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Palace says PhilHealth’s survival not solely dependent on premiums

August 4, 2020

Malacañang said on Tuesday that the survival of state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corporation does not solely depend on the the contributions of its members. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after a PhilHealth executive in a Senate hearing said

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Chinese accosted for allegedly trying to enter military camp

August 4, 2020

A Chinese national was accosted by  government authorities after allegedly trying to enter a military camp in Cavite on Monday night. In a report, the Calabarzon regional police said the Chinese, who does not have passport or any identification card

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DA chief asks checkpoints to allow smooth entry of agricultural products in Metro Manila amid MECQ

August 4, 2020

Agriculture Secretary William Dar urged on Tuesday those manning checkpoints to ensure the smooth entry of agricultural products in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine, like Metro Manila. Dar made the call after receiving report there were traders from Benguet

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Gov’t reserves COVID-19 vaccine for 3 million Filipinos under COVAX Facility – DOST

August 4, 2020

The Philippine government has reserved vaccine against coronavirus disease for at least three million Filipinos under the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility, an official said on Tuesday. Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato dela Peña, in a virtual press briefing,

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DSWD promised again to complete distribution of 2nd tranche of cash aid by mid-August, says Palace

August 4, 2020

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is asking until middle of August to complete the distribution of second tranche of cash assistance to the low income households and vulnerable sectors, Malacañang said on Tuesday. This as DSWD has distributed

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Regulating social media use not part of anti-terror law – Palace

August 4, 2020

Malacañang rejected on Tuesday a proposal of new Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay to use the Anti-Terrorism Act and its implementing rules and regulations to regulate social media. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry

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Palace insists Duterte administration friend to all for not joining South China Sea drills

August 4, 2020

The Philippines is shying away from joining the military exercises in the South China Sea with other countries as its policy is to be a friend to all, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said it has been

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URGENT DOH reports daily record-high 6,352 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. Active cases are now at 44,429, the DOH said. Out of the active cases, mild cases account for

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