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PCSO board secretary shot dead in Mandaluyong

July 30, 2020

Wesley Barayuga, the board secretary of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in Mandaluyong City Thursday afternoon. In a radio interview, Col. Hector Grajaldo, Mandaluyong police chief, said Barayuga  was going home around

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IATF OKs “time-based reckoning” of COVID-19 recoveries

July 30, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved on Thursday the recommendations of the Department of Health on “time-based reckoning” of coronavirus disease recoveries. IATF Resolution No. 60 said the time-based reckoning of recoveries of mild

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”Four or five” police to be promoted after Ecleo arrest: Gamboa

July 30, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said around four or five police personnel will be promoted after the arrest of former lawmaker and cult leader Ruben Ecleo Jr. In a press briefing, Police General Archie Gamboa

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Sinas’ mañanita “old issue,” says Galvez

July 30, 2020

National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said on Thursday that the birthday mañanita of National Capital Region Police Office chief Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas is an “old issue” that has been resolved by the Department of

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Palace thanks China for assuring PH priority once vaccine is developed

July 30, 2020

Malacañang expressed gratitude on Thursday to China for its assurance that the Philippines will be given priority once a vaccine for coronavirus disease is developed. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Philippines is a friend to all countries. “We thank

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Two soldiers killed, 10 BIFF reportedly dead in Maguindanao battle

July 30, 2020

Twelve persons, including two soldiers, were reported killed while 13 other troops were wounded in a clash with the members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao on Wednesday. Lt. Col. Dingdong Atilano, spokesman of the 6th Infantry Division,

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COVID-19 now responsibility of LGUs, private sector, says NTF chief

July 30, 2020

The National Task Force Against COVID-19 is now banking on the local government units, private sector and each individual to effectively manage the coronavirus cases in the country. In a virtual press briefing on Thursday, NTF Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez

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AFP to keep custody of three PMA cadets despite court order

July 30, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will retain custody of three Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadets charged over the death of 4th Class Cadet Darwin Dormitorio despite the Baguio City court’s order to transfer them to the city jail.

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