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Russia ready to supply Philippines with coronavirus vaccines

August 9, 2020

Russia on Friday said it is ready to send coronavirus vaccines to the Philippines. Russian Ambassador Igor Khovaev, in a press briefing, said: ”We already have the vaccine so all necessary bureaucratic procedures in order to get an official administrative

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Palace says no need for Duterte to justify Cardema’s return to NYC

August 7, 2020

No one can question President Rodrigo Duterte as to whoever he wants to appoint in government, including Ronald Cardema who reportedly returned at the National Youth Commission, Malacañang said on Friday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said

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DOH to start soon clinical trial using Avigan for COVID-19 patients

August 7, 2020

The Department of Health will soon start the clinical trial of Japanese anti-flu drug Avigan to patients of coronavirus disease in the country, an official said on Friday. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the trial was supposed to

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DOH reports 3,379 new COVID-19 cases, total now 122,754

August 7, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) Friday reported 3,379 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Friday. Total number of COVID-19 cases are now at 122,754 of which 53, 734 are active. Of the new cases,  National Capital Region (NCR) accounted for

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NEDA chief says 2-week MECQ good for economy if COVID-19 infections contained, healthcare system improved

August 7, 2020

The re-imposition of a two-week modified enhanced community quarantine is good for the economy if the spread of the coronavirus disease is contained and the healthcare system is improved, the country’s top economist said on Friday. In a virtual press

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Año hopes COVID-19 cases will decrease during MECQ

August 7, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday said he is optimistic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country will decrease during the 15 day modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) imposed in Metro Manila and four nearby provinces. In an interview with

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Officials trying to confirm Chinese survey ship in Reed Bank

August 7, 2020

A Chinese survey ship is at the Reed Bank, a news outfit tweeted on Thursday, and Philippine officials are trying to confirm its presence. Indo-Pacific News said the vessel Xiang Xiang left China on July 22 and arrived at Reed

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Año tells motorcycle riders to follow rules

August 7, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday told motorcycle riders there is no normal now that the country is under a pandemic crisis due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Año made the statement as there are still riders who are against

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