Duterte places again Metro Manila, nearby provinces under MECQ effective midnight Aug. 4

August 3, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the recommendation of the Department of Health to place again Metro Manila and nearby provinces under the modified enhanced community quarantine effective midnight of August 4, said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. Aside from Metro Manila,

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Philippine COVID-19 cases breach 100,000-mark – DOH

August 2, 2020

The number of Filipinos infected with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country has now breached the 100,000 mark, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday. Based on its latest Case Bulletin, the DOH recorded 5,032 new cases higher than

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TS “Dindo” to exit Philippines by Monday, says Pagasa

August 2, 2020

Tropical Storm “Dindo” slightly intensified as it moved towards Japan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday. In its latest bulletin, Pagasa said Dindo was last spotted at 410 km northeast of Basco, Batanes and

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Over 1,000 motorcycle riders violate use of pillion for couples on first day – Task force

August 2, 2020

The Joint Task Force (JTF) COVID Shield on Sunday said over 1,000 motorcycle riders were apprehended during the first day of strict implementation of the use of pillion for couples. Of the total 1,350 violators, the Philippine National Police said

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Responding nurse killed, 3 others wounded in Palawan ambush

August 2, 2020

A nurse died while three others were injured after unidentified suspects attacked the ambulance where they were onboard in Palawan last Saturday. According to Mimaropa police, the incident transpired around 3pm along National Highway of Sitio Stockpile in Barangay Dumarao,

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Traffic police in Zamboanga City nabbed for alleged robbery-extortion

August 2, 2020

A traffic cop was arrested by the Philippine National Police- Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) last July 31 for alleged robbery-extortion in Zamboanga City. Police Brigadier General Ronal Lee, IMEG Director, said the suspect was Police Staff Sergeant Roberto

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Cops arrest over 6,000 alleged quarantine violators during Navotas City 14-day lockdown

August 2, 2020

Over 6,000 alleged quarantine violators were apprehended by the authorities during the 14-day lockdown in Navotas City, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Sunday. Data showed that a total of 6,160 violators from 5:00 am of July

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Duterte to meet key Cabinet members to discuss “lockdown” proposal for Metro Manila

August 2, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to meet later today, Sunday, some of his Cabinet officials after health experts have recommended to the government to reimpose lockdown or enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila as new coronavirus cases continue to surge.

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