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Police looking into killing of PCSO board secretary

July 31, 2020

Police on Friday said they are checking the background of the slain board secretary of Philippine Charity Sweepstake Office (PCSO), who is also a retired cop, to determine the possible motive for his death. Wesley Barayuga was shot dead at

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Duterte promotes Coast Guard head Ursabia to admiral

July 31, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the promotion of PCG Commandant Vice Admiral George Ursabia Jr. to admiral, the highest rank of a Coast Guard  commissioned officer. “Upon recommendation of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, President Duterte has approved the promotion of

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AFP chief orders staff to prepare for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine

July 31, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Felimon Santos Jr., ordered his staff to plan for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine as it is expected to become available in the country within the year. “Although it was

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PNP wants to find out how Ecleo eluded arrest for 14 years

July 31, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police on Friday said the arrest of former lawmaker and cult leader, Ruben Ecleo Jr, who was in hiding for 14 years, will aid them in their policy formulation. “We really want to find

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Duterte hopes COVID-19 vaccine available by December; at least 20 million Filipinos to get free shots

July 31, 2020

By Celerina Monte President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed hope that by December this year, there is already a vaccine for coronavirus disease, particularly from China. If this happens,Duterte assured that the poorest of the poor Filipinos, the sick or dying

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Duterte places Metro Manila, Cebu City under GCQ; most parts of Philippines under MGCQ

July 31, 2020

By Celerina Monte President Rodrigo Duterte is placing Cebu City, similar to Metro Manila and a few other places in the country, under the general community quarantine starting August 1 to arrest the spread of coronavirus disease. In a taped

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Gov’t raises hospital bed capacity for COVID-19 patients

July 31, 2020

The Philippine government raised bed capacity in government hospitals from 30 percent to 50 percent for COVID-19 patients. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a taped nationwide address Thursday night but which was shown on Friday, made this announcement as health

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UPDATE: DOH reports record new cases, recoveries

July 30, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) Thursday reported record highs in new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases and recoveries. The DOH reported 3,954 new COVID-19 cases, surpassing 2,539 on July 8. The DOH said the National Capital Region accounted for majority of

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