonize approach vs COVID-19

August 14, 2020

Malacanang justified on Friday the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ decision to assign its Cabinet members to the local government units in Metro Manila and four nearby provinces, saying this aims to ensure proper enforcement

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Daily COVID-19 cases reach 6,216

August 14, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday daily  coronavirus disease cases reached more than 6,000 for the second time this week. There were 6, 216 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total cases to 153,660.  Active cases are 7,913 out of

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