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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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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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