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DOH reports over 3,000 new coronavirus cases

August 9, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday recorded more than 3,000 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In its latest Case Bulletin, the Health department reported 3,109 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 129,913. Of the new cases reported,

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Palace refuses to comment on possible absence of PhilHealth officials in Senate probe

August 9, 2020

Malacañang on Sunday said it is up to the Senate to comment on the reports that Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) officials, including president and chief executive officer Ricardo Morales, may skip its hearing for medical reasons. In a statement,

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Military officer with COVID-19 symptoms dies

August 9, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday said a senior officer succumbed to death after having symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In a statement, Major General Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesperson, said the senior officer died last August 6

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Soldier, 2 NPA members killed in Ilocos Sur encounter

August 9, 2020

A soldier and two alleged members of the New People’s Army were killed in an encounter in Candon City, Ilocos Sur last Saturday afternoon. According to the Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom), troops from the 702nd Infantry Brigade were conducting security

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Calapan police station under temporary lockdown due to COVID-19 cases

August 9, 2020

The Calapan City Police Station was placed on a temporary lockdown on Sunday after its personnel were tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). According to Mimaropa police, five police personnel and one non-uniformed personnel were found positive after having contact

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PNP death toll from coronavirus rises to 12

August 9, 2020

The number of police officers who died due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is now at 12, according to the Philippine National Police. This was after a 49-year old policewoman passed away last August 4. The total number of cops infected

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Alleged NPA leader killed in Laguna clash

August 9, 2020

An alleged commander of the New People’s Army (NPA) and a recruiter of indigenous people (IP) to the organization was killed in an encounter with government forces in Kalayaan, Laguna last Friday. According to the initial report, the troops clashed

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Duterte gov’t respects press freedom – Palace

August 9, 2020

Malacañang on Saturday said President Rodrigo Duterte has not filed any libel case against the political opposition and the administration continues to respect the freedom of the press and of the speech in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made

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