SONA preparations in Batasan continue; NEB work suspension extended: Andanar

July 25, 2020

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said preparation for President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address ( SONA) on Monday will proceed as planned despite 10 personnel tested positive for COVID-19. ”The Radio Television-Malacanang (RTVM) will continue on their coverage

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Duterte’s SONA may be held in Malacañang if any guest in Batasan tested positive for COVID-19 – Andanar

July 24, 2020

The Office of the President is considering to hold President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address in Malacañang if anyone from the expected attendees will be tested positive for coronavirus disease, an official said on Friday. Presidential Communications Operations

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Cavite suspends until further notice SM City in Trece Martires

July 24, 2020

Cavite Governor Juanito Victor Remulla on Friday suspended until further notice the operations of SM City in Trece Martires for violating  quarantine guidelines. Remulla issued the order after cops working under cover in an inspection last Tuesday found out mall

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Authorities nab woman selling P1.8 million worth of marijuana bricks in Kalinga

July 24, 2020

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet —  Anti-drug operatives and police arrested a woman during an entrapment operation at Purok 3, Tabuk City, Kalinga Friday. Jovielyn Bayog, 33,  sold 15 marijuana bricks valued at P1.8 million, to people who turned out to agents, said

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Total coronavirus cases reach 76,444; active cases 50,563

July 24, 2020

Total new cases of the coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) surpassed 75,000 on Friday after 2,103 were reported for the day by the Department of Health ( DOH). The total is now 76,444,of which 50,563 are active cases.  The DOH said

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Palace joins in COVAX facility; hopes stem cell therapy program vs coronavirus to show results

July 24, 2020

The Philippines will participate in the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access facility, Malacañang said on Friday. This as the Palace commended The Medical City for its mesenchymal stem cell therapy program for patients with coronavirus disease pneumonia. “We fervently pray that the

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Police say no protests allowed for SONA

July 24, 2020

There will be no protests on Monday’s State of the Nation Address ( SONA) by President Rodrigo Duterte, the chief of the National Capitol Region Police Office  (NCRPO) said Friday. In a press briefing, Police Major General Debold Sinas cited

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Corruption allegations in PhilHealth serious matter, says Palace

July 24, 2020

Malacañang said on Friday it is taking seriously the corruption allegations at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation ( PhilHealth). In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an investigation into the alleged anomalies surrounding

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