Distribution of 2nd tranche of cash aid in full swing – DILG

August 9, 2020

Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año on Saturday said the digital distribution of the second tranche of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP 2) through financial service providers (FSPs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) is in full swing and

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Ex-Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim passes away at 90

August 9, 2020

Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim passed away on Saturday afternoon due to complications caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso confirmed. In a video message, Domagoso said Lim, 90, died around 5pm after being hospitalized

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Three senior officers in shortlist to replace retiring Gamboa as PNP chief

August 9, 2020

Three ranking police officials are in the shortlist of possible successors to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa, who will retire next month. Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Ano said they are PNP deputy chief for

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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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