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Navy deploys troops to man quarantine checkpoints in MECQ areas

August 5, 2020

The Philippine Navy redeployed its troops to man quarantine checkpoints in various location placed under  modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). “Upon the enactment of MECQ, the PN set out over teams to aid other law enforcement agencies in ensuring an

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July inflation rose to 2.7%

August 5, 2020

Inflation in July rose to 2.7 percent from 2.5 percent in June as the economy resumed activity after a strict lockdown resulted in consumer demand. This was the third straight month that inflation rose from 2.1 percent in May. The

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Farm sector grew 0.5% in second quarter

August 5, 2020

Agriculture managed to grow by 0.5 percent in the second quarter, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Production in crops and fisheries recorded increases while livestock and poultry posted declines. Crops production grew five percent. It shared 53.7 percent

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Two Filipinos killed, six wounded in Beirut blast

August 5, 2020

Two Filipinos were killed and six were wounded in an explosion in Beirut on Tuesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. “All were in their employers homes during the explosion,” said DFA spokesman Ed Meñez. The blast resulted

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UPDATE DOH reports record high daily COVID-19 cases

August 4, 2020

The Department of Health announced Tuesday a new daily record high of 6,352 coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) cases, bringing the total to 112,593. It surpassed the previous high of 5,032 last Sunday. Active cases are now at 44,429, the DOH

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PNP says they have enough cops at quarantine control points

August 4, 2020

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Archie Gamboa assures the public that they have enough policemen to assist at the quarantine control points as the Metro Manila and other provinces in Luzon were placed again under modified enhanced community quarantine

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Belmonte condemns QC official’s “shoot to kill” threat but says she understands his sentiment

August 4, 2020

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte condemned on Tuesday the “irresponsible” threat made by the city’s Task Force Disiplina head of “shoot to kill” of violators of modified enhanced community quarantine protocols. In a virtual press briefing, Belmonte, however, said she

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PNP orders medical personnel to reassess situation due to pandemic

August 4, 2020

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa ordered the reassessment of its health service and medical reserve force following reports that medical personnel are nearing their breaking point amid the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country. “I

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