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Gov’t to tap cops for contact tracing, says Palace

August 5, 2020

The government will tap the Philippine National Police (PNP) to conduct contact tracing of those who have exposure to coronavirus disease patients, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque acknowledged that the administration has to recruit more contact tracers

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Three alleged NPAs killed in Laguna

August 5, 2020

Three alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a firefight against members of Regional Mobile Force Battalion 4A (Calabarzon) in Laguna last Tuesday. According to Philippine National Police chief General Archie Francisco Gamboa, the troops were

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Philippines not alone in recording spikes of COVID-19 cases – Palace

August 5, 2020

The Philippines is not alone in recording continuous surge of coronavirus disease cases as other countries have been experiencing the same trend, Malacañang said on Wednesday. In an interview by CNN Philippines, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque cited reports that the

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SWS estimates 3.5 million were stranded in other places due to quarantine

August 5, 2020

Around 3.5 million or 5.1 percent of adult Filipinos, mostly from Balanced Luzon and Mindanao, were stranded in other places due to the community quarantine to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Social Weather Stations. SWS said the number

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DOTr implements mandatory use of face shields for all passengers using public transportation

August 5, 2020

All passengers using any mode of public transportation will be required to wear face shields, aside from face masks, effective August 15, as mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In a Memorandum Circular released on August 4, the DOTr,

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11 Filipinos missing in Lebanon blast as DFA says situation ”fluid”

August 5, 2020

At least two Filipinos died, eight wounded and 11 missing in the big explosion that ripped through Beirut Tuesday night, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. The 11 missing were mostly seafarers, the DFA added. Citing the Philippine

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Magalong closes Baguio City Hall until Friday due to new COVID-19 cases

August 5, 2020

BAGUIO CITY- A surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases Tuesday night, with 16 cases including three Baguio City employees, forced Mayor Benjamin Magalong to shut down  Baguio City Hall Wednesday until Friday. Magalong also ordered the closure of PFVR gym, stopping

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Philippines to intensify repatriation of OFWs in Lebanon after 2 Filipinos killed, 6 injured in explosion

August 5, 2020

The Philippine government will heighten the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers in Lebanon following the explosion that killed two Filipinos and injured six others, Malacañang said on Wednesday. “I believe the DFA (Department of Foreign Affais) will intensify our efforts

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