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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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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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